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Nfld fight night 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Bustack (ranked 22827 p4p, 24338 weight class) and Jamari Lexington (ranked 563 p4p, 568 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Bustack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamari Lexington!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lexington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lexington.
Bustack is wriggling around but Lexington manages to pass to half guard.
Lexington winds up and cracks Bustack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lexington working the head and body with strikes.
Lexington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Lexington seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustack has hold of Lexington's hands but Lexington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lexington is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lexington there.
Lexington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lexington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lexington controlling the position easily from mount.
Lexington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
 Bustack is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lexington lands with some strikes.
Lexington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lexington has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bustack is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamari Lexington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sleep Tight (ranked 3990 p4p, 24423 weight class) and Jerry Kramer (ranked 413 p4p, 512 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue 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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sleep Tight !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tight bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sleep Tight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer looking to score a takedown here. Tight is defending well but Kramer drives through and ends up in Tight 's guard.
Kramer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kramer pushes down on Tight 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kramer prevents Tight from improving his position.
Tight wants to control but Kramer passes into side.
Kramer cracks Tight with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tight is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kramer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tight wants to get back to full guard.
Kramer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tight . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kramer working over Tight with some ground and pound. Tight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tight defends it well.
Kramer is trying to control the action in half guard but Tight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kramer wants to pass to mount but Tight is defending the position.
Tight makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tight .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer wanted to stand there but Tight had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tight trying to keep a closed guard but Kramer is proving a slippery customer.
Tight looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
Kramer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass.
Kramer wants to get up but he can't break Tight 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kramer preventing the sweep.
Kramer trying to control but Tight is working from the bottom.
Tight working a defensive guard here.
Tight has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kramer postures up and lands a big shot to Tight 's brow.
Tight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
Tight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tight wants to sweep but no luck.
Tight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tight keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kramer working some strikes from top position.
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 Sleep Tight will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Kramer seems content to control.
Tight is pressing down on Kramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kramer working some strikes from top position.
Tight trying to control the position.
Tight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kramer defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kramer.
Kramer tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tight is looking to take a break and control but Kramer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tight goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kramer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tight 's guard! Nice work there by Kramer!
Kramer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kramer is one step ahead there.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kramer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kramer's guard.
Kramer controlling Tight 's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer looking to control but Tight passes into half guard.
Tight is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kramer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kramer is looking to control Tight 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kramer avoid being mounted?
Tight is pressing down on Kramer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kramer is holding on for now.
That's four 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.
Tight is working hard here to advance position.
Tight works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tight throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tight is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kramer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sleep Tight dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tight fails with a takedown attempt.
Kramer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tight on his heels. He'll look to pass Tight 's guard now, I'm sure.
Tight wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer wanted to stand there but Tight had control of the position.
Kramer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kramer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Kramer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tight trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tight is keeping the position for now.
Kramer won't allow Tight to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tight gets caught napping as Kramer dives in and scores a takedown. Tight manages to retain guard.
Tight uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kramer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kramer working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tight moves into full guard.
Tight keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Tight working a defensive guard here.
Kramer wants to stand but Tight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tight keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tight is on top in guard.
Kramer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tight won't allow Kramer to sweep him here.
Kramer is looking to stand up but Tight isn't so interested in that idea.
Tight looking to pass the guard.
That's four 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.
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tight wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Sleep Tight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sleep Tight .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tight , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sleep Tight !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brix (ranked 4982 p4p, 3609 weight class) and Tj Pen (ranked 570 p4p, 471 weight class). Bobby Brix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tj Pen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Brix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brix tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pen manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Brix really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brix wants to get back to his feet.
Pen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brix's face.
 It looks like Bobby Brix has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brix trying desperately to get to his feet.
Brix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brix tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pen landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bobby Brix's cut is getting worse.
Pen controlling from the full mount.
Pen is landing with some decent strikes but Brix is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bobby Brix's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Brix's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tj Pen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Comblin (ranked 3122 p4p, 23984 weight class) and Nick Adams (ranked 417 p4p, 638 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Comblin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Adams!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Comblin.
Adams throws out a counter right but Comblin avoids it with no problem.
Comblin throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Comblin throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Comblin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Comblin has wrist control.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Comblin wants to stand and escape but Adams is having none of it.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Comblin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Comblin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Comblin's head.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Comblin wants to stand and escape but Adams is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams stops Comblin from standing up.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Comblin has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Comblin wants to stand but Adams is controlling the position.
