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WPFA XLII: Estili vs Bleak PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Lloyd (ranked 24119 p4p, 24231 weight class) and Ricky Sticky (ranked 512 p4p, 524 weight class). Lloyd comes into the arena with Woke up this Morning- Alabama 3 blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Sticky!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sticky closes the distance and pushes Lloyd back into the cage.
Lloyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sticky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lloyd walks away with a smile on his face. Sticky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sticky misses with a takedown attempt - Lloyd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lloyd throws a big counter combination but Sticky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sticky misses with a straight left.
Lloyd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sticky clinches with his opponent.
Lloyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike.
Sticky trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Lloyd.
Lloyd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sticky's efforts to push away.
Lloyd stalling in the clinch but Sticky improves position.
Lloyd lands a body punch.
Lloyd lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sticky backwards.
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike.
Lloyd pushes Sticky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sticky has had enough of the clinch but Lloyd keeps him there for the moment.
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lloyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lloyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lloyd scores with a shot to the side of Sticky's head.
Sticky breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Sticky misses
and Lloyd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sticky! Lloyd lets Sticky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Sticky is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sticky takes the fight into the clinch.
Sticky jumps guard but Lloyd stands there with Sticky around his waist. Sticky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jamal Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Sticky.
Lloyd lands a left hand.
Sticky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sticky is still on wobbly legs! Can Lloyd finish him?
A short left from Lloyd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lloyd as Sticky tries to tie him up.
Lloyd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sticky is trying to break the clinch but Lloyd is controlling him.
Lloyd lands a body punch.
Lloyd lands an elbow just above Sticky 's eye.
Lloyd throws a big uppercut that drops Sticky! More strikes from Lloyd and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sticky lies dazed against the cage as Lloyd celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Lloyd!
After winning the bout, Jamal Lloyd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Myles (ranked 6189 p4p, 23747 weight class) and Vinny Baldelli (ranked 611 p4p, 680 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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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luca Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Baldelli!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Myles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baldelli scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Myles manages to mount him!
Baldelli holds on for dear life, controlling Myles's posture momentarily.
Myles wants to finish this one by submission but Baldelli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Myles.
Myles is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Myles looks to land a combination but Baldelli avoids it well.
Myles misses with a head kick.
Luca Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldelli lands a nice looking body shot.
Myles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Luca Myles has been cut.
Myles works over Baldelli's head and body with a nice combination.
Myles throws a combination that misses
and Baldelli counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Baldelli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myles doesn't seem phased though.
Baldelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Myles is breathing heavily.
Baldelli fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Myles to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Myles looks to clinch but Baldelli throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Myles taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vinny Baldelli!
Vinny Baldelli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bengtsson (ranked 24118 p4p, 4547 weight class) and Lewis Wharton (ranked 531 p4p, 419 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bengtsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lewis Wharton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wharton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wharton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bengtsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bengtsson throws a hook but Wharton avoids it easily.
Wharton throws a head kick but Bengtsson moves out of range.
A combination from Bengtsson does no damage.
Wharton wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wharton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wharton fails with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bengtsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Bengtsson is leaning against Wharton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wharton wants to take the fight to the mat but Bengtsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Wharton.
Wharton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bengtsson to keep the fight standing.
Bengtsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bengtsson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
Wharton jumps guard but Bengtsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bengtsson is pressed up against the cage. Wharton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bengtsson down to the mat. Bengtsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wharton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wharton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wharton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wharton looks winded!
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head.
Bengtsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wharton misses with the head strike.
Wharton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bengtsson smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Wharton.
Wharton fails with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wharton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bengtsson is defending well.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bengtsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wharton trying to control the position but instead, Bengtsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wharton into the cage.
Bengtsson is pressed up against the cage. Wharton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bengtsson down to the mat. Bengtsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bengtsson lands a head shot.
Wharton shoots and misses
and Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Wharton fails to pull guard.
Wharton has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bengtsson slows down the pace here.
Wharton jumps guard but Bengtsson stands there with Wharton around his waist. Wharton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bengtsson gets through Wharton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Bengtsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wharton doesn't manage to clinch there - Bengtsson circles away.
