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MMAHKI 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mean Greensch (ranked 24684 p4p, 4139 weight class) and Suydas Kimsh (ranked 614 p4p, 497 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mean Greensch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suydas Kimsh!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimsh looks for a takedown but Greensch sprawls well.
Greensch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Greensch. No joy for Kimsh on that attempt.
Greensch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greensch leaves Kimsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greensch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mean Greensch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suydas Kimsh.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Greensch enables Kimsh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Greensch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kimsh is stalling in the full guard.
Kimsh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greensch trying to keep a closed guard but Kimsh is proving a slippery customer.
Greensch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Greensch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimsh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Kimsh might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kimsh pushes down on Greensch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Greensch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimsh is working away from the top position though.
Kimsh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Greensch keeping hold of Kimsh's head, controlling as best he can.
Kimsh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Greensch!
Kimsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greensch tries to lock up and control but Kimsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimsh controlling the position easily from mount.
Greensch tries to hold on but Kimsh pushes him away.
Kimsh controlling the pace for now.
Kimsh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greensch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greensch tries to get out of the position.
Greensch wants to hold on but Kimsh pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greensch tries to control Kimsh's head but Kimsh pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Greensch is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Suydas Kimsh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylan Cedillo (ranked 4247 p4p, 5085 weight class) and Fadil Jahic (ranked 434 p4p, 474 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kylan Cedillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fadil Jahic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cedillo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jahic momentarily.
Cedillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick lands for Cedillo.
Cedillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cedillo scores with a leg kick.
Jahic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cedillo ducks under a wild hook from Jahic.
Jahic scores with a jab to the head.
Cedillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cedillo ducks right into an uppercut from Jahic.
Cedillo is looking to slow Jahic down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahic throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jahic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cedillo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Cedillo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jahic missing with a left hand there. Cedillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cedillo tried to counter with a leg kick but Jahic avoided it.
Cedillo thuds his right hand into Jahic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cedillo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jahic looks to land a right hand but Cedillo moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cedillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jahic's sensitive parts.
Cedillo throws the left hand but Jahic avoids the punch easily.
Jahic misses with a hook. Cedillo ducked under it nicely.
Cedillo throws a leg kick which misses Jahic's front leg but catches the back leg as Jahic tries to avoid it.
Cedillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jahic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cedillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jahic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cedillo. That one must have hurt.
Jahic looks winded!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cedillo.
Cedillo is looking to slow Jahic down with leg kicks.
Cedillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahic manages to avoid it.
Jahic staying out of range there.
It seemed like Jahic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jahic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 Jahic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jahic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cedillo can pounce on him.
Jahic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahic ducks under a wild hook from Cedillo.
Cedillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cedillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cedillo lands a big head kick that sends Jahic tumbling to the mat! Cedillo takes a step backwards and waves Jahic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jahic is still on wobbly legs! Can Cedillo finish him?
Cedillo throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Jahic crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kylan Cedillo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunter (ranked 3869 p4p, 5475 weight class) and Pepe Diallo (ranked 431 p4p, 504 weight class). Paul Hunter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pepe Diallo's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepe Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diallo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diallo defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Diallo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Pepe Diallo has been cut.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Diallo switches off momentarily and Hunter cracks him with a monster right hand! Diallo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hunter dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hunter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kuntz (ranked 5083 p4p, 3919 weight class) and William Steve (ranked 239 p4p, 207 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Kuntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Steve!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuntz is breathing heavily.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Steve throws a big counter head kick but Kuntz avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuntz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Steve is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuntz is defending well.
Steve tries to pull guard but Kuntz holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
Kuntz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steve is trying to break free.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuntz avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Kuntz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuntz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve working hard to break the clinch.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Steve pulls guard.
Steve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuntz is aware though and is defending well.
Steve is controlling Kuntz's posture.
Steve is continuing to stall.
Steve uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Harry Kuntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuntz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuntz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuntz is defended easily by Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuntz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuntz.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuntz. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuntz with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kuntz shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuntz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuntz is defended easily by Steve.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuntz goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuntz walks away with a smile on his face. Steve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuntz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Steve is trying to force a seperation but Kuntz has the dominant position.
Steve ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steve no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steve pulls Kuntz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuntz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve working some strikes from top position.
Steve postures up and lands a big shot to Kuntz's brow.
Steve lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steve working some strikes from top position.
Steve not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Steve dives into side control.
Steve scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kuntz to see if he's OK.
Steve lands a few punches from side control.
Steve lands a nice forearm strike.