Comblin pushes Adams off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Comblin misses.
Comblin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Comblin to the mat! Comblin manages to get full guard.
Comblin wants to get back to his feet but Adams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Comblin blocks nicely.
Comblin wants to stand but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Comblin kicks Adams off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Comblin pushes Adams off and gets back to his feet.
Comblin misses with a wild body shot.
Comblin throws a head kick that misses.
Adams throws out a counter right but Comblin avoids it with no problem.
Comblin connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Comblin tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams gets the takedown into side control.
Comblin throws Adams to one side and escapes!
Adams looks winded!
Comblin scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee Comblin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Comblin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into Comblin's guard.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Comblin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Adams throws a strike but Comblin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Comblin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comblin lands a head kick!
Adams shoots for a takedown but Comblin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Comblin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Comblin throws a head kick that Adams semi-blocks.
A combination from Comblin does no damage.
Comblin throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Comblin! Adams is out on his feet! Comblin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Adams is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Adams is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Comblin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lek Ketklang (ranked 3304 p4p, 3039 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 399 p4p, 373 weight class). Balink Tarlah is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lek Ketklang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketklang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Ketklang slips a jab and a cross from Tarlah.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ketklang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tarlah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ketklang scores with a shot to the body.
Tarlah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tarlah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ketklang is looking for a takedown.
Tarlah works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ketklang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarlah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketklang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarlah has managed to get both his arms back between Ketklang's legs - danger averted.
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ketklang keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass.
Ketklang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarlah is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah is working Ketklang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ketklang has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ketklang's head.
Ketklang is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ketklang wants to sweep but no luck.
Ketklang has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarlah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarlah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ketklang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ketklang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Ketklang keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketklang is trying to control the position but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketklang controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Ketklang is keeping the position.
Ketklang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Lek Ketklang has been cut.
Tarlah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarlah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketklang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarlah has managed to get both his arms back between Ketklang's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Ketklang's brow.
Ketklang working a defensive guard here.
Ketklang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarlah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ketklang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tarlah pulls Ketklang in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ketklang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarlah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarlah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarlah!
Ketklang is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ketklang gets back to half guard.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lek Ketklang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice defenses there by Ketklang.
Lek Ketklang's cut is getting worse.
Tarlah digs a good hook to Ketklang's body.
Tarlah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ketklang.
Ketklang scores with a nice head shot.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut. Ketklang saw that one coming.
Tarlah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut.
Tarlah staying out of range there.
Tarlah walks into a stiff left hand from Ketklang.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah digs a good hook to Ketklang's body.
Tarlah clinches.
Tarlah lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ketklang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lek Ketklang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Ketklang keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah distracts Ketklang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ketklang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarlah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tarlah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ketklang is keeping the position for now.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound.
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.
Jeez, Lek Ketklang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lek Ketklang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balink Tarlah!
A relieved looking Balink Tarlah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chill William (ranked 2855 p4p, 1442 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 390 p4p, 214 weight class). Kholin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Berserkir kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chill William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
William is looking to counter punch.
William misses with a head kick.
Kholin takes one to the side of the head.
William lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
William doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kholin with a hook.
Kholin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from William finds it's way round the side to connect with Kholin's head.
William fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kholin on the side of the head.
Kholin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kholin throws a front kick aimed at William's knee but William avoids it well.
Kholin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
William bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kholin's head.
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!
William misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
William works the jab nicely.
Kholin throws a right hand that William ducks under and follows up with a left that William also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kholin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and William has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from William and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
William connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick from Kholin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kholin motions for William to come forward. Kholin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kholin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kholin throws a right hand that misses
and William counters with a nice uppercut.
William keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kholin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
William scores with a jab to the body.
Kholin scores with a nice strike.
Kholin misses with a low kick as William jumps back.
Kholin swats away the attempt to clinch by William.
Kholin thuds a left hand into William's body.
Kholin avoids the body shot from William.
William looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
William walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kholin.
William is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kholin lands with a shot to the body.
Kholin feints and then cracks William's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow William down.
William connects with the punch.
Kholin thuds his right hand into William's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
William throws a big shot that misses.
Kholin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kholin with the inside leg kick.
Kholin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from William.
