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Sucker Punch Pro Series 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Jones (ranked 4776 p4p, 3816 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 551 p4p, 488 weight class). Ecker has chosen Loyal as his entrance music. 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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Ecker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Ecker slips the punch.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Ecker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Ecker saw that one coming.
Ecker wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ecker.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Ecker's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Ecker blocks a jab.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones cracks Ecker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Ecker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steven Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Ecker moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Ecker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Ecker counters by clinching up.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ecker.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Ecker.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Ecker trying to land knees to the body.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Ecker.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Ecker.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Ecker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Ecker blocks a body shot from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Ecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ecker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ecker blocking some punches.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Ecker controls the action.
Ecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ecker lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones pushes Ecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Ecker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
A short uppercut from Ecker.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Ecker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones digs a good hook to Ecker's body.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Ecker moved out of range.
Ecker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ecker slips a jab from Jones.
Ecker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Ecker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ecker working away.
Ecker laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half 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!
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecker trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Ecker throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ecker cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to keep Ecker in close.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones controls Ecker momentarily but Ecker frees himself.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ecker landing with the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones has his foot on Ecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Ecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
Ecker postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
 Jones is rocked!
Ecker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jones covers up, he's hurt! Ecker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ecker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ecker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
Post fight, an emotional Devin Ecker said 'I an thankful for the win. My coaches and trainers always put me in a position to succeed. My grind never stops. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 3173 p4p, 23418 weight class) and Broklyn Red (ranked 331 p4p, 502 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Broklyn Red!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagashima shoots in and drives through. Red sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Red misses.
Red wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Red as he avoids it easily.
Red lands a head shot.
Red listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Red wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Red avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Red wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagashima wants to clinch.
Red throws out a counter right but Nagashima avoids it with no problem.
Red digs a good body shot into Nagashima's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima scores with a one two! Red had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Red takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Nagashima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaoru Nagashima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red cracks Nagashima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagashima is defended easily by Red.
A jab from Red does it's job there.
Red stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Red wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Red - just one landing.
Nagashima is looking to clinch but Red is avoiding it.
Nagashima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Red throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagashima takes one to the chin there.
Red blocks a head kick by Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Red is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagashima with a body shot.
Red connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Red looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
Nagashima tries to counter with a takedown but Red is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red throws out a loose jab but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Red scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Red as he connects with a hook.
Red connects with a nice looking jab.
Broklyn Red is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagashima throws a series of punches but Red avoids them all with ease.
Nagashima ducks right into an uppercut from Red.
Nagashima is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagashima is defended easily by Red.
Oh Nagashima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Red lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nagashima. Nagashima tries to recover but Red is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nagashima lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broklyn Red!
Broklyn Red bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montesh Dominguez (ranked 23719 p4p, 3425 weight class) and Tua Graves (ranked 616 p4p, 404 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Montesh Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tua Graves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses
and Graves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dominguez!
Graves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves throws a strike aimed at the side of Dominguez's head but Dominguez avoids it well.
Dominguez is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dominguez tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez parries the strikes from Graves easily there. Graves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dominguez to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves landing a few strikes.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Graves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is holding on to half guard well.
Dominguez is stalling here. Graves is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dominguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Graves has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Graves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Graves is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dominguez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Graves gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dominguez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Graves lets go of the hold and Dominguez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tua Graves!
A determined Tua Graves didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Weston Hodkiewicz (ranked 4170 p4p, 2223 weight class) and Ceedee Queen (ranked 499 p4p, 316 weight class). Hodkiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pimpin'. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weston Hodkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ceedee Queen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen shoots in but no luck this time.
Queen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hodkiewicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hodkiewicz has his feet on Queen's thighs here. He's pushed Queen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Queen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Weston Hodkiewicz!
Weston Hodkiewicz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Sherman (ranked 2083 p4p, 3097 weight class) and Ibrahim Volkov (ranked 287 p4p, 397 weight class). Sherman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big Willie Style. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Sherman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ibrahim Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherman is looking to clinch.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Sherman throws a leg kick that misses.
Sherman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Volkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Volkov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Volkov wants to control but Sherman is keeping him busy.
Volkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Volkov wants to improve his position but Sherman is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Sherman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sherman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sherman prevents Volkov from improving his position.
Sherman wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Volkov tries to roll over but Sherman keeps him under control.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard but Sherman has mounted him!
Volkov doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Volkov tries to hold on but Sherman postures up.
