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300.F.C FREE FIGHTS PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Howard (ranked 24740 p4p, 24959 weight class) and Andy Liu (ranked 626 p4p, 618 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayson Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Liu!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu dives in and grabs Howard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes down on Liu's head and hops out.
Howard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Liu!
Howard throws a strike aimed at the side of Liu's head but Liu avoids it well.
Howard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Howard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Howard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Liu being controlled for a moment.
Liu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Liu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu can't do much from the bottom here.
Liu is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Howard.
Liu parries the strikes from Howard easily there. Howard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Liu to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu wants to control but Howard postures up.
Howard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liu did well to prevent Howard getting side control.
Liu pushes Howard off looking to stand but Howard dives back in and keeps control.
Howard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liu defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Howard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Howard controlling his opponent.
Liu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Howard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Howard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Howard looking to ground and pound but Liu is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Howard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Liu tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
Howard landing shots from mount.
Liu looks winded!
Howard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Liu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Poor strikes thrown by Howard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Howard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Howard thowing shots but they're missing.
Howard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Howard lands a big elbow.
Howard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Liu is working to get back to half guard.
Howard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Howard looking to secure an arm triangle but Liu defends it well.
Liu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Howard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Howard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Liu because Howard loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Liu because Howard loaded up on that one.
Howard with good strikes from the mount here!
Liu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Howard.
Howard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Liu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Liu shrugs it off.
Liu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Howard.
Liu throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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!
Howard trying to control but Liu is having none of it.
Howard looking to ground and pound but Liu is blocking nicely.
A big strike lands for Howard! That's really hurt Liu and he's turned his back - Howard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Howard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Howard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kealin Bishop (ranked 5558 p4p, 5567 weight class) and Dre Miller Ii (ranked 585 p4p, 586 weight class). Kealin Bishop has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kealin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Miller Ii!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller Ii counters by clinching up.
Miller Ii turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bishop is trying to improve his position.
Bishop has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Miller Ii stands up.
Kealin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller Ii clinches up with Bishop and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller Ii has clasped his hands together around Bishop's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Bishop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller Ii off and has taken his back!
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!
Miller Ii is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop throwing sloppy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller Ii is trying to break free.
Miller Ii keeps trying to improve his position.
Miller Ii prevents Bishop from getting a body triangle.
Bishop controlling well, preventing Miller Ii from escaping the position.
Bishop is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bishop gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bishop gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bishop apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bishop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller Ii instigates a clinch.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but Miller Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Miller Ii gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Miller Ii tries to pass.
Miller Ii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bishop is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Miller Ii frees his head nicely. Oh but Bishop has switched to an armbar! Miller Ii is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kealin Bishop!
Kealin Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caol Hioki (ranked 4183 p4p, 24553 weight class) and Lee Kim Park (ranked 231 p4p, 293 weight class). Kim Park has chosen Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Caol Hioki 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caol Hioki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Kim Park!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim Park is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kim Park gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hioki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kim Park to counter with a crisp jab.
Hioki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kim Park counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim Park ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim Park unleashes a big counter combination but Hioki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Hioki misses.
A little jabbing left from Kim Park 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.
Hioki lands a really nice looking cross but Kim Park seems unphased.
Hioki misses with an uppercut
and Kim Park counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim Park drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kim Park on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hioki scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim Park should have avoided that one.
Hioki misses with a straight left.
Kim Park looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hioki misses the shot to the body.
Kim Park feints the counter takedown.
Hioki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caol Hioki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hioki misses with a straight right.
Hioki misses with an uppercut. Kim Park saw that one coming.
Kim Park is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioki has managed to clinch.
Kim Park is trying to pull guard but Hioki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hioki lands with a right to the head.
Kim Park jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hioki walks away with a smile on his face. Kim Park gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kim Park moves away from the strike by Hioki.
A lazy body kick from Hioki
and Kim Park counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hioki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim Park slips under a jab from Hioki.
Hioki misses with a shot to the body
and Kim Park cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim Park takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioki throws a hook but Kim Park blocks it.
Kim Park throws a counter combo.
Hioki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hioki connects with a looping right hand.
Hioki clinches with his opponent.
Hioki lands with a light punch inside.
Hioki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hioki lands with a light punch inside.
Kim Park tries to pull guard but Hioki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Kim Park.
