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Highland 119 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Little Late (ranked 3997 p4p, 4678 weight class) and Mason Marmot (ranked 473 p4p, 512 weight class). Mason Marmot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Marmot !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late shoots in but no luck this time.
Late keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marmot darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.
Marmot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marmot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Late.
We've been told by Late's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marmot gets a clinch.
Late jumps guard but Marmot stands there with Late around his waist. Late gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marmot has Late pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marmot breaks the clinch.
Late misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marmot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Late was looking to counter with a kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marmot .
Late tries to counter by clinching up but Marmot breaks away and moves out of range.
Marmot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marmot wants the takedown. Late is fighting it off but Marmot persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Late's guard against the cage.
Late is looking to stand back up but Marmot counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Late.
Late on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Late tries to get out of the position.
Late is looking for a sweep. Marmot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Late moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late wants to stand up but Marmot is controlling him.
Late is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Late keeping full guard, as Marmot tries to pass.
Marmot trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Late looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marmot controls the pace.
Late knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marmot on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Late wants to sweep but no luck.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Marmot is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Late is defended easily by Marmot .
Marmot misses with a double jab
and Late counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marmot misses with a kick to the body.
Marmot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Late counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Late shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Late tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marmot swivels and escapes.
Marmot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marmot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Late.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Late tries a low kick but Marmot avoids it.
Marmot thinks about the counter body kick.
Marmot throws a head kick but Late moves out of range.
Marmot rushes Late and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marmot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Late shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marmot as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marmot is defended easily by Late.
A punch combination from Late misses.
Marmot follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mason Marmot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marmot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Late defends well and Marmot ends up having to push Late into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marmot shoots in for a double leg but Late sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Little Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marmot .
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marmot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marmot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Late avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late tries to keep at a distance but Marmot has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marmot is looking for a takedown.
Late breaks the clinch.
Marmot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Late pinned against the cage. Late gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Marmot tries to get set, Late tries to push him back and clinch up but Marmot manages to avoid the attempt.
Marmot throws a jab but it's blocked by Late.
Marmot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Late dives in and grabs Marmot 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marmot pushes down on Late's head and hops out.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Marmot pushes him off.
Late sets himself, and Marmot steps forward looking for the clinch! Late avoids it this time.
Marmot tries to clinch
and Marmot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Late.
Late closes the distance and pushes Marmot back into the cage.
Late wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Late is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marmot is keeping busy.
Late tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Late jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marmot walks away with a smile on his face. Late gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Late throws a wild body kick that Marmot sees coming a mile off.
Late closes the distance but Marmot moves to the side
and Marmot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marmot wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Late is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marmot is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Late looking to control.
Marmot forces his way into half guard.
Marmot passes into side control, despite Late's attempt to control the position.
Marmot wants to stand but Late has his arm trapped.
Marmot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Late is looking for a sweep.
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.
Marmot tries to stand but Late is controlling his head.
Marmot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marmot working the body and head with strikes.
Late can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marmot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marmot is looking to take a break and control but Late is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marmot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Late shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marmot defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Marmot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Late thuds a left hand into Marmot 's body.
Late tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marmot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marmot wants it to stay on the feet.
Marmot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marmot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Late throws a head kick that misses.
Marmot has his takedown stuffed
and Late counters with a three punch combo that has Marmot backing up. Marmot nods at Late to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late has his takedown stuffed
and Marmot counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Late has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marmot after a bit of a struggle.
Marmot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Late gets a clinch.
Late drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marmot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Late has Marmot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marmot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marmot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Late pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marmot shoots in for a double leg but Late sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Marmot pushes him off.
Late throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Late moves into the clinch.
Late dodges an elbow strike from Marmot .
Late managing to block the knees to the body from Marmot .
Marmot tries to throw a body punch but Late avoids it by throwing Marmot back against the cage.
Marmot tries for a takedown but Late manages to get underhooks.
Late jumps guard but Marmot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marmot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late blocks a head kick by Marmot .
Marmot swats away the attempt to clinch by Late.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Late.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Late wants to clinch.
Late scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marmot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Late doesn't manage to clinch there - Marmot circles away.