Volkov is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to lock up and control but Sherman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov tries to reverse the position but Sherman maintains control.
Volkov is squirming around, avoiding Sherman's attempts to control the action.
Sherman avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.
Volkov is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sherman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov tries to hold on but Sherman pushes him away.
Sherman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Volkov tries to lock up and control but Sherman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherman is looking to stand but Volkov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Volkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Sherman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sherman swivels and escapes.
Sherman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sherman.
Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sherman's guard.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Sherman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Sherman!
Sherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Volkov is proving hard to escape from.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Sherman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sherman taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sherman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sherman's head.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sherman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sherman tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Volkov throwing shots but Sherman is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sherman kicks Volkov off and gets back to his feet.
Sherman leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sherman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Bill Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Volkov.
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sherman defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Sherman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sherman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bill Sherman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Sherman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Ibrahim Volkov has been cut.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Volkov 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.
Sherman throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Volkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sherman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sherman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Sherman.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sherman is looking to improve his position.
Sherman is working hard here to advance position.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sherman is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sherman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sherman is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ibrahim Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sherman is rocked!
Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Sherman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sherman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sherman tries to get out of the position.
Volkov scores with a big shot! Sherman's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sherman! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Volkov!
Post fight, Ibrahim Volkov took to the microphone: 'Bill Sherman was talking to Suzi before the fight and I heard it was all BullS$%#. I come from Russia to become Champion, These guys talk , I fight!! Who's next?!? '.
Bill Sherman spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks to Volkov's corner - "That was a great ass kicking you gave me.. That was fun! *Bows respectfully*'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demi Achilles (ranked 1561 p4p, 4242 weight class) and Corona Virus (ranked 188 p4p, 469 weight class). Corona Virus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demi Achilles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achilles slips under a jab from Virus.
Achilles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Virus throws an off balance right hand
and Achilles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Achilles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Achilles slips under a jab.
Virus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Achilles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Achilles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virus.
Virus misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Achilles moves out of range as Virus strikes.
No joy there for Virus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corona Virus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virus tests Achilles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Virus connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Virus keeps Achilles at a distance using the push kick.
Virus throws a poor cross that misses
and Achilles counters with a nice uppercut.
Virus misses with a looping left.
Achilles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Virus misses with a hook. Achilles ducked under it nicely.
Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Achilles comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Virus stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Achilles is on him like rabid pit bull! Virus slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demi Achilles!
An intense looking Demi Achilles took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I can't believe Donkey chose him over me. This guy don't belong in my league!! I'm coming for that Belt!!! Wooooooohhhh!! '.
Corona Virus was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jin Yi (ranked 2088 p4p, 2276 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 288 p4p, 304 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deserted Vaults. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Yi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Yi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Yi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Yi blocks a jab.
Ainsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yi - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yi scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ainsworth. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yi can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Yi tries to counter with a takedown but Ainsworth is quick to defend against it.
Yi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ainsworth as he jumps to the side.
Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Yi's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth misses with a right hand
and Yi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ainsworth won't be happy with that.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ainsworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ainsworth wants to control but Yi postures up.
Yi is trying to get an arm triangle but Ainsworth is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth wants to control but Yi postures up.
Yi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ainsworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ainsworth tries to bench press Yi off him but Yi keeps the position.
Ainsworth holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ainsworth is trying to get back to half guard.
Ainsworth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi wants to control but Ainsworth is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi tries for a kimura but Ainsworth is defending well.
Ainsworth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yi is looking for a kimura but Ainsworth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yi to get the leverage.
Yi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ainsworth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yi.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ainsworth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ainsworth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Grunt. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yi wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.
Yi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ainsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ainsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
Yi stopping the sweep attempt from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has Yi pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yi wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.
Ainsworth has control of Yi's left arm, preventing Yi from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jin Yi will probably get the nod.
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.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yi.
Yi connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Yi's head.
Yi defending well as Ainsworth loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yi.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Yi steps away.
Yi blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth catches Yi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ainsworth.
Yi attempts a counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it well and moves away.
Yi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth thumps Yi with a low kick.
Yi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ainsworth as he avoids it easily.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Yi is out of range.
Yi drops his hands momentarily and Ainsworth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yi closes the distance and clinches up with Ainsworth, looking for a takedown. Yi pushes Ainsworth against the cage but Ainsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Yi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yi throws a body kick that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yi there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Yi jumps back.
A lazy left from Ainsworth finds it's target.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Yi lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Yi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ainsworth!