Steve landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steve working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Steve decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kuntz to his feet.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuntz after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuntz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve tries for a takedown but Kuntz manages to get underhooks.
Steve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Kuntz is controlling the position.
Kuntz misses with a knee to the head.
Kuntz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steve drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuntz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuntz misses with a knee strike.
Steve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuntz walks away with a smile on his face. Steve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuntz shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Kuntz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Kuntz shoots in.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Kuntz has a takedown stuffed.
Kuntz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Kuntz fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Kuntz with that takedown attempt.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
Kuntz has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuntz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuntz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuntz off to one side.
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuntz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz fails with the takedown.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuntz.
Kuntz shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Kuntz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
William Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuntz.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuntz.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuntz closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Kuntz pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve pulls Kuntz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuntz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve has his feet on Kuntz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Kuntz shoots in but Steve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harry Kuntz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuntz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Kuntz ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Kuntz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz stands there with Steve around his waist. Steve gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steve is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuntz to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Kuntz has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steve is working for takedown but Kuntz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuntz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuntz trying to land knees to the body.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Kuntz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steve tries to pull guard but Kuntz holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
Kuntz has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Steve!
William Steve took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pressed Perfect Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 4577 p4p, 3974 weight class) and Peter Joshua (ranked 539 p4p, 508 weight class). Peter Joshua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Joshua's ribs.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Joshua tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joshua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joshua throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Joshua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Joshua is quick to defend against it.
Joshua misses with a takedown
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joshua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta cracks Joshua with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Joshua has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joshua tries to bench press Tsuruta off him but Tsuruta keeps the position.
Tsuruta lands a few punches from side control.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Joshua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta scores with punches from side control.
Joshua struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joshua to see if he's OK.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsuruta scoring with punches from side control.
Joshua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tsuruta cracks Joshua with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Joshua on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Joshua is rocked!
Tsuruta in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Joshua looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tsuruta turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hatakeyama Yoriari (ranked 4257 p4p, 4551 weight class) and Nathan Cruz (ranked 435 p4p, 445 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good in bed |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hatakeyama Yoriari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoriari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz misses the jab.
Yoriari loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoriari's hands.
 Yoriari is rocked!
Cruz cracks Yoriari with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Yoriari tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cruz pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Yoriari is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshida Katamichi (ranked 3572 p4p, 5076 weight class) and Ramzes Treci (ranked 456 p4p, 541 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshida Katamichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramzes Treci!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katamichi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Treci!
You can see the frustration on Treci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Katamichi tries to move to mount but Treci blocks the move with his legs.
Katamichi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Treci's shoulder. That is not cool.
Katamichi scores with punches from side control.
Katamichi grinds an elbow into Treci's temple.
Treci wants to control but Katamichi postures up.
Katamichi lands a few punches from side control.
Treci is trying to control Katamichi's posture but Katamichi avoids it.
Treci takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Treci gets back to half guard.
Treci has hold of Katamichi's hands but Katamichi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katamichi working the head and body with strikes.
Katamichi not doing much here.
Treci wants to get back to full guard.
Katamichi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Katamichi drops an elbow to the side of Treci's head.
Treci is rocked!
Katamichi lands a big elbow - Treci is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Katamichi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshida Katamichi!
A very excited looking Yoshida Katamichi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Aoiki (ranked 3853 p4p, 3932 weight class) and Ronfeiro Talvares (ranked 203 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ronfeiro Talvares enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Aoiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronfeiro Talvares!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoiki fails with a takedown attempt.
Talvares shoots in for a double leg but Aoiki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aoiki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoiki shoots in looking for a takedown. Talvares tries to sprawl out of it but Aoiki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Talvares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Aoiki as Talvares shoots in.
Talvares closes the distance and clinches.
Talvares jumps guard.
Talvares is trying to control the position but Aoiki postures up.
Aoiki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoiki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoiki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoiki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvares is trying to keep Aoiki in close.
Aoiki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoiki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoiki has managed to get both his arms back between Talvares's legs - danger averted.
Aoiki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talvares on the ground.
Aoiki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoiki throws an elbow that misses. Talvares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoiki's guard. Nice move by Talvares!
Aoiki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Talvares is controlling him.
Aoiki working a defensive guard but Talvares manages to pass into side control anyway.
What's Aoiki going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Talvares working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talvares decides to stand back up.
Aoiki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvares was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoiki.
Aoiki moves in looking to clinch but Talvares pushes him off.
Talvares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aoiki avoids it really well and circles away.
Aoiki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Talvares sprawls and moves away.