Kholin misses with a hook. William ducked under it nicely.
Kholin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Kholin.
Kholin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A quick step to the side and William tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kholin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but William is out of range.
William scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from William lands.
Kholin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
William misses with a kick to the body.
Kholin lands with a shot to the body.
William is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by William.
Jab by Kholin.
Kholin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kholin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and William is able to avoid easily.
William throws a big counter combination but Kholin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kholin.
Kholin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from William.
William misses with a body punch
and Kholin counters with a stiff right hand.
William tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kholin was well out of range. Poor timing from William.
Nice body punch from Kholin.
Kholin throws a low kick but William avoids it.
William throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kholin counters with a nice low kick that buckles William's knee momentarily.
William looks to land a right hand but Kholin moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
William throws a body shot but no joy.
Kholin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before William has time to react.
Kholin with the inside leg kick.
Kholin tries to score with a low kick but William moves his leg out of the way.
William is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Kholin tenderised William's leg. William is trying to keep his angry face on.
William misses with an uppercut.
Kholin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kholin throws a body kick that misses.
William swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kholin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kholin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like William was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kholin.
William throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kholin counters with an outside leg kick.
William throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kholin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kholin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kholin throws a front kick aimed at William's knee but William avoids it well.
William appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kholin connects with a solid leg kick.
William blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin 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.
William misses with a leg kick.
Kholin avoids the body shot from William.
A big right from William misses.
William connects with a looping right hand.
Kholin looks to land a left hand but William moved out of range nicely.
Kholin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
William just misses with a punch to the body.
William misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kholin misses the target.
A clash of legs there as William blocks the low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kholin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin connects with an inside leg kick.
William with a hook.
William's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
William throws a head kick but Kholin moves out of range.
William digs a good hook to Kholin's body.
William missing with a left hand there. Kholin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from William.
William is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
William scores with a shot to the body.
Kholin wants to slow William down by chopping away at his legs.
William throws a hook but Kholin blocks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether William might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kholin digs a good body shot into William's ribs.
Kholin connects with a body shot that sends William's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kholin lands a jab to William's midsection.
Kholin scores with a leg kick.
Kholin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kholin keeps William at a distance using the push kick.
William throws a jab when Kholin was well out of range.
William fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kholin manages to avoid it.
Kholin connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Kholin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
William takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kholin.
Kholin with a nice calf kick.
William misses with a hook to the body
and Kholin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
William throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Kholin, right into the meat of the thigh.
William throws a low kick but Kholin avoids it.
William on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kholin. Kholin obviously looking to wear him down.
Kholin digs a good body shot into William's ribs.
William moves out of range as Kholin throws a body kick.
William shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kholin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kholin connects with a leg kick.
William checks a leg kick.
Kholin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin lands a leg kick that knocks William off balance momentarily.
William misses with a body punch
and Kholin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kholin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dalinar Kholin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
William misses the shot to the body.
William looks to land a body kick but Kholin moved away.
A nice leg kick from Kholin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kholin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
William pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Kholin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
William swings widly with a right hand
and Kholin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kholin lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kholin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kholin digs a good body shot into William's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kholin misses with a straight right.
Kholin connects with a body shot.
Kholin connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kholin.
Kholin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kholin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like William wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kholin lands with a nice combination. William backs away looking to recover.
William misses with a looping right.
Kholin is looking to slow William down with leg kicks.
Kholin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
William steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kholin. That one must have hurt.
William has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kholin.
Kholin lands a jab to the nose.
Kholin lands with an uppercut that bounces William off the cage and back into range.
William is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kholin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends William sprawling to the canvas! William rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kholin finish him?!
Oh William is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kholin scoring well with a low kick there.
Kholin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
William throws a sloppy head kick
and Kholin counters with an outside leg kick.
Kholin lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kholin with a nice calf kick.
William seems to have got his legs back now.
William swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kholin counters with a good low kick that William was not able to check.
Kholin moves away from the strike by William.
William loads up on a big right hand but Kholin slips the punch.
William scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
William checks a leg kick.
Kholin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
William just misses with a punch to the body.
Kholin misses with a low kick.
William tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kholin was well out of range. Poor timing from William.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin misses with a head kick.
William takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Kholin tenderised William's leg. William is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kholin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like William was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kholin looks to land a combination but William avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Kholin.
