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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Troisiemo (ranked 5307 p4p, 25319 weight class) and Jacob Song (ranked 302 p4p, 319 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Troisiemo
vs
Song

170 cm
25
147
1 - 2 - 0

150 cm
24
135
7 - 20 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ernesto Troisiemo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Song!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troisiemo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Troisiemo looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Song avoids the head kick by Troisiemo.
Song looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Troisiemo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Troisiemo throws a push kick but Song slaps the foot to one side.
Song fails to land with a series of punches.
Troisiemo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Troisiemo scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Troisiemo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song misses with a two punch combination.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Troisiemo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Troisiemo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Troisiemo.
Jacob Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Troisiemo.
Troisiemo looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Song unleashes a big counter combination but Troisiemo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Troisiemo scores with a leg kick.
Troisiemo staying out of range there.
Troisiemo throws a series of strikes that have Song backpedaling.
Song throws a body punch but Troisiemo moves out of range.
Troisiemo ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troisiemo was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Troisiemo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Song closes the distance but Troisiemo moves to the side
and Troisiemo counters with a nice leg kick.
Song tries to clinch but Troisiemo moves out of range.
Song is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Troisiemo counters with a good, hard body kick but Song shrugs it off.
Troisiemo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Song drops his hands momentarily and Troisiemo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Troisiemo breaks from the clinch.
Troisiemo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Troisiemo lands with an uppercut that bounces Song off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Song looks winded!
Song drops his hands momentarily and Troisiemo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troisiemo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Troisiemo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Troisiemo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Troisiemo lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Troisiemo scores with a head kick. Song tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Troisiemo fakes the leg kick and cracks Song in the body.
Good leg kick by Troisiemo.
Decent striking displayed by Troisiemo there.
Troisiemo works Song's body with a nice hook.
Troisiemo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Troisiemo duly obliges.
Troisiemo lands a front kick.
Nice body kick from Troisiemo.
Troisiemo thows a body kick. Song tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Troisiemo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Troisiemo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Troisiemo lands a jab to Song's midsection.
Song takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Troisiemo connects with a high kick.
Troisiemo lands with a slapping head kick.
Troisiemo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Song is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Troisiemo rather than just go for the knockout.
Troisiemo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick lands for Troisiemo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troisiemo scores with a push kick.
Troisiemo lands a nice shot that snaps Song's head back.
Troisiemo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Troisiemo scores with a jab to the body.
Troisiemo throws a one two combo.
Song's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Troisiemo connects with a leg kick.
Troisiemo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Troisiemo's corner calls for a 1-2. Troisiemo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Troisiemo connects with a jab.
Song on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troisiemo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Song on the side of the head.
Troisiemo lands with an uppercut that bounces Song off the cage and back into range.
Song takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Troisiemo feints and then cracks Song's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Song down.
Troisiemo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Song has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Troisiemo.
Troisiemo lands a head kick!
Troisiemo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Donk. Troisiemo catches Song right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Troisiemo throws a shot to the body.
Song has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Troisiemo lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.
Troisiemo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Troisiemo lands with a right hand.
Troisiemo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Troisiemo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Troisiemo.
A solid body kick from Troisiemo.
Troisiemo lands a nice looking body shot.
Troisiemo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troisiemo lands a nice shot to the body.
Troisiemo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Song ducks right into an uppercut from Troisiemo.
Song on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Troisiemo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Troisiemo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Song.
Troisiemo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Troisiemo tries a head kick but it misses.
Troisiemo lands with a nice body punch.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troisiemo moves away.
Song throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ernesto Troisiemo is winning the standup battle so far.

Song rushes Troisiemo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Troisiemo prevents Song from breaking the clinch.
Troisiemo can't break the clinch.
Troisiemo is trying to force a seperation but Song has the dominant position.