Late tries to sprawl but Marmot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Late has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Marmot is on him like a limpet, forcing Late back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Marmot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marmot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Late tries to land a knee to the head but Marmot blocks with his arms.
Marmot wants to take the fight to the mat but Late manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Marmot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Late tries a knee to the head but Marmot blocks it.
Late fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Late showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marmot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marmot !
Little Late spoke after the fight, saying 'Duh?!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bravis Trowne (ranked 3948 p4p, 3706 weight class) and Johanas Jankens (ranked 468 p4p, 443 weight class). Jankens has chosen Can't touch this by- MC HAMMER as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bravis Trowne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johanas Jankens!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankens throws a shot to the body.
Jankens missing with a left hand there. Trowne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jankens misses with a double jab.
Trowne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jankens throws a jab when Trowne was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jankens.
Jankens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 It looks like Bravis Trowne has been cut.
Jankens feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Trowne sprawling to the canvas! Trowne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jankens finish him?!
 Trowne is rocked!
Johanas Jankens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trowne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jankens counters with a crisp right hand that drops Trowne! Jankens lets Trowne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Trowne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jankens fakes the body blow, causing Trowne to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Trowne goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johanas Jankens!
A victorious Johanas Jankens thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Regal Montgomery (ranked 3803 p4p, 3960 weight class) and Justin Gaethje (ranked 444 p4p, 457 weight class). Justin Gaethje has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Regal Montgomery's chin.
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Regal Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Gaethje!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaethje cracks Montgomery with a good jab.
It looks like Regal Montgomery has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Montgomery on that attempt.
Montgomery throws a series of strikes that have Gaethje backpedaling.
Donk. Gaethje catches Montgomery right on the button with a cross.
Montgomery moves out of range as Gaethje strikes.
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montgomery is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gaethje.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaethje is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Gaethje circles away and we're back to standing.
Montgomery closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaethje, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery slows the pace down.
Montgomery tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well.
Montgomery trying to control the position but Gaethje is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gaethje is trying to escape and Montgomery transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gaethje is forced to tap! Nice work there by Montgomery! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regal Montgomery!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier DeJesus (ranked 5373 p4p, 2677 weight class) and Roger Sparr (ranked 576 p4p, 335 weight class). DeJesus's entrance music is Fond my mind. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roger Sparr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier DeJesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr closes the distance and clinches.
DeJesus is trying to force a seperation but Sparr has the dominant position.
Sparr manages to pull guard.
Sparr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparr controls DeJesus momentarily but DeJesus frees himself.
Sparr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeJesus defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparr pushes a forearm under DeJesus's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, DeJesus is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Sparr!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Sparr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Xavier DeJesus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dang it, well good job señor'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Marcos (ranked 1613 p4p, 3059 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 97 p4p, 194 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 5 - 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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Marcos avoids it easily.
We've been told by Marcos's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcos, which made it look bad.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marcos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos working a defensive guard here.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marcos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos working a defensive guard here.
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marcos passes into side control.
Henderson stops Marcos from passing to mount.
Marcos controlling from side mount.
Henderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marcos's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson won't allow Marcos to pass to mount.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcos is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
Henderson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is not content to let Marcos control the position.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Marcos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marcos not doing much here.
Marcos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderson!
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marcos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Marcos controlling from the full mount.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos controlling the position easily from mount.
Marcos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Carlos Marcos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henderson scores with a takedown into Marcos's guard.
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Marcos is stalling in the full guard.
Marcos trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Carlos Marcos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson has his foot on Marcos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcos works his way back into a safe position though.
Henderson working for a triangle but Marcos defends it easily.
Marcos is pushing down on Henderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcos controlling the action here.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcos pulls his head out easily.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marcos in particular looking to stall.
Marcos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson with the active half guard here but Marcos passes nicely into side control.
Marcos wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marcos is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcos trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Marcos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Henderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Marcos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Saigon (ranked 2165 p4p, 2630 weight class) and Matthew Quigley (ranked 272 p4p, 340 weight class). Saigon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Run through the jungle. Johnny Saigon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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9 - 10 - 0 |
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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 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Saigon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Saigon ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley cracks a nice hook into Saigon's ribs.
Quigley throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Quigley misses with a hook
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Quigley takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
A combination from Saigon does no damage.