A slow jab from William misses its intended target.
It seemed like Kholin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
William swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kholin throws a leg kick but William sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kholin cracks William with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
William throws a big shot that misses.
William avoids the body shot from Kholin.
William bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kholin's head backwards.
William doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kholin throws a head kick that misses.
William misses with a straight right.
William throws a lazy right hand but Kholin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kholin throws a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kholin. That's going to slow William down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin misses with a low kick.
A low kick from William misses
and Kholin counters with a straight right hand.
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!
William checks a low kick from Kholin.
William missing with a left hand there. Kholin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kholin jabs William to the body, keeping him at a distance.
William throws a lazy right hand but Kholin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
William looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
William throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kholin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kholin throws a jab but it's blocked by William.
Kholin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
William throws a hook but Kholin avoids it easily.
Kholin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kholin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kholin throws a front kick aimed at William's knee but William avoids it well.
Kholin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from William.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William slips under a jab.
William misses the body punch
and Kholin counters with a good low kick that William was not able to check.
William takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
William misses the body punch
and Kholin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kholin drops William with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but William looks back up at him and smiles so Kholin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kholin wants to land a leg kick but William is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from William misses the target.
Kholin tries a low kick but William avoids it.
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!
William takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kholin throws a low kick but William moves out of range easily.
William swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kholin. That's going to slow William down.
Kholin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
William misses with a looping left.
Kholin lands a head shot.
Kholin checks a low kick from William.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kholin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and William has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kholin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from William.
Kholin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
William throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chill William has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kholin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent William stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kholin ducks under a wild hook from William.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kholin, as that shot connected.
Kholin throws a lazy right hand but William sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
William swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as William checks a leg kick.
Kholin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from William.
William throws a half hearted mid kick.
William misses with a hook. Kholin ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalinar Kholin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kholin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalinar Kholin!
Dalinar Kholin made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Lee (ranked 1774 p4p, 1906 weight class) and Romega Vartanein (ranked 223 p4p, 239 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vartanein! But no joy.
Lee is looking to clinch but Vartanein is avoiding it.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.
Vartanein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee manages to pull guard.
Vartanein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vartanein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vartanein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vartanein is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vartanein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vartanein lying in Lee's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lee decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Vartanein taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Lee!
Conor Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sorry Eh (ranked 1080 p4p, 1805 weight class) and Sonny Day (ranked 152 p4p, 227 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sorry Eh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Day!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Day scores with a jab. Eh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Eh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eh prevents Day from getting back to his feet.
Eh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Day is trying to control the position but Eh postures up.
Day throws his legs up looking for a submission but Eh uses it to pass to side control.
Day told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Day sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eh slows the pace down in half guard.
Day is looking for a sweep. Eh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eh controlling the action here.
Eh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Day for as long as he can get away with.
Eh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Day sees it coming and defends easily.
Day pushes Eh off looking to stand but Eh dives back in and keeps control.
That's two 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Day misses with a head kick.
Eh defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Eh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Day on his heels. He'll look to pass Day's guard now, I'm sure.
Eh is standing up over Day. Day looks to escape but Eh dives into side control.
Day takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Eh working the head with strikes.
Day seems a little lost for a moment, as Eh dominates the positioning.
Day manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Day wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eh lands strikes from half guard.
Day has hold of Eh's hands but Eh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Day is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eh's back!
Eh trying to get back to his feet but Day is in full control for now.
Eh is trying to break free.
Eh is working hard here to advance position.
Eh is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day has the hooks in. Eh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Eh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Day really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Eh.
Eh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Day struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eh trying to survive by controlling the hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sonny Day will probably get the nod.
That's time! Eh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Day throws a right and a left that Eh avoids nicely.
Eh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day throws a combination. Eh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eh tries to move into range but Day moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Eh should have avoided that one.
Day throws a jab when Eh was well out of range.
Eh feinted with a counter takedown.
Day misses with a double jab.
Eh feinted with a counter takedown.
Day gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Eh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eh is standing up over Day. Day looks to escape but Eh dives into side control.
Eh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Day down.
Eh working the head and body with strikes.
Eh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
 Day is rocked!
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.
Day looks to move to half guard but instead Eh has passed into mount! Damn!
Day is still in real trouble! Can Eh finish him?
Eh unloading with bombs!
Eh looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Day covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sorry Eh!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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