Wharton throws a poor cross that misses
and Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Bengtsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wharton can do to turn this around?
Bengtsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bengtsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wharton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bengtsson is keeping busy.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson digs a right hand into Wharton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wharton's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wharton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bengtsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Wharton takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wharton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bengtsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Wharton.
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bengtsson.
Wharton tries to score a body lock takedown but Bengtsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wharton is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson is controlling him.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson cracks Wharton with a nice body shot.
Wharton missing with knees to the body.
Wharton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bengtsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wharton is breathing heavily.
Bengtsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wharton or not.
Wharton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wharton tries to pull guard but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bengtsson stalling.
Bengtsson scores with a shot to the side of Wharton's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wharton can't find room to land a body shot as Bengtsson controls the action.
Wharton has Bengtsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bengtsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wharton misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Wharton working hard to break the clinch.
Bengtsson lands with a light punch inside.
Bengtsson lands a left hand.
Bengtsson presses Wharton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bengtsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wharton looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bengtsson leaning against his opponent.
Wharton fails to pull guard.
Wharton takes a shot to the head.
Wharton is rocked!
Wharton takes a shot to the head.
Wharton is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson keeps control of Wharton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wharton seems to have recovered his senses.
Wharton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Bengtsson.
Wharton being controlled against the cage.
Benny Bengtsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wharton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wharton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wharton tries to pull guard but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson cracks Wharton with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Bengtsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wharton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wharton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bengtsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wharton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wharton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bengtsson avoids it.
Bengtsson lands with a light punch inside.
Wharton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Bengtsson to work.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wharton wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Wharton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bengtsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Wharton.
Wharton wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head.
Wharton is trying to pull guard but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Wharton is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson is controlling him.
Wharton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Bengtsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wharton.
Wharton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson is leaning against Wharton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wharton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bengtsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wharton looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Bengtsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wharton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wharton is looking to control Bengtsson's arms but Bengtsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wharton has his back to the cage.
Wharton tries to pull guard but Bengtsson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whartons head.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bengtsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wharton misses with the head strike.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
Wharton tries to score a body lock takedown but Bengtsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bengtsson presses Wharton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bengtsson digs a right hand underneath Wharton's ribcage. Wharton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benny Bengtsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bengtsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bengtsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wharton up against the cage.
Wharton has Bengtsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bengtsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wharton is trying to stall.
Lewis Wharton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wharton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengtsson is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Bengtsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bengtsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Bengtsson!
A very excited looking Benny Bengtsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Reddick (ranked 3378 p4p, 24619 weight class) and Drayton Page (ranked 369 p4p, 562 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Reddick !
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, Drayton Page!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reddick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reddick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Page sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Page trying to control here.
Reddick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Page wants to improve his position but Reddick is controlling well.
Reddick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Page keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reddick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reddick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reddick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reddick decides to return to a standing position.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reddick avoids it really well and circles away.
Page misses with a series of wild punches.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reddick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reddick shoots in looking for a takedown. Page tries to sprawl out of it but Reddick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Page manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reddick misses with a takedown attempt
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reddick shoots in for a double leg but Page sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Reddick . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reddick .
Page has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reddick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Page!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reddick working away.
Reddick trying to control the action but Page is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddick lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Reddick is looking to take a break and control but Page is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Page tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Page is trying to get back to his feet.
Reddick taking a breather here.
Page regains half guard.
Reddick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Page defends it well.
Reddick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page gets back to full guard.
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 Roy Reddick 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reddick .
Page changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reddick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reddick tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Page presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Reddick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Page trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Page throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddick is trying desperately to improve position.
Reddick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reddick tries to get out of the position.
Reddick wants to hold on but Page pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page controlling the pace for now.
Reddick tries to hold on but Page pushes him away.
Reddick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Page controlling the action here.
Reddick is pressing down on Page's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Page postures up.
Page advances position into side control!
Reddick is looking to reverse the position.
Reddick can't do much from the bottom here.
Reddick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reddick scores with a takedown into Page's guard.
Reddick throws a big right hand that misses.
Reddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy Reddick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reddick stops Page from standing up.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Page keeping moving, preventing Reddick from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reddick wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reddick shoots in looking for a takedown. Page tries to sprawl out of it but Reddick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Page manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reddick as he jumps to the side.