Quigley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Quigley connects with a looping right hand.
Quigley throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a stiff right hand.
Saigon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quigley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saigon staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Saigon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saigon misses with a straight left.
Quigley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quigley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Saigon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saigon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quigley 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
Quigley cracks Saigon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quigley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saigon throws a combination. Quigley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Quigley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saigon slips a jab from Quigley.
Quigley throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Saigon.
Saigon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quigley.
Saigon looks to land a right hand but Quigley moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quigley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saigon digs a good body shot into Quigley's ribs.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quigley thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quigley looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley looks to land a right hand but Saigon moved out of range.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quigley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saigon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Quigley takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley misses with a body shot.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Quigley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon slips under a jab.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quigley.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon throws a head kick but Quigley moves out of range.
Quigley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quigley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saigon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Quigley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley misses with a hook. Saigon ducked under it nicely.
Saigon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quigley. Quigley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saigon scores with the left hand. Quigley knows he should have avoided that one.
Quigley cracks Saigon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quigley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quigley throws a big shot that misses.
Quigley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quigley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saigon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Quigley misses.
Saigon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Quigley throws a hook to the side of Saigon's head but Saigon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saigon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quigley swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Quigley is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley misses the shot to the body.
Saigon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quigley in his tracks.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Quigley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quigley thinking.
Quigley slips a jab and a cross from Saigon.
Quigley misses the shot to the body.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quigley throws the left hand but Saigon avoids the punch easily.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saigon tries to clinch but Quigley moves out of range.
Matthew Quigley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quigley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Saigon misses with a wild combination.
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 Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quigley.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Saigon lands a jab.
Quigley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quigley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quigley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saigon has time to react.
Saigon throws a shot from downtown. Quigley moves away and avoids it.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quigley cracks Saigon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Saigon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Quigley finish him?
Saigon is rocked!
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!
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Quigley is just out of range.
Oh Saigon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Quigley misses with a looping left.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Saigon drops his hands momentarily. Quigley doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Saigon staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Saigon doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
A victorious Matthew Quigley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Williams (ranked 1996 p4p, 2193 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 258 p4p, 281 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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13 - 11 - 0 |
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9 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilson wants to control but Williams postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson keeps trying to improve his position.
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Wilson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wilson won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Wilson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Williams is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams prevents Wilson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control here.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
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.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilson is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Wilson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Williams is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wilson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Goddard (ranked 1744 p4p, 717 weight class) and Anwar Rinda (ranked 186 p4p, 90 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Goddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Anwar Rinda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goddard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rinda on his heels. He'll look to pass Rinda's guard now, I'm sure.
Goddard won't allow Rinda to sweep him here.
Goddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinda is retaining full guard.
Goddard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rinda's head.
Goddard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rinda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rinda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rinda holds on and takes a little breather.
Goddard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goddard is aware though and is defending well.
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rinda wants to sweep here but Goddard controlling him for the moment.
Goddard distracts Rinda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goddard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rinda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goddard defends well.
Goddard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rinda has momentary wrist control but Goddard slips an elbow through the middle.
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goddard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goddard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rinda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rinda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goddard has managed to get both his arms back between Rinda's legs - danger averted.
Goddard trying to control but Rinda is working from the bottom.
Goddard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinda is looking for a triangle but Goddard pushes his legs off easily.
Goddard wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving.
Goddard preventing the sweep.
Goddard is working Rinda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goddard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rinda's guard.
Rinda is in trouble now - Goddard has advanced to mount!
Goddard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goddard working for a guillotine from mount but Rinda is in no mood to give up.
Rinda is squirming around, avoiding Goddard's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddard lands with some strikes.
Goddard looking to control but Rinda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goddard raining down shots from the mount!
Goddard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Goddard landing strikes from the mount.
Goddard landing punches.
Rinda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rinda is trying to escape the mount but Goddard keeps good control and instead manages to take Rinda's back.
Goddard is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rinda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rinda is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinda wants to control his opponent's hands but Goddard gets his hands free.
Goddard working for a choke but Rinda is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goddard lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rinda hold on?!
Rinda covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Goddard misses with a punch to the head.
Rinda can't escape the position.
Goddard working for a choke but Rinda is defending well.
