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NYCL 21 - Mfer vs Herer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kento Killa (ranked 4058 p4p, 3897 weight class) and Jushin Liger (ranked 460 p4p, 218 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kento Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jushin Liger!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liger has managed to clinch.
Killa is trying to push Liger away but Liger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liger pulls guard successfully.
Killa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liger is keeping the position for now.
Killa trying to control the position from guard on top but Liger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liger looking for a sweep. Not yet Liger, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killa tries to free his leg and advance position but Liger is retaining full guard.
Killa passes Liger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liger is doing well to control the position and prevent Killa from advancing to side control.
Killa wants to control but Liger is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa wants to free his trapped foot but Liger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Liger wants to get back to full guard but Killa has passed into side control.
Killa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liger, who protects the arm well.
Liger is not content to let Killa control the position.
Killa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liger has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Killa is looking to take a break and control but Liger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Liger is not content to let Killa control the position.
Killa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa is looking to take a break and control but Liger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killa moves into full mount!
Killa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Liger is squirming around, avoiding Killa's attempts to control the action.
Killa controlling his opponent.
Killa has hold of Liger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Liger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liger is looking to get to half guard.
Liger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Liger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Killa tries to control but Liger wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Liger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Killa 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.
Liger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killa swivels and escapes.
Liger tries to clinch there but Killa circles away.
Liger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killa pinned against the cage. Killa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liger fails with a takedown attempt.
Kento Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jushin Liger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liger looks for a takedown but Killa sprawls well.
Killa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liger sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liger shoots in but Killa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Killa feinted with a counter takedown.
Liger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liger can't get the takedown.
Liger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Killa uses from the top position.
Killa drops back looking for a leg! Liger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liger manages to kick Killa off! Killa jumps back into Liger's guard.
Killa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Liger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liger's guard.
Liger is refusing to be controlled, as Killa sits in half guard.
Liger is trying to control but can't.
Liger is in trouble now - Killa has advanced to mount!
Killa tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Killa controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa works his way to his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liger rolls, trying to escape but Killa keeps control of the position.
Killa trying to control momentarily.
Killa controlling well, preventing Liger from escaping the position.
Liger is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Killa gets his way!
Liger looking very determined here, making life difficult for Killa.
Liger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa working for a choke but Liger is defending well.
Killa looking for the choke but no joy.
Liger trying to control the hands but Killa breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Killa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Liger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Liger misses with a takedown
and Killa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Killa.
Liger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killa wants to control from the top but Liger keeps moving.
Killa passes Liger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liger is staying active underneath Killa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kento Killa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killa wants to work for an arm triangle but Liger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Liger!
Killa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Killa controlling his opponent.
Killa wants to finish this one by submission but Liger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Killa.
Killa is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Liger has his hands clasped together but Killa breaks the hold and Liger is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Killa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kento Killa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Datte Bayo (ranked 3509 p4p, 3334 weight class) and Dylan Jacobson (ranked 332 p4p, 319 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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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Datte Bayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Jacobson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayo lands a right hook to the body.
Bayo clinches with his opponent.
Bayo lands a nice uppercut.
Bayo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Dylan Jacobson has been cut.
Bayo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 Jacobson is rocked!
Bayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jacobson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bayo finish him?
Bayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bayo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacobson blocks it with crossed arms.
Bayo tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobson blocks with his arms.
Bayo misses with a knee strike.
Bayo looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobson is blocking nicely.
Bayo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bayo lands a big right hand that drops Jacobson! The killer instinct kicks in and Bayo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bayo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Datte Bayo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Paul (ranked 2920 p4p, 3292 weight class) and Alexander Korolev (ranked 401 p4p, 443 weight class). Alexander Korolev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Korolev!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Paul is out of range.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Korolev. Korolev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Paul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul blocks a jab.
Paul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korolev cracks Paul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Paul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Paul's shoulder, as Paul tries to avoid the shot.
Paul throws a hook but Korolev blocks it.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Korolev is just out of range.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paul moves away.
Korolev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Korolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paul.
Korolev tests Paul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Paul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paul moves forwards but Korolev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Korolev misses.
A little feinted left hand from Paul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korolev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Paul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Korolev catches Paul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paul walks into a jab.
Korolev throws the left hand but Paul avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Paul.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Korolev.
Paul throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Paul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korolev scrambles back to his feet.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paul throws out the jab.