Reddick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Page's half guard.
Page has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reddick is on him like a limpet, forcing Page back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drayton Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reddick goes for a double leg but Page avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Page continues to drive forward.
Page feints a counter leg kick.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reddick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Page finds it's way through Reddick 's defenses.
Reddick shoots in for a takedown but Page shows good takedown defense.
Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Page breaks from the clinch.
Reddick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Page has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reddick is on him like a limpet, forcing Page back against the cage.
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!
Reddick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Page walks away with a smile on his face. Reddick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Reddick . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page tries to sprawl but Reddick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Page wants to control the action here but instead Reddick manages to pass to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reddick content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page taking shots to the head.
Page is in all sorts of trouble here.
Page is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Reddick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Page tries to reverse the position but Reddick maintains control.
Reddick controlling the pace for now.
Page trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reddick controlling the position easily from mount.
Reddick looking to control but Page is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddick is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Page has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Page!
Reddick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Page can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Page tries to stand but Reddick is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reddick throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Reddick working a defensive guard but Page manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reddick sneaks back into half guard.
Reddick tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
Page wants to control but Reddick is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drayton Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Page has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drayton Page!
Drayton Page took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Barnes (ranked 3123 p4p, 3675 weight class) and Evan Duvernay (ranked 373 p4p, 419 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Duvernay!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvernay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duvernay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duvernay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes jabs Duvernay right on the nose. Duvernay blinks but takes it well.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Duvernay.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Duvernay's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Duvernay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adam Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Duvernay counters with a straight right hand.
Duvernay closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Duvernay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duvernay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Adam Barnes has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Duvernay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duvernay lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Duvernay avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Duvernay - that landed with a thud.
Duvernay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Duvernay misses with a body punch.
Duvernay lands a nice uppercut.
Duvernay working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duvernay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to push Duvernay away but Duvernay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Duvernay digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Duvernay is controlling him.
Barnes tries a body shot but Duvernay blocks it.
Duvernay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barnes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Duvernay can turn it around.
Duvernay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Duvernay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duvernay lands a right hand.
Barnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duvernay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Duvernay controls the action.
Duvernay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duvernay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
Duvernay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duvernay lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay lands a nice elbow.
Adam Barnes's cut is getting worse.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duvernay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duvernay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duvernay scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Duvernay tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Duvernay tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes trying to stall but Duvernay improves his position.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duvernay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Duvernay.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duvernay prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Duvernay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Duvernay controls his hands.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Duvernay controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay scores with a shoulder strike.
Duvernay lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duvernay has him pressed against the cage.
Duvernay digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duvernay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Duvernay misses with a punch to the body.
Duvernay lands with a left to the head.
Duvernay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Duvernay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duvernay lands with a short shot to the head.
Duvernay gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Barnes is rocked!
Duvernay prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duvernay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Duvernay as the two fighters clinch.
Duvernay lands with a right to the head.
Duvernay misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Barnes's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duvernay drops Barnes with a big left hand! Barnes is injured, injured bad! Duvernay jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Duvernay!
In his post fight interview, Evan Duvernay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Eriksson (ranked 3168 p4p, 2995 weight class) and Knife Face (ranked 424 p4p, 409 weight class). Eriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Scarlet - End in blood. Erik Eriksson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Knife Face's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Knife Face!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face misses with a takedown attempt
and Eriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Knife Face has been cut.
Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eriksson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Face scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Eriksson. Beautiful body shot.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Eriksson knocks Face out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erik Eriksson!
Erik Eriksson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Knife Face stepped up to the mic, saying 'Some things to work on, I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Kellogg (ranked 3051 p4p, 2857 weight class) and Sam Barnes (ranked 401 p4p, 381 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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222
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonidas Kellogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kellogg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kellogg connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Kellogg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kellogg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Kellogg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kellogg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Kellogg moves out of range.
Barnes tries to bum rush Kellogg with a series of wild strikes but Kellogg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Kellogg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kellogg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kellogg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kellogg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Graveyard in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kellogg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good shot there by Kellogg.
