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Highland 108 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryker Lee (ranked 5190 p4p, 6512 weight class) and Christian Hum (ranked 522 p4p, 577 weight class). Christian Hum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryker Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Hum!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hum trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lee is tightening it up a little... Hum has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hum reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hum taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryker Lee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Finn (ranked 5101 p4p, 4153 weight class) and Oscar De La Douche (ranked 279 p4p, 254 weight class). Oscar De La Douche 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Finn!
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, Oscar De La Douche !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Douche is defended easily by Finn.
Douche fails to land the takedown.
As Douche tries to get set, Finn tries to push him back and clinch up but Douche manages to avoid the attempt.
Finn moves into range and clinches up with Douche .
Finn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Finn.
Finn is pushing Douche up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finn gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn taking a breather.
Douche blocking some punches.
Douche blocking some punches.
Finn gets underhooks to prevent Douche 's takedown attempt.
Tom Finn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar De La Douche .
Douche is trying to drag Finn to the mat but Finn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Douche letting Finn take a breather here.
Douche wants a takedown but no success here.
Finn leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Finn.
Finn clinches up against the cage.
Finn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn tries a body shot but Douche blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Finn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Douche up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four 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.
Douche tries to score a body lock takedown but Finn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Douche wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn has Douche pressed against the cage, preventing Douche from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finn has Douche pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Finn dominated that round.
That's time! Finn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finn stuffs the takedown attempt from Douche . Douche gets slowly back to his feet.
Finn has closed the distance and engaged Douche in a clinch.
Finn leaning against his opponent.
Finn throws a head punch that misses.
Douche can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finn can't find room to land a body shot as Douche controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douche .
Finn misses with a body punch.
Douche wants to take the fight to the mat but Finn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tom Finn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar De La Douche .
Douche trying to control the position but instead, Finn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douche into the cage.
Finn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Douche wants a takedown but no success here.
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.
Finn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douche wants a takedown.
Finn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Douche is trying to drag Finn to the mat but Finn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Douche is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finn is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn stalling the fight.
Douche wants a takedown.
Tom Finn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Finn working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Finn.
Stalling in the clinch from Finn.
Finn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douche can do to turn this around?
That's four 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.
Douche has Finn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Finn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Finn stalling.
Finn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Douche has Finn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douche goes for a takedown attempt but Finn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Finn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Finn clinches with his opponent.
Douche changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Finn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oscar De La Douche is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Douche misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finn closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douche is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finn is defending well.
Tom Finn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar De La Douche .
Douche is working for takedown but Finn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douche tries for a takedown but Finn manages to get underhooks.
Douche wants a takedown.
Douche wants to take the fight to the mat but Finn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Finn controlling the action here for a moment.
Finn prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Finn to work.
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.
Finn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Finn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Douche goes for a takedown attempt but Finn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tom Finn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finn slaps away a takedown attempt from Douche , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn drives through and clinches with Douche against the cage.
Finn is pushing Douche up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Douche can't get the takedown.
Finn gets underhooks to prevent Douche 's takedown attempt.
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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finn.
Douche drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Finn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Douche tries for a takedown but Finn manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Finn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finn 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Finn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rafferty (ranked 2713 p4p, 4854 weight class) and Seamus Murphy (ranked 174 p4p, 275 weight class). Rafferty comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica- The Four Horsemen. Murphy has chosen Molly Malone- The Dubliners as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ryan Rafferty has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Rafferty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rafferty.
Rafferty throws a right and a left that both miss.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rafferty enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rafferty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rafferty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has hold of Rafferty's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rafferty tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Murphy cranks the arm and Rafferty screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rafferty, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Seamus Murphy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Love Yourz (ranked 3588 p4p, 3067 weight class) and Punchy Cartwright (ranked 427 p4p, 368 weight class). Cartwright has chosen A Pound of Flesh as his entrance music. Love Yourz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Punchy Cartwright's chin.
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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 Tokyo, Love Yourz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright cracks Yourz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yourz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Yourz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Yourz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yourz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yourz tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
Yourz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright clobbers Yourz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yourz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Yourz has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yourz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartwright's brow.
Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cartwright tries to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yourz throws an elbow but misses.
Yourz misses with a body punch.
Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yourz tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Yourz back against the cage.
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Yourz throws a sloppy body shot
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Yourz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright cracks Yourz with a good jab.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yourz.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yourz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yourz tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cartwright connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Cartwright.
Yourz is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Cartwright catches Yourz right on the button with a cross.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body. Yourz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Yourz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright cracks Yourz with an uppercut from hell and Yourz crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Cartwright's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 Yourz is rocked!
Cartwright gets to his feet - Yourz follows without any prompting.
Oh Yourz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright cracks Yourz with a left hook right on the temple and Yourz goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cartwright lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Yourz is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Punchy Cartwright!