Korolev misses with a few strikes there.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses the jab.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Paul takes one to the side of the head.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Korolev cracks Paul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Paul misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Paul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korolev scores with a jab to the body.
Paul misses with a straight right.
Jab by Korolev.
Paul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Korolev lands a jab.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Paul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Korolev finds it's way through Paul's defenses.
Paul throws a jab when Korolev was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Paul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Korolev's shoulder, as Korolev tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Paul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Paul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Paul ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Paul misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Korolev.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Paul.
Korolev moves out of range as Paul strikes.
Paul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from Korolev.
Paul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev connects with a single shot there.
Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev avoids the body shot from Paul.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Paul avoids it with no problem.
Paul lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Paul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Korolev.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
It seemed like Korolev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Paul's shoulder, as Paul tries to avoid the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Paul might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Paul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Korolev scores with a jab to the head.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev works Paul's body with a nice hook.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Paul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Korolev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paul at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul misses with a hook.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paul slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolev ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
A telegraphed right hand from Paul misses the target.
Korolev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
A jab from Paul misses.
A punch lands to the side of Korolev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paul swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paul misses the jab.
Paul misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Korolev misses.
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 swing and a miss from Korolev.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Paul.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Paul moved out of range.
Paul misses with a hook.
Korolev throws out a powerful jab.
Paul lands a jab to Korolev's midsection.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev scores with a jab. Paul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Korolev.
Paul walks into a left hand.
Korolev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korolev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Korolev is breathing heavily.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paul's head.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Korolev.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
Paul lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.
The cut above Alexander Korolev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Korolev ducks down to avoid it.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Paul ducks down to avoid it.
Paul throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Korolev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev misses with a hook. Paul ducked under it nicely.
Paul walks into a straight right hand from Korolev.
Korolev lands a nice hook to Paul's body. Paul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Korolev scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Korolev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paul.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Paul off the cage and back into range.
Paul misses with a looping left.
Paul misses with a left hand
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paul blocks a jab.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul walks into a straight right hand from Korolev.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev jabs Paul right on the nose. Paul blinks but takes it well.
Paul takes one on the button.
Korolev scores with a hook to the body. Paul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Korolev misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Korolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Korolev's shoulder, as Korolev tries to avoid the shot.
Paul misses with a hook. Korolev ducked under it nicely.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Korolev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Korolev.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
A big right from Korolev misses.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Korolev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korolev connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Korolev. That snapped Paul's head back.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Paul misses with a straight left.
Korolev is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev lands a really nice looking cross but Paul seems unphased.
Paul connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Paul staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korolev.
A jab from Paul misses.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
and Paul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Paul looks to land a right hand but Korolev moved out of range.
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul walks into a left hand.
Paul lands with a cross.
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!
Paul swings for the body but Korolev moves out of range.
Paul slips a jab from Korolev.
Paul tries to move into range but Korolev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Paul should have avoided that one.
Paul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev digs a good hook to Paul's body.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev cracks Paul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Korolev ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander Korolev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Paul avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Korolev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paul.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Korolev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korolev's corner calls for a 1-2. Korolev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Korolev misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul cracks Korolev with an open hand slap.
Korolev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander Korolev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul slips under a jab.
Paul misses with a hook.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Paul.
Paul lunges at Korolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korolev's hand.
Korolev clobbers Paul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev works Paul's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Paul - just one landing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Korolev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Paul!
Jake Paul gave a mention to Blaze Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Green Jones (ranked 2333 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Ademir Evandrus (ranked 140 p4p, 191 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Hipster playlist blaring out of the sound system. Ademir Evandrus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Green Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ademir Evandrus!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Evandrus shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Evandrus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evandrus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evandrus dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Evandrus's head and hops out.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evandrus dives on top into guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evandrus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evandrus has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Evandrus's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evandrus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evandrus is on top in guard.
Evandrus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Evandrus working some strikes from top position.
Jones has his hands on Evandrus's head, controlling the position.
Jones wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evandrus looking to pass the guard.
Evandrus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evandrus distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evandrus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evandrus looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evandrus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evandrus being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evandrus.
Evandrus shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evandrus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evandrus misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to sprawl but Evandrus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Evandrus sits in half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Green Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Evandrus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evandrus shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evandrus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Evandrus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evandrus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evandrus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Evandrus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evandrus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones stands up and waves to Evandrus to follow him.