Kellogg throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Kellogg throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kellogg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes tries to bum rush Kellogg with a series of wild strikes but Kellogg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Kellogg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Kellogg's ribs.
Kellogg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kellogg drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kellogg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kellogg.
A swing and a miss from Kellogg.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kellogg rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a hook.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kellogg throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Kellogg there.
Kellogg misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Kellogg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Kellogg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kellogg.
Kellogg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Kellogg has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kellogg has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kellogg.
Kellogg taking a breather.
Kellogg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes tries to work over Kellogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Kellogg has the dominant position.
Kellogg is stalling here.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kellogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kellogg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellogg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kellogg.
Kellogg tried to counter with a leg kick but Barnes avoided it.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kellogg.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kellogg throws out the jab.
Kellogg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Kellogg throws a body shot but no joy.
Kellogg wants to clinch
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Kellogg connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kellogg checks a low kick from Barnes.
Barnes works Kellogg's body with a nice hook.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kellogg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Kellogg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 Leonidas Kellogg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kellogg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Kellogg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kellogg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kellogg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kellogg checks a leg kick.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Kellogg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kellogg throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Kellogg.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Kellogg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kellogg counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kellogg thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Kellogg lands.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Kellogg swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnes punishes Kellogg's body with a nice straight punch.
Sam Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kellogg throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Kellogg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kellogg.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Kellogg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Kellogg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kellogg loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Sam Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kellogg connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Sam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barnes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kellogg tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Kellogg scores with a nice head shot.
Kellogg lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kellogg to counter with a crisp jab.
Kellogg staying out of range there.
Kellogg thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Kellogg throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Kellogg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kellogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kellogg forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Kellogg scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Kellogg has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes tries to circle away but Kellogg has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right hand to the body from Kellogg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kellogg.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Kellogg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kellogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kellogg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kellogg manages to avoid it.
Donk. Kellogg catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Kellogg looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Kellogg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Kellogg moves out of range.
Kellogg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Kellogg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kellogg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes thinks about the counter body kick.
Kellogg moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Kellogg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kellogg throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kellogg counters by clinching up.
Kellogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
Kellogg struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes tries to work over Kellogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kellogg has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kellogg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Sam Barnes has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kellogg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kellogg lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes tries to work over Kellogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kellogg controls his hands.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellogg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Kellogg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Kellogg trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Kellogg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Kellogg counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Kellogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kellogg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kellogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Kellogg throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Kellogg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes checks a low kick from Kellogg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kellogg tries to clinch up.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kellogg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Kellogg does no damage.
Kellogg checks a leg kick nicely.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kellogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kellogg has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kellogg.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Kellogg is controlling the position.
Kellogg misses with a body punch.
Barnes presses Kellogg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnes tries to work over Kellogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kellogg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kellogg blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Leonidas Kellogg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Kellogg throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Kellogg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes scores with a jab. Kellogg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Kellogg avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kellogg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kellogg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kellogg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kellogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Kellogg looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Kellogg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sam Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Kellogg sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonidas Kellogg.
Well Kellogg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonidas Kellogg!
Leonidas Kellogg gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Tiernan (ranked 1955 p4p, 3061 weight class) and Elliot Johnson (ranked 228 p4p, 322 weight class). Johnson has chosen Tyron Woodley as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Tiernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elliot Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Tiernan is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiernan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiernan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tiernan showed some decent athleticism there.
Tiernan wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tiernan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg.
Tiernan slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson pushes Tiernan off looking to stand but Tiernan dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Johnson is just holding on here. Tiernan manages to take his back.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tiernan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tiernan.
Tiernan is looking for a choke. Johnson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Johnson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Tiernan trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tiernan slips nicely into half guard.
Tiernan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tiernan tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Tiernan controlling the action here.
Tiernan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiernan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tiernan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Tiernan moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiernan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Tiernan misses.
Tiernan has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Tiernan jumps guard.
Tiernan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Tiernan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan content to control rather than advance.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Tiernan in his half guard.
Tiernan controlling the pace.