Kim Park has Hioki pressed against the cage, preventing Hioki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kim Park tries to pull guard but Hioki holds him up against the cage and eventually Kim Park drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim Park tries to pull guard but Hioki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kim Park fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kim Park tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hioki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hioki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kim Park looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kim Park tries to pull guard but Hioki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kim Park jumps guard but Hioki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kim Park tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hioki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hioki is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Hioki.
Kim Park is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hioki to keep the fight standing.
Hioki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Hioki on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim Park jumps into guard, dragging Hioki to the mat.
Kim Park looking for a triangle here. Hioki is fighting it but it looks tight! Kim Park pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hioki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lee Kim Park!
Lee Kim Park took some time post fight to say the following; 'NEW ERA BEGINS !!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Miguel Garces had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 176.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Lala Payash was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Ikuiku (ranked 4238 p4p, 4475 weight class) and Kaka Rot (ranked 233 p4p, 238 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Ikuiku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaka Rot!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikuiku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ikuiku moves into the clinch.
Ikuiku gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ikuiku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ikuiku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ikuiku controls the pace.
Rot keeping full guard, as Ikuiku tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikuiku won't allow Rot to sweep him here.
Ikuiku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ikuiku gets to his feet. Rot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rot lands a jab to Ikuiku's midsection.
Rot tries to close the distance and clinch but Ikuiku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ikuiku gets the takedown into side control.
Rot is trying to control Ikuiku's posture but Ikuiku avoids it.
Rot is looking to reverse the position.
Rot bucks up and tries to throw Ikuiku off but instead Ikuiku has got his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rot tries to escape the position.
Rot trying to control the hands but Ikuiku won't let him.
Even with his hooks in, Ikuiku manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rot trying to control but not successfully.
What can Rot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rot trying to control the hands but Ikuiku won't let him.
Ikuiku scores with punches to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ikuiku missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ikuiku's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikuiku keeps control of the position as Rot tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ikuiku working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Ikuiku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ikuiku defends well and Rot ends up having to push Ikuiku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ikuiku is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rot's half guard.
Rot trying to control from the bottom.
Ikuiku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rot wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikuiku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ikuiku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rot tries to roll over but Ikuiku keeps him under control.
Rot wants to control but Ikuiku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ikuiku trying to control from half guard but Rot is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Rot.
Rot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ikuiku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ikuiku trying to control the position from guard on top but Rot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikuiku advances to half guard.
Rot gets back to full guard.
Ikuiku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ikuiku wants to control from the top but Rot keeps moving.
Ikuiku stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ikuiku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rot did well to prevent Ikuiku getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rot trying to control but Ikuiku postures up.
Ikuiku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rot keeps working.
Rot wants to get back to his feet.
Ikuiku wants to take a breather but Rot is having none of it.
Rot tries to roll over but Ikuiku keeps him under control.
Ikuiku wants to pass to mount but Rot is defending the position.
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.
Rot is trying to stand up here but Ikuiku is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ikuiku takes the fight into the clinch.
Rot misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rot is looking to break free of the clinch but Ikuiku has double underhooks.
Rot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ikuiku pulls guard successfully.
Ikuiku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Ikuiku dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ikuiku slaps away a takedown attempt from Rot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ikuiku.
Ikuiku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ikuiku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ikuiku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rot struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rot looking for a sweep but Ikuiku has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rot tries to reverse the position but Ikuiku maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ikuiku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rot can do to turn this around?
Rot tries to improve his position but instead Ikuiku has taken his back!
Rot is trying to break free.
Kenji Ikuiku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rot trying to get back to his feet but Ikuiku is in full control for now.
Ikuiku throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rot could be in trouble here!
Ikuiku is riding his opponent, not letting Rot buck him off.
Rot trying to get back to his feet but Ikuiku is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rot trying to control the hands but Ikuiku won't let him.
Ikuiku keeps control of the position as Rot tries to break free.
Rot has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ikuiku.
Ikuiku is hanging on to Rot's back as he tries to escape.
Rot takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ikuiku trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikuiku controlling from the back.
Ikuiku trying to control momentarily.
Ikuiku has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ikuiku just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rot trying to get back to his feet but Ikuiku is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Ikuiku go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rot tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ikuiku is working the ground and pound. Can Rot escape?
Kaka Rot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenji Ikuiku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ikuiku working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Ikuiku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ikuiku, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Ikuiku!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruang Sak Kachornsak (ranked 4219 p4p, 4262 weight class) and Ayyuken Wi (ranked 232 p4p, 234 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruang Sak Kachornsak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ayyuken Wi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sak Kachornsak scores with a head kick.