Evandrus drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evandrus.
Jones wants to break free but Evandrus has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Evandrus lands a right hand.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Evandrus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evandrus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Evandrus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Evandrus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evandrus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Evandrus is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evandrus darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Evandrus into the cage.
Evandrus moves into the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Evandrus breaks from the clinch.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Evandrus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Evandrus lands some shots froms side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evandrus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Evandrus cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones wants to control but Evandrus postures up.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Evandrus stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to improve his position but Evandrus is controlling well.
Evandrus is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ademir Evandrus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evandrus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evandrus shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Green Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evandrus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evandrus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Evandrus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evandrus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control but Evandrus is working from the bottom.
Evandrus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to control but Evandrus is working from the bottom.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones wants to control from the top but Evandrus keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones leaves Evandrus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a right and a left that Evandrus avoids nicely.
Evandrus closes the distance and clinches.
Evandrus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evandrus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evandrus somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones looking to control but instead Evandrus has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is keen to just control but Evandrus is a slippery customer.
Evandrus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evandrus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is pressing down on Evandrus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evandrus is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Green Jones clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evandrus shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evandrus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Evandrus instigates a clinch.
Evandrus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Evandrus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus wants a takedown.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Evandrus is controlling him.
Evandrus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evandrus prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Evandrus is controlling the position.
Evandrus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Evandrus has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Evandrus has him pressed against the cage.
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Evandrus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evandrus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Evandrus shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evandrus swivels and escapes.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ademir Evandrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evandrus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evandrus sprawls well. Evandrus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evandrus's half guard.
Evandrus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evandrus keeps working.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evandrus can do to turn this around?
Evandrus gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Evandrus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evandrus shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Green Jones had his way with Ademir Evandrus in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evandrus is looking to improve his position.
Evandrus is still trying to improve position.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Evandrus's thigh. Evandrus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Evandrus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evandrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evandrus's guard.
Evandrus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evandrus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones stands and steps away. Evandrus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evandrus moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Evandrus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Evandrus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Evandrus on the inside.
Evandrus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evandrus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Evandrus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Green Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Evandrus.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones wants to break free but Evandrus has control.
Evandrus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Evandrus tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Evandrus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evandrus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Evandrus won't allow it.
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.
Evandrus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Evandrus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evandrus is working away from the top position though.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones gets full guard.
Green Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Evandrus has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Jones!
Green Jones retains his bantamweight title!
Green Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Borisov (ranked 2752 p4p, 3067 weight class) and Jim Doodes (ranked 342 p4p, 389 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hristo Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Doodes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doodes.
Borisov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Doodes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doodes throws a strike aimed at the side of Borisov's head but Borisov avoids it well.
Borisov wants to control but Doodes postures up.
Borisov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Borisov tries to get out of the position.
Doodes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Borisov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Doodes is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doodes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Borisov's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Doodes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Doodes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Borisov is avoiding damage well.
Doodes looks up at the clock and then as Borisov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Doodes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doodes working away.
Check out the look on Doodes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Doodes lands some shots froms side control.
Doodes with the ground and pound but Borisov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Borisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doodes is working away from the top position though.
Borisov is holding on to half guard well.
Doodes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doodes lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doodes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borisov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doodes.
Doodes slips a nice elbow through Borisov's hands, connecting with Borisov's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Doodes connects with a nice short shot to Borisov's temple.
Borisov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doodes.
Borisov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doodes on the ground.
Doodes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doodes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borisov's head.
Borisov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Doodes manages to pass to mount!
Doodes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Doodes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borisov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borisov tries to lock up and control but Doodes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doodes with shots to the head and body - Borisov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Borisov tries to lock up and control but Doodes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doodes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Doodes with the ground and pound from mount.
Doodes landing strikes from the mount and Borisov is in trouble!
Doodes with good strikes from the mount here!
Borisov controls the position.
Borisov is in a horrible position here. Doodes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Doodes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Borisov wants to hold on but Doodes pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doodes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Borisov?
Borisov tries to reverse the position but Doodes maintains control.
Borisov is in a horrible position here. Doodes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Borisov tries to reverse the position but Doodes maintains control.
Doodes working the ground and pound effectively.
Doodes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Doodes breaks from Borisov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Doodes unloading with bombs!
Borisov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borisov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Doodes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doodes.