Tiernan uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Tiernan has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan controlling from mount.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiernan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tiernan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Peter Tiernan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tiernan controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiernan punching from mount but Johnson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tiernan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan controlling the position easily from mount.
Tiernan looking to isolate an arm here. Johnson doesn't see it coming and as Tiernan extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Tiernan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Tiernan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Hines (ranked 2594 p4p, 2235 weight class) and Andrew Barnes (ranked 364 p4p, 325 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hines.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hines counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
Hines prevents Barnes from escaping the position.
Hines creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barnes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hines works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hines is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barnes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barnes!
Hines working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hines's guard.
Hines wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Hines keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Hines gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hines with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hines has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hines in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes has control of Hines's left arm, preventing Hines from doing any damage.
Hines postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hines, into his guard.
Hines throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hines's guard.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Hines actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes wants to stand up but Hines is controlling the position.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hines defends it.
Hines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Hines actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hines to get to his feet.
Hines dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Hines's head and hops out.
Barnes connects with a high kick.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Hines shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hines takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes drives through and clinches with Hines against the cage.
Barnes slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
Hines is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hines jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hines fails to pull guard.
Hines ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hines no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Hines's torso.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes lands a left and a right that send Hines crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hines is rocked!
Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hines dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Hines's head and hops out.
Oh Hines is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hines takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OH! Hines has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Barnes smells blood and charges in for the finish! Barnes unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Hines sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Barnes!
Andrew Barnes 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 Gholam Estili (ranked 943 p4p, 1551 weight class) and Darsin Bleak (ranked 120 p4p, 186 weight class). Estili's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ready For War (Instrumental). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gholam Estili!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darsin Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bleak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Estili striking from half guard on the bottom.
Estili makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Estili.
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Estili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Estili defending well though.
Bleak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bleak prevents Estili from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Estili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Estili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Estili is trying to get back to full guard.
Estili makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Estili.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak cracks Estili with a solid left hand.
Estili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak postures up.
Estili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Estili managing to control the position.
Estili wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment.
Estili is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak pushing down on Estili's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Estili's head.
Estili is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Estili throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bleak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Estili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Estili with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bleak prevents Estili from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estili wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Estili is trying to get back to full guard.
Estili is trying to control but can't.
Estili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Estili is trying to get back to full guard.
Estili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Estili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleak trying to control the position.
Bleak wants to sweep here but Estili controlling him for the moment.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Estili from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estili is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bleak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Estili lands a couple of digs.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Estili from controlling successfully.
Estili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
Estili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Estili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Estili has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Estili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Estili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estili stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Estili tries to pass.
Bleak working for a triangle but Estili defends it easily.
Estili chips away with some ground and pound.
Bleak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Estili has picked Bleak up and slammed him! Bleak can't keep hold of the triangle and Estili manages to pass to side control!
Estili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak manages to get back to half guard.
Bleak moves into full guard.
Estili trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom.
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Estili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Estili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak 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.
Bleak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Estili's waist but Estili gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bleak off to one side.
Bleak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Estili tries to avoid it but Bleak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Estili to the ground. Estili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Estili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Estili is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Estili decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Estili prevents Bleak from improving his position.
Estili drops an elbow to the side of Bleak's head.
Estili takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Estili lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleak felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bleak manages to get to full guard.
Bleak working for a triangle but Estili defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estili lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estili won't allow Bleak to sweep him here.
Estili wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Estili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Estili is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Estili has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
Estili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bleak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estili lands a couple of elbows.
Estili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Estili has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
Estili trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estili looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estili slips nicely into half guard.
Bleak is pressing down on Estili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Estili from controlling successfully.
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Estili defends well.
Estili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bleak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Estili!
Bleak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Estili is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bleak with good strikes from the mount here!
Estili is rocked!
Estili bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Oh Estili is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Estili seems to have got his legs back now.
Estili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak is working Estili over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Estili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Estili is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Estili working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bleak is not content to let Estili control the position.
Bleak manages to get to full guard.
Estili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Estili won't allow Bleak to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak pushes a forearm under Estili's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Estili is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Darsin Bleak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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