Wi gets tackled into the cage by Sak Kachornsak. Sak Kachornsak maintains the clinch.
Wi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wi scores with a jab.
Sak Kachornsak shoots in for a takedown but Wi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sak Kachornsak closes the distance but Wi moves to the side
and Wi counters with a nice body shot.
Sak Kachornsak misses with a wild body shot.
Wi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 Sak Kachornsak is rocked!
 It looks like Ruang Sak Kachornsak has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wi lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sak Kachornsak tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ayyuken Wi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Arnason (ranked 4290 p4p, 4661 weight class) and Roman Greco (ranked 517 p4p, 535 weight class). Arnason comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Off The Wall. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Arnason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Greco!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arnason avoids it really well and circles away.
Greco misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arnason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arnason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arnason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arnason pinned against the cage. Arnason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Arnason's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason throws a series of strikes that have Greco backpedaling.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arnason as he avoids it easily.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
Greco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arnason duly obliges.
Greco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Arnason wants to improve his position but Greco is controlling well.
Arnason preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Greco winds up and cracks Arnason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to free his trapped foot but Arnason is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greco is working for a kimura but Arnason is defending it quite comfortably.
Arnason is controlling Greco's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Greco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arnason trying to control from the bottom.
Arnason tries to get to full guard but Greco has control of the leg.
Arnason trying to control but Greco postures up.
Arnason is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greco is working for a kimura but Arnason is defending it quite comfortably.
Greco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arnason controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arnason trying to control but Greco postures up.
Arnason regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco pushing down on Arnason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arnason is looking to control Greco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnason avoid being mounted?
Greco is keen to just control but Arnason is a slippery customer.
Arnason wants to get back to full guard.
Arnason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greco is working away from the top position though.
Arnason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greco on the ground.
Arnason is looking for a sweep. Greco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to pass the guard but Arnason is defending well.
Arnason is refusing to be controlled, as Greco sits in half guard.
Arnason is controlling Greco's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnason is looking to control Greco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnason avoid being mounted?
Greco trying to control the pace.
Greco is looking to advance position but Arnason won't allow it.
Arnason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greco is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greco is controlling the pace.
Greco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnason sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Jeremy Arnason will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Arnason throws a combination. Greco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greco has his takedown stuffed
and Arnason counters by moving into the clinch.
Greco trying to control the position but instead, Arnason has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greco into the cage.
Arnason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnason walks away with a smile on his face. Greco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arnason as he jumps to the side.
Arnason tries to counter by clinching up but Greco breaks away and moves out of range.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roman Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco swings for the body but Arnason moves out of range.
Roman Greco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason scores with a hook to the body. Greco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnason but Arnason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Greco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Greco.
Greco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Greco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arnason's waist but Arnason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greco off to one side.
Greco fails with a takedown attempt.
As Greco tries to get set, Arnason tries to push him back and clinch up but Greco manages to avoid the attempt.
Arnason connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco has a takedown stuffed.
Arnason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco misses with a takedown
and Arnason counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arnason.
Arnason stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Greco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arnason scores with a knee to the head.
Arnason lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Roman Greco has been cut.
Arnason lands with a light punch inside.
Arnason lands with a light punch inside.
Greco letting Arnason take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason lands a knee to the head.
 Greco is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnason.
Arnason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Arnason.
Arnason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arnason as Greco tries to tie him up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arnason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Arnason.
Stalling in the clinch from Arnason.
Arnason seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnason scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Arnason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jeremy Arnason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arnason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnason smiles and moves away.
Greco dives in and grabs Arnason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnason pushes down on Greco's head and hops out.
Arnason stuffs the takedown attempt from Greco. Greco gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnason connects with a nice looking jab.
Greco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arnason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Greco wants to get back to striking at distance but Arnason won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Arnason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Greco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Arnason drops Greco with a beautiful combination! Greco stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arnason is looking for the KO!
Greco is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnason finish him?
Arnason scores with a decent looking hook.
Greco fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco seems to have recovered his senses.
Greco looks for a takedown but Arnason sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arnason.
A left lands for Arnason.
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!
Arnason lunges at Greco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greco's hand.
Arnason thuds a left hand into Greco's body.
Arnason lands with a straight right. Greco didn't see that one coming.