A very excited looking Punchy Cartwright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Marcos (ranked 2115 p4p, 2899 weight class) and Maycon Jardim (ranked 135 p4p, 185 weight class). Maycon Jardim will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maycon Jardim!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Jardim.
Marcos has Jardim up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marcos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marcos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jardim!
You get the feeling that Jardim really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jardim can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardim trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marcos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marcos is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Marcos extends the arm and Jardim is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Marcos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Berry Maldusa (ranked 3240 p4p, 2149 weight class) and Fighting Texas (ranked 400 p4p, 285 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Texas's choice of entrance music: Aggie Fight Song. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Berry Maldusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fighting Texas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldusa throws a head kick that misses.
Maldusa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldusa throws a shot from downtown. Texas moves away and avoids it.
Maldusa throws a head kick that misses.
Maldusa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Texas.
Texas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maldusa misses with an uppercut.
Maldusa misses with a leg kick
and Texas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Texas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldusa.
Maldusa moves out of range as Texas strikes.
Texas lands a two punch combo.
Maldusa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Texas has closed the distance and engaged Maldusa in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Texas misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Texas.
A short left from Texas.
A right hand to the body from Texas.
Texas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldusa backwards.
Texas lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texas scores with a hook to the body.
Maldusa blocking some punches.
Texas presses Maldusa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Texas.
Texas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Texas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Texas.
Texas scores with a shoulder strike.
Texas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Texas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Texas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Texas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Texas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Texas misses with some punches.
Maldusa is trying to break free.
Maldusa blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldusa backwards.
Texas lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Texas on the inside.
Maldusa blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Texas.
Still in the clinch, Texas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Texas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldusa backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Texas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Texas.
A right handed body shot lands from Texas.
Maldusa is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Texas.
Texas gets through Maldusa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Texas.
Maldusa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Texas.
Texas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Texas.
Texas throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldusa.
Texas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Texas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Texas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Texas lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Texas.
Texas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Texas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Texas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Texas lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Texas.
A short uppercut from Texas.
Texas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldusa backwards.
Texas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldusas head.
Texas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Texas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Texas lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Texas.
Texas lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldusa backwards.
Maldusa is rocked!
Texas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldusa backwards.
Oh Maldusa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Texas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Texas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldusa backwards.
Texas lands an uppercut.
Texas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Texas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldusa backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fighting Texas 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.
Maldusa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Texas.
Maldusa seems to have got his legs back now.
Maldusa throws a right hand that misses
and Texas counters with a right hand to the body.
Texas lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldusa off the cage and back into range.
Texas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Texas.
Fighting Texas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Maldusa.
Texas scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maldusa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldusa throws an off balance right hand
and Texas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Texas connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldusa.
Texas works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Texas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Maldusa got wobbled bad by a big combination! Texas presses forward with punches and knees until Maldusa stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Maldusa closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fighting Texas!
After the big win, Fighting Texas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Vasiliev (ranked 1257 p4p, 1707 weight class) and Lee Tassen (ranked 172 p4p, 220 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Vasiliev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tassen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiliev ducks under a wild hook from Tassen.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Tassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasiliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tassen counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vasiliev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vasiliev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there.
Tassen with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev looking for a guillotine here but Tassen defends easily.
Tassen connects with a couple of short punches.
Tassen lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tassen is working Vasiliev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tassen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tassen stopping the sweep attempt from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev working a defensive guard here.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tassen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tassen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tassen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasiliev is keeping the position for now.
Tassen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tassen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vasiliev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tassen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tassen thuds his right hand into Vasiliev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tassen shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasiliev sprawls well. He's pushed Tassen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasiliev has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen wants a takedown.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tassen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Tassen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasiliev pulls Tassen into guard.
Tassen stands up over Vasiliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vasiliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tassen.
Vasiliev wants to get back to his feet but Tassen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tassen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tassen throwing strikes but missing.
Tassen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tassen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vasiliev 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasiliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasiliev tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tassen stacks Vasiliev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tassen!
Vasiliev looking for a sweep but Tassen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev - that landed with a thud.
Vasiliev fails to pull guard.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Tassen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasiliev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tassen.
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tassen after a bit of a struggle.
Tassen wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee Tassen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tassen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tassen advances position into side control!
Vasiliev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev is being controlled here.
Vasiliev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tassen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tassen working away.
Tassen in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev is trying to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vasiliev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tassen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tassen has control of an arm but Vasiliev manages to advance to Tassen's back!
Tassen prevents Vasiliev from getting a body triangle.
Vasiliev working for a choke but Tassen reverses nicely into Vasiliev 's guard.
Vasiliev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tassen wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving.
Vasiliev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tassen dives into side control.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev is not content to let Tassen control the position.
Check out the look on Tassen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Tassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tassen shoots in but Vasiliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasiliev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vasiliev slips a jab and a cross from Tassen.
Tassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasiliev doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev closes the distance but Tassen moves to the side
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Tassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasiliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Tassen - just one landing.
Tassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Tassen counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tassen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
letting Tassen counter with a right hand.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Tassen moves away
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasiliev wants to clinch up but Tassen keeps it at a distance.
Tassen scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen lands a lovely overhand right.
Tassen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tassen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Tassen counters with a left and a right that hurts Vasiliev! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Tassen jumps into full mount!
Vasiliev is desperately trying to improve his position but Tassen has a good base and remains in mount.
Tassen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tassen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasiliev is looking to escape.
Tassen lands with some strikes.
Tassen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vasiliev is rocked!
Tassen lands a big elbow - Vasiliev is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Vasiliev is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lee Tassen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Balestrin (ranked 1774 p4p, 413 weight class) and Adam Shalashaska (ranked 245 p4p, 66 weight class). Adam Shalashaska is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Balestrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalashaska is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalashaska misses the target.
Balestrin defending well as Shalashaska loads up on a big left hand.
Shalashaska with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Balestrin.
Shalashaska misses with a straight right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shalashaska has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A combination from Balestrin does no damage.
Shalashaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balestrin.
Shalashaska misses with an uppercut.
Balestrin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shalashaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balestrin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalashaska was well out of range. Poor timing from Balestrin.
Shalashaska wants to counter with a clinch but Balestrin pushes him away.
Shalashaska thuds a left hand into Balestrin's body.
Balestrin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balestrin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Balestrin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shalashaska 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.
Shalashaska misses the shot to the body.
Balestrin takes a swing at Shalashaska's ribcage but misses.
Balestrin misses with a hook
and Shalashaska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balestrin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalashaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Balestrin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balestrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalashaska manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Balestrin. Those never looked like landing.
Balestrin throws an overhand right that lands on Shalashaska's shoulder, as Shalashaska tries to avoid the shot.
Shalashaska throws out a counter right but Balestrin avoids it with no problem.
Shalashaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalashaska scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balestrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalashaska throws out a counter right but Balestrin avoids it with no problem.
Shalashaska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shalashaska slips a jab and a cross from Balestrin.
Shalashaska thuds a left hand into Balestrin's body.
Balestrin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balestrin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balestrin takes one on the button.
Balestrin is rocked!
Shalashaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Balestrin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shalashaska fakes the body blow, causing Balestrin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Balestrin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 287 p4p, 499 weight class) and Richard Ramirez (ranked 36 p4p, 73 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Get Lucky as his entrance music. 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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green gets the takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Ramirez but he's now mounted!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez wants to control but Green is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Green tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ramirez is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to control but Green is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.
Green wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ramirez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Green wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Ramirez with the active half guard here but Green passes nicely into side control.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramirez shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramirez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green tries to pull guard but Ramirez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green manages to pull guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Green is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Green keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Green 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.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Green is pushing down on Ramirez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramirez is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that!
Ramirez stops Green from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Green goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ramirez turns into him and now he's in Green's guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Green will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramirez shoots in and bounces Green off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Green working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Green looking to control.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green 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.
Ramirez stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Green is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Green trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Green drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Green as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ramirez screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Green! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title!
In defeat, Richard Ramirez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll end you!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 542 p4p, 392 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 77 p4p, 54 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Balin Trollslayer enters the cage!
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno De Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trollslayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Oliveira on his heels. He'll look to pass De Oliveira's guard now, I'm sure.
De Oliveira working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily.
Trollslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but De Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trollslayer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trollslayer stands up over De Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trollslayer is working De Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trollslayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Trollslayer from controlling successfully.
Trollslayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trollslayer has managed to get both his arms back between De Oliveira's legs - danger averted.
De Oliveira working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Trollslayer working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Oliveira's head.
De Oliveira has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
De Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trollslayer works over De Oliveira with some ground and pound from guard.
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trollslayer controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
De Oliveira is working for a kimura but Trollslayer is defending it quite comfortably.
De Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trollslayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Oliveira.
Trollslayer landing a few short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira trying to control from Trollslayer's half guard. Trollslayer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trollslayer controls De Oliveira momentarily but De Oliveira frees himself.
De Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trollslayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Trollslayer, not yet.
De Oliveira passes into half guard.
Trollslayer tries to roll over but De Oliveira keeps him under control.
De Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Trollslayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer is defending against the submission attempts here by De Oliveira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Oliveira wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balin Trollslayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard.
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
De Oliveira has hold of Trollslayer's hands but Trollslayer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer working De Oliveira over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer working De Oliveira over with strikes.
Trollslayer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Oliveira is rocked!
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through De Oliveira's hands, connecting with De Oliveira's forehead.
Trollslayer lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh De Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trollslayer creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - De Oliveira is out cold and this one is all over! Trollslayer climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
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FIGHT
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