Ken Aoiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronfeiro Talvares.
Aoiki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvares.
Aoiki shoots in and gets a takedown into Talvares's guard.
Aoiki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Talvares is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Aoiki has his hands clasped together but Talvares extends and breaks Aoiki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Talvares.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronfeiro Talvares!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Watson Hargreaves (ranked 3329 p4p, 4842 weight class) and Carson Fairburn (ranked 423 p4p, 543 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Watson Hargreaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carson Fairburn!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairburn slips under a jab from Hargreaves.
Fairburn with the counter takedown but Hargreaves avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fairburn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hargreaves moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves is stalling here.
Fairburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hargreaves missing with knees to the body.
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Fairburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Hargreaves sprawls well. He's pushed Fairburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hargreaves moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hargreaves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairburn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hargreaves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hargreaves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fairburn's head.
Hargreaves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargreaves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hargreaves is looking for a takedown.
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Fairburn shoots in for a double leg but Hargreaves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hargreaves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Watson Hargreaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Fairburn.
Hargreaves moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fairburn tries to work over Hargreaves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hargreaves is pushing Fairburn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fairburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hargreaves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hargreaves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hargreaves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairburn backwards.
Hargreaves breaks from the clinch.
Fairburn takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hargreaves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairburn takes one to the side of the head.
Hargreaves cracks Fairburn with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Hargreaves finds it's way through Fairburn's defenses.
Fairburn is rocked!
Fairburn needs to keep his hands up - Hargreaves had a free shot at his head there.
Fairburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Hargreaves finish him?
BOOM! Hargreaves lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fairburn. Fairburn tries to recover but Hargreaves is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fairburn lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watson Hargreaves!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Draught (ranked 4499 p4p, 3305 weight class) and Ahmed El Shaarawy (ranked 161 p4p, 134 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280
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Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlton Draught!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ahmed El Shaarawy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draught scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Draught is working for a kimura but El Shaarawy is defending it quite comfortably.
Draught is looking for a kimura but El Shaarawy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Draught to get the leverage.
Draught is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Draught is sneakily working for an arm triangle but El Shaarawy sees it coming and defends easily.
El Shaarawy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draught pulls his head out easily.
El Shaarawy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Draught. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Draught is working for a kimura but El Shaarawy is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shaarawy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draught is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Shaarawy has managed to free his arm - good work.
El Shaarawy is holding on to half guard well.
Draught looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Shaarawy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Draught's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Draught's back!
El Shaarawy trying to control momentarily.
Draught tries to escape but El Shaarawy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Draught could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draught wants to control his opponent's hands but El Shaarawy gets his hands free.
El Shaarawy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Draught knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Draught for a finish.
Draught looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Shaarawy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will El Shaarawy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
El Shaarawy has the hooks in. Draught is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
El Shaarawy controls the action.
Draught avoids the strikes from El Shaarawy.
El Shaarawy is not going to allow Draught to sit and survive in this position.
Draught tries to escape but El Shaarawy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shaarawy is looking to control Draught but Draught is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Draught tries to escape the position.
El Shaarawy is trying to stick to Draught's back but Draught is turning into El Shaarawy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in El Shaarawy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Draught.
Draught wants to control from the top but El Shaarawy keeps moving.
El Shaarawy wants to stand and escape but Draught is having none of it.
Draught pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shaarawy is keeping the position for now.
Draught not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draught postures up in El Shaarawy's guard and throws a big left but El Shaarawy blocks it.
Draught wants to control from the top but El Shaarawy keeps moving.
El Shaarawy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draught passes into half guard.
Draught prevents El Shaarawy from improving his position.
Draught seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but El Shaarawy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Shaarawy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Draught content to control rather than advance.
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 Carlton Draught will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
El Shaarawy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
El Shaarawy has a closed guard, preventing Draught from standing up.
Draught slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draught wants to stand up but El Shaarawy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
El Shaarawy is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shaarawy is trying to stand back up but Draught is controlling him
Draught is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Shaarawy can do to turn this around?
El Shaarawy won't allow Draught to pass to mount.
Draught prevents El Shaarawy from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draught is looking for a kimura here.
Draught is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Shaarawy is just riding it out for now. Draught eventually gives up the hold.
El Shaarawy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Draught is working away from the top position though.
El Shaarawy is kicking away at Draught from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Draught grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with El Shaarawy trying to push Draught off... El Shaarawy taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Carlton Draught!
Carlton Draught decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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pop
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