Arnason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arnason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greco.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
Arnason scores with a jab. Greco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arnason lands with a big left! Greco is wobbled badly! Arnason comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Greco to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremy Arnason!
An out of breath Jeremy Arnason 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Taplin (ranked 3085 p4p, 4288 weight class) and Ayyuken Zi (ranked 357 p4p, 437 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Taplin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ayyuken Zi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Zi.
No luck for Taplin with that takedown attempt.
Taplin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taplin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taplin lands in his opponent's guard.
Zi is wriggling around but Taplin manages to pass to half guard.
Zi is in trouble now - Taplin has advanced to mount!
Taplin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taplin is working for a guillotine from mount but Zi frees his head quite easily.
Zi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Taplin scoring with strikes but Zi is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Taplin controlling the pace for now.
Taplin raining down shots from the mount!
Taplin controlling his opponent.
Zi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Taplin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zi tries to buck Taplin off but he can't manage it.
Taplin has control of Zi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taplin controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zi tries to buck Taplin off but Taplin takes his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zi is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Taplin manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Zi is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Taplin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Matias (ranked 3696 p4p, 3445 weight class) and Nakula Sadewa (ranked 209 p4p, 196 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduardo Matias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nakula Sadewa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sadewa.
Sadewa throws a jab when Matias was well out of range.
Matias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sadewa.
We've been told by Matias's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matias slips a straight right by Sadewa.
Matias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sadewa's coach down at Champion Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sadewa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Matias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sadewa throws out the jab.
Sadewa misses with a hook
and Matias decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sadewa's guard.
Sadewa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matias.
Matias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadewa's head.
Matias stands up over Sadewa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadewa striking off his back but it's not causing Matias any problems.
Sadewa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Matias stopping the sweep attempt from Sadewa.
Matias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadewa's head.
Sadewa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matias manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadewa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadewa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sadewa wants to control from the top but Matias keeps moving.
Matias is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sadewa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sadewa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matias is keeping busy.
Sadewa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matias.
Sadewa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sadewa managing to block the knees to the body from Matias.
Sadewa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sadewa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadewa lands a big uppercut and Matias crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Matias looks OK. Sadewa waves Matias back to his feet!
It looks like Eduardo Matias has been cut.
Matias is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadewa lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sadewa misses the target.
Sadewa throws a hook to the side of Matias's head but Matias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Sadewa tries to get set, Matias tries to push him back and clinch up but Sadewa manages to avoid the attempt.
Sadewa drops Matias with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Matias looks back up at him and smiles so Sadewa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Matias is rocked!
Sadewa finds Matias's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Matias flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Sadewa lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Matias will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nakula Sadewa!
Nakula Sadewa gave a mention to Champion Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Sonnen (ranked 2416 p4p, 2796 weight class) and Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 322 p4p, 366 weight class). Khamzat Sonnen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khamzat Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Moncey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sonnen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sonnen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is trying to get an arm triangle but De Moncey is defending well.
De Moncey is looking for a sweep.
Sonnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sonnen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Moncey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sonnen's guard! Nice work there by De Moncey!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Moncey is aware though and is defending well.
Sonnen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De Moncey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
De Moncey pulls guard successfully.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Moncey working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Moncey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen is looking to pass into half guard but De Moncey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Moncey is in guard.
De Moncey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Moncey is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sonnen wants to improve his position but De Moncey is controlling well.
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Sonnen'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.
Sonnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sonnen has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Moncey seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sonnen sees it coming and defends easily.
De Moncey wants to work for an arm triangle but Sonnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sonnen works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Moncey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Moncey passes into half guard.
Sonnen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Moncey pulls his head out easily.
De Moncey wants to control but Sonnen is keeping him busy.
De Moncey is working for a submission of some sort.
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Moncey is working away from the top position though.
De Moncey is trying to control. Sonnen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sonnen is defending against the submission attempts here by De Moncey.
Sonnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Moncey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Moncey's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sonnen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
De Moncey showing good submission defense here.
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 Khamzat Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sonnen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sonnen wants it to stay on the feet.
Sonnen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Moncey quickly recovers to half guard.
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.
Sonnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Moncey defends it well.
Sonnen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and De Moncey reverses the position - he's now on top in Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey advances position into side control!
De Moncey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sonnen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep.
Sonnen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
De Moncey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Moncey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sonnen tries to bench press De Moncey off him but De Moncey keeps the position.
De Moncey has an Americana. Sonnen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! De Moncey is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if De Moncey hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
After winning the bout, Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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