Jim Doodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doodes feints and as Borisov raises his hands in defense, Doodes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borisov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doodes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borisov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doodes.
Borisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doodes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doodes landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doodes is aware though and is defending well.
Borisov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doodes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doodes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borisov trying to control the position.
Doodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Borisov has wrist control.
Doodes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borisov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doodes has managed to get both his arms back between Borisov's legs - danger averted.
Borisov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doodes uses it to pass to side control.
Check out the look on Doodes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Borisov is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doodes trying to control the action but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Doodes is putting a hurting on Borisov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Borisov tries to buck Doodes off but Doodes is having none of it.
Doodes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Borisov is trying to escape and Doodes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Borisov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Doodes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Doodes!
Jim Doodes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yusuck Mi (ranked 2111 p4p, 3008 weight class) and Kyle Garcia (ranked 292 p4p, 411 weight class). Yusuck Mi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yusuck Mi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia takes a swing at Mi's ribcage but misses.
Mi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mi fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mi.
Mi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Mi saw it coming and moves away.
Kyle Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia scores with a head kick.
Mi misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
 It looks like Yusuck Mi has been cut.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Mi knows he should have avoided that one.
Mi thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mi moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
It looked like Mi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garcia lands a jab to the head.
Mi swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mi checks a leg kick.
Mi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mi misses with a combination
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch.
Mi tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Mi back against the cage.
Mi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mi takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Mi shrugs off.
Garcia slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Mi working hard to break the clinch.
Garcia stalls.
Garcia is pushing Mi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Garcia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garcia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands an elbow just above Mi 's eye.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mis head.
Yusuck Mi's cut is getting worse.
Mi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mi tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position.
Mi tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Garcia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mi misses with the head strike.
Garcia prevents Mi from breaking the clinch.
Mi is trying to push Garcia away but Garcia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garcia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mi backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Mi in his tracks for a moment.
Mi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yusuck Mi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia lands an elbow just above Mi 's eye.
Mi is trying to break free.
Garcia slows down the pace here.
Mi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mi tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Mi avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuck Mi's cut.
That's time! Mi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Mi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mi takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mi lands the left hand.
Mi slips a jab from Garcia.
Mi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Mi moved out of range nicely.
Mi walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Yusuck Mi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mi throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mi. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mi is looking to wear down Garcia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Mi's defenses.
Mi dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mi's sensitive parts.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Yusuck Mi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mi is trying to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a crisp one two that drops Mi! Garcia thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mi to his feet! Mi is in big trouble!
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!
Garcia cracks Mi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Garcia pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Draven (ranked 2226 p4p, 2985 weight class) and Roberto Zezinho (ranked 304 p4p, 384 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Draven!
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, Roberto Zezinho!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zezinho.
Draven throws a body punch but Zezinho moves out of range.
Zezinho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Draven throws a jab but it's blocked by Zezinho.
Zezinho moves away from the strike by Draven.
Zezinho throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Draven was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zezinho.
Draven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zezinho.
Zezinho just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Draven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zezinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Draven definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Draven looks to throw the jab but Zezinho is out of range.
Zezinho throws out a counter right but Draven avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Draven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zezinho throws out the jab.
Draven misses with a hook
and Zezinho counters with a right hand to the body.
Zezinho wants to clinch up but Draven keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zezinho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Zezinho blocks the low kick.
Zezinho takes one on the button.
Draven misses the body punch
and Zezinho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Draven thinking.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Zezinho.
Draven throws a big counter combination but Zezinho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for Draven.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zezinho.
Draven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zezinho.
Draven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Zezinho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Draven doesn't seem phased though.
Draven moves away from the strike by Zezinho.
Zezinho misses with a body shot.
Zezinho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven lands with a nice combination. Zezinho backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Roberto Zezinho has been cut.
Zezinho swings for the body but Draven moves out of range.
Draven throws a body shot but no joy.
Draven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zezinho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Draven trying to control the position but instead, Zezinho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Draven into the cage.
Zezinho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zezinho breaks from the clinch.
Zezinho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven misses with a straight right.
Draven throws a poor cross that misses
and Zezinho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Draven thinking.
Zezinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draven moves away.
Draven takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Draven catches Zezinho right on the button with a cross.
Zezinho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zezinho misses the jab.
Draven is looking for a counter combo.
Zezinho lands a jab to Draven's midsection.