Yi trying to control the action but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Yi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ainsworth!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth is trying to escape the mount.
Yi looking to control but Ainsworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ainsworth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ainsworth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yi is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Yi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yi is trying to control. Ainsworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ainsworth avoid being mounted?
Yi is looking for a kimura but Ainsworth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yi to get the leverage.
Ainsworth wants to get back to his feet.
Ainsworth is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ainsworth avoid being mounted?
Ainsworth pushes Yi off looking to stand but Yi dives back in and keeps control.
Ainsworth is pressing down on Yi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jin Yi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ainsworth is pulling down on Yi's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Ainsworth 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Yi's head back.
Yi with a nice calf kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yi.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
Yi throws a push kick but Ainsworth slaps the foot to one side.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Yi blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
so Yi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ainsworth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Yi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Yi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Yi misses its intended target.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yi throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yi!
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Yi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Yi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body kick.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
It looked like Yi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Yi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth thumps Yi with a low kick.
Yi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ainsworth avoids it really well and circles away.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Yi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Yi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Yi blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yi is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Yi counters with a shoot takedown. Ainsworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Ainsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ainsworth is retaining full guard.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi postures up.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Ainsworth managing to control the position.
Yi wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfred Ainsworth.
I think Ainsworth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
After winning the bout, Wilfred Ainsworth 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Verreira (ranked 1634 p4p, 1686 weight class) and Rudy Giuliani (ranked 206 p4p, 211 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinicius Verreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rudy Giuliani!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verreira works the jab nicely.
Giuliani misses with the combination.
Verreira ducks right into an uppercut from Giuliani.
We've been hearing reports that Verreira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Verreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giuliani.
Giuliani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verreira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Giuliani.
Giuliani slips under a jab from Verreira.
Giuliani throws out a counter right but Verreira avoids it with no problem.
Oooooh!!! Verreira has knocked Giuliani down with a huge combo! Verreira steps away and waves a wobbly Giuliani back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Giuliani is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verreira cracks Giuliani with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Verreira!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vinicius Verreira made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piney Winston (ranked 2291 p4p, 1613 weight class) and Raleigh St. Clair (ranked 286 p4p, 203 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piney Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raleigh St. Clair!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston misses with a body shot
and St. Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston wants to clinch
and St. Clair counters with a nice right hand that sends Winston toppling to the canvas! Winston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can St. Clair finish him?!
BOOM! St. Clair lands a beautiful left hook that drops Winston. Winston tries to recover but St. Clair is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Winston lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raleigh St. Clair!
Our winner, Raleigh St. Clair, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Parker (ranked 808 p4p, 2836 weight class) and Julian Rourke (ranked 118 p4p, 382 weight class). Jacob Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke avoids the body shot from Parker.
Rourke works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Rourke moves away and avoids it.
Parker sizes up Rourke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rourke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
We've been informed that Rourke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parker moves away from the strike by Rourke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rourke just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rourke moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Rourke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Parker throws a body punch but Rourke moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Parker throws a body punch but Rourke moves out of range.
Rourke with a nice calf kick.
Sloppy strikes from Parker. Those never looked like landing.
Rourke tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rourke misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rourke.
Rourke moves out of range of the body kick.
Rourke slips a jab from Parker.
Rourke throws a fast counter high kick but Parker manages to duck under it in time.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rourke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a lazy head kick
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rourke lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
Rourke cracks Parker with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rourke throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker slips under a jab from Rourke.
Rourke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rourke throws a leg kick but Parker moved away.
Rourke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rourke.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rourke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rourke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Rourke does it's job there.
Parker misses with a hook to the body
and Rourke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Rourke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rourke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rourke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Rourke counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker misses with a head kick.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rourke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Rourke.
Rourke sizes up Parker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rourke, pushing him back against the cage.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rourke throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rourke struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Rourke can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Rourke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker blocks a body shot from Rourke.
Parker misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke misses with some punches.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Rourke's head.
Parker lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Rourke avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker prevents a body shot from Rourke.
Parker misses with some punches.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rourke wants to break free but Parker has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rourke.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Rourke controls the action.
Rourke tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rourke swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Rourke working aggressively here.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rourke swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker prevents a body shot from Rourke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rourke tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Rourke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Rourke is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Rourke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker presses Rourke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rourke is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Parker works on Rourke's body with a couple of short punches.
Parker taking a breather.
Parker unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rourke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Parker is unloading with more strikes now! Rourke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jacob Parker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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FIGHT
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