Rinda trying to control the hands but Goddard breaks the grip.
Rinda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rinda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Goddard dominated that round.
That's time! Goddard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goddard fails with a takedown attempt.
Rinda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rinda wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinda! But no joy.
Goddard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Goddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goddard looking to score a takedown here. Rinda is defending well but Goddard drives through and ends up in Rinda's guard.
Goddard throwing strikes but missing.
Rinda pulls Goddard in close to his closed guard and prevents Goddard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rinda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Goddard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rinda has tightened it up now! Goddard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anwar Rinda!
An out of breath Anwar Rinda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Ramirez (ranked 420 p4p, 681 weight class) and Shug Skinner (ranked 58 p4p, 97 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramirez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get Lucky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Skinner.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Skinner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skinner scores with a nice right hand.
Richard Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Skinner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skinner digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Skinner as Ramirez shoots in.
Decent striking displayed by Skinner there.
Ramirez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skinner to the mat! Skinner manages to get full guard.
Ramirez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
Skinner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Skinner is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Skinner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramirez has passed into half guard!
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but Skinner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage.
Skinner is trying is best to control the position here.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Skinner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skinner is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Skinner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramirez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez postures up.
Skinner looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Skinner has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Skinner looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Ramirez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Skinner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skinner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner tries to control Ramirez's body but Ramirez pushes him off. Skinner squirms to his side and now Ramirez has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Ramirez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
It seemed like Skinner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skinner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Skinner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Skinner counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skinner throws out a powerful jab.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Ramirez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ramirez's defenses.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Skinner has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez avoiding damage.
Skinner prevents the takedown attempt.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
I was talking to Ramirez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramirez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skinner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ramirez's defenses.
It looks like Richard Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skinner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ramirez's defenses.
Skinner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skinner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skinner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Skinner throws a counter combo.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skinner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Skinner to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skinner sprawls well. Skinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skinner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A cross from Skinner lands.
Skinner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramirez's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ramirez sprawling to the canvas! Ramirez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Skinner finish him?!
Ramirez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Skinner saw that one coming.
Skinner fakes the body blow, causing Ramirez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ramirez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shug Skinner!
An out of breath Shug Skinner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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 Rav Kapur (ranked 242 p4p, 655 weight class) and Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 42 p4p, 89 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rav Kapur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwalin Giantslayer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapur dives in for a single leg takedown but Giantslayer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Giantslayer decides to pull guard.
Kapur sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Giantslayer's guard.
Giantslayer is looking to control Kapur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Giantslayer avoid being mounted?
Kapur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Giantslayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Kapur trying to control the action but Giantslayer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer trying to control here.
Giantslayer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantslayer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kapur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Giantslayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kapur.
Kapur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Giantslayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Giantslayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Giantslayer is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Giantslayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Kapur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kapur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Giantslayer is defending against the submission attempts here by Kapur.
The fighters are battling for position here. Giantslayer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kapur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giantslayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kapur trying to control but Giantslayer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giantslayer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kapur manages to get himself to full guard.
Giantslayer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ramirez Dojo Of Excellence. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Giantslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kapur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kapur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giantslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giantslayer preventing the sweep.
Kapur looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Kapur can't keep his opponent in guard - Giantslayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Giantslayer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Giantslayer lands a nice short elbow.
Giantslayer is looking to take a break and control but Kapur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Giantslayer is thwarting Kapur's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giantslayer thows a huge punch but Kapur dodges it nicely.
Giantslayer is nestled in close to Kapur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwalin Giantslayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rav Kapur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kapur.
Giantslayer throws a lazy right hand but Kapur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giantslayer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kapur tries to roll over but Giantslayer keeps him under control.
Giantslayer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rav Kapur's cut is getting worse.
Kapur actively working from the bottom here.
Giantslayer works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kapur is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The strikes coming from Giantslayer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur is looking for a sweep.
Kapur struggling a bit here.
Giantslayer scores with punches from side control.
Rav Kapur's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kapur wants to control but Giantslayer postures up.
Giantslayer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kapur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Giantslayer trying to control the position but Kapur is working away.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound.
Jeez, Rav Kapur's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rav Kapur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwalin Giantslayer!
In his post fight interview, Dwalin Giantslayer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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