Draven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Draven throws an overhand right that lands on Zezinho's shoulder, as Zezinho tries to avoid the shot.
Zezinho misses with a hook. Draven ducked under it nicely.
Zezinho throws a looping overhand right but Draven ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Zezinho misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven jabs Zezinho right on the nose. Zezinho blinks but takes it well.
Zezinho throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Draven to counter with a crisp jab.
Zezinho throws a shot from downtown. Draven moves away and avoids it.
Draven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zezinho on the side of the head.
Draven throws a nice looking combination but Zezinho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draven lands with a nice combination. Zezinho backs away looking to recover.
Zezinho looks to land a right hand but Draven moved out of range.
A jab from Zezinho misses.
Zezinho throws the left hand but Draven avoids the punch easily.
As Zezinho looks to move away, Draven throws a big counter combo but Zezinho just gets out of the way.
Draven throws a lazy right hand but Zezinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zezinho throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Draven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Zezinho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Draven throws a hook but Zezinho blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Draven.
Zezinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draven.
Draven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zezinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Zezinho scores with a body shot.
Zezinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Draven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zezinho.
Draven throws a big counter combination but Zezinho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zezinho connects with a single shot there.
Zezinho looks to throw the jab but Draven is out of range.
Draven slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven misses with a straight right.
Zezinho throws out a loose jab but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zezinho misses with a hook. Draven ducked under it nicely.
Zezinho lunges at Draven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Draven's hand.
Zezinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draven throws a hook but Zezinho avoids it easily.
Zezinho looks to score with a jab to the body but Draven is just out of range.
Draven throws a right hand that Zezinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Zezinho also avoids with ease.
A left lands for Draven.
Draven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zezinho in his tracks.
Zezinho slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zezinho throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Zezinho coming out on top.
Draven misses the jab.
Draven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zezinho.
Zezinho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Draven counters with a three punch combo that has Zezinho backing up. Zezinho nods at Draven to acknowledge the strikes.
Draven lands a left and a right that send Zezinho crashing to the mat, dazed. Draven thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zezinho is rocked!
Zezinho misses with a looping left.
Zezinho is still on wobbly legs! Can Draven finish him?
Zezinho scores with a decent looking hook.
Draven connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Zezinho! He's out on his feet! Draven rushes in and drops Zezinho with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samuel Draven!
Samuel Draven retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Samuel Draven 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Mfer (ranked 1639 p4p, 2973 weight class) and Jack Herer (ranked 97 p4p, 177 weight class). Ispa Mfer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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148
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Herer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer slips under a jab from Herer.
Herer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Herer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mfer.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Herer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mfer.
Herer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Herer's belly button to the back.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Herer's defenses.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Herer misses.
Mfer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer thumps Herer with a low kick.
Herer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Herer is rocked!
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer is looking to counter the offense by Herer and move into the clinch.
Herer is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer slips under a jab.
Herer throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Herer seems to have recovered his senses.
Herer loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer slips under a jab from Herer.
Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mfer drops Herer with a big left hand! Herer is injured, injured bad! Mfer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Scott (ranked 1246 p4p, 2559 weight class) and Alonnus Parker (ranked 177 p4p, 320 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alonnus Parker!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Alonnus Parker has been cut.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Parker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Scott cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scott rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Parker tries for a takedown but Scott manages to get underhooks.
Scott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Scott throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker wants to escape the position.
Scott has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Parker's body.
Parker is trying to get back to his feet but Scott has full control of the position and if anything, Parker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Scott slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Scott has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Parker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Scott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Parker doesn't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott working for a choke but Parker is defending well.
Parker is in bad spot here.
Scott not allowing Parker to control his hands.
What can Parker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Parker wants to escape the position.
Scott thows a strike but Parker uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Parker as he ends up in Scott 's guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parker lands a couple of elbows.
Scott trying to control the position.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
Scott is controlling Parker's posture.
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parker throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parker is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Parker is pressing down on Scott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face as Scott controls the position.
Parker is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Parker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Scott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Parker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scott moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonnus Parker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scott takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Scott!
Parker working away.
Parker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scott managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Parker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Parker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
David Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Scott taking shots to the head.
Scott takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Scott tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
Parker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Scott hang on?
Scott sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Scott gets back to full guard.
Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parker is sitting in close to Scott's body. Scott has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Parker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Parker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Scott.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Scott!
Our winner, David Scott, 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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