Song pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Troisiemo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Song has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Troisiemo.
Troisiemo with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troisiemo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice shot by Troisiemo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troisiemo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Troisiemo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Song can do to turn this around?
Song is breathing heavily.
Troisiemo scores with the left hand. Song knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Troisiemo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Troisiemo - that will leave a mark!
Troisiemo scores with a hook.
Song takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crunch! Troisiemo slams his shin into Song's torso.
Song on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Troisiemo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Song swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Troisiemo, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troisiemo connects with a high kick.
Troisiemo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jacob Song is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Troisiemo.
Troisiemo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Troisiemo jabs Song right on the nose. Song blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Troisiemo catches Song right on the button with a cross.
Song misses with a two punch combination.
Troisiemo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Troisiemo connects with a solid leg kick.
Troisiemo scores with a nice body kick.
Song walks forward, straight into a front kick from Troisiemo.
Troisiemo connects with a single shot there.
Song takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Troisiemo dips to his left and cracks Song with an uppercut!
Song closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Troisiemo counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Troisiemo.
Troisiemo with the inside leg kick.
Troisiemo dips to his left and cracks Song with an uppercut!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Troisiemo.
Song on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Troisiemo looks to land a combination. Song sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troisiemo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Troisiemo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid body kick from Troisiemo.
A good leg kick by Troisiemo.
Troisiemo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Song in his tracks.
Troisiemo lands with a kick to the temple. Song shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Troisiemo pushes Song away with a front kick.
Troisiemo dips to his left and cracks Song with an uppercut!
Jab from Troisiemo.
Song on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Troisiemo.
Troisiemo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body punch from Troisiemo.
Troisiemo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Troisiemo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Song's sensitive parts.
Troisiemo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song misses with a jab to the body
and Troisiemo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Troisiemo lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.
Song misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Song does no damage.
Troisiemo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Troisiemo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Troisiemo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Troisiemo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Troisiemo scores with a body shot.
Troisiemo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Troisiemo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Troisiemo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troisiemo lands a nice looking body kick.
Troisiemo throws a shot to the body.
Troisiemo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Troisiemo lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Troisiemo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Troisiemo lands a nice shot that snaps Song's head back.
Troisiemo thuds a left hand into Song's body.
Song with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Troisiemo to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Song does no damage.
A lazy left from Troisiemo finds it's target.
Song fails with an attempt to clinch.
Song moves out of range of the body kick from Troisiemo.
Troisiemo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Song misses with a body punch
and Troisiemo counters with a nice body shot.
Song takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Song is looking to clinch.
Troisiemo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Song throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Troisiemo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Song has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Troisiemo.
Troisiemo avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troisiemo lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Troisiemo scores with a nice body kick.
Song throws a left and a right that both miss
and Troisiemo counters with a good, hard body kick but Song shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Troisiemo.
Troisiemo tests Song's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Troisiemo connects with a solid leg kick.
Troisiemo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Troisiemo cracks Song with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Song on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Song on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Troisiemo. Troisiemo obviously looking to wear him down.
Song drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Troisiemo, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Troisiemo lands.
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Song takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Troisiemo connects with a solid leg kick.
Troisiemo stalks Song and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Song's face. Song staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Troisiemo.
Troisiemo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Song doesn't manage to clinch there - Troisiemo circles away.
Troisiemo lands with an uppercut that bounces Song off the cage and back into range.
Troisiemo jabs at Song's body.
Troisiemo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Song has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Troisiemo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Troisiemo thows a body kick. Song tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Song has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Troisiemo finds it's way round the side to connect with Song's head.
Troisiemo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Troisiemo.
Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Troisiemo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Troisiemo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Troisiemo lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song walks into a left hand.
Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Troisiemo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Song fails to land with a series of punches.
Troisiemo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Song throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Song walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Troisiemo.
Troisiemo scores with a body shot.
Troisiemo scores with a jab.
Troisiemo thuds his shin into the meat of Song's side.
Troisiemo with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Troisiemo.
Song looks to throw the jab but Troisiemo is out of range.
Troisiemo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troisiemo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Song misses with a double jab
and Troisiemo counters with a thumping low kick.
Troisiemo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Song misses with a looping left.
Troisiemo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Troisiemo scores with a shot to the body.
Ernesto Troisiemo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Troisiemo lands a head kick!
A low kick lands for Troisiemo.
Troisiemo connects with a nice looking jab.
Troisiemo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Song tries to clinch there but Troisiemo circles away.
Troisiemo connects with a crisp jab.
Troisiemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacob Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troisiemo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Song.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Troisiemo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Troisiemo, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Troisiemo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron McGregor (ranked 4829 p4p, 3189 weight class) and Ja Maica (ranked 450 p4p, 335 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McGregor
vs
Maica

179 cm
22
153
3 - 2 - 1

180 cm
26
163
7 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ja Maica!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGregor clinches up against the cage.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Maica. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maica.
Maica fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Maica throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maica stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maica takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maica throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Maica misses
and McGregor counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maica blocks a head kick by McGregor.
A bone on bone clash there as Maica blocks the leg kick.
Maica appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maica misses with a low kick.
A big right from Maica misses.
Maica thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Maica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maica counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.

McGregor gets a clinch.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Maica uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Maica's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maica's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Maica checks it.
Maica looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maica. Maica obviously looking to wear him down.

McGregor has Maica up against the cage in a clinch.
Maica wants to break free but McGregor has control.

Maica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor slips a jab from Maica.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maica circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Maica's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Maica.
Some wild striking there from Maica.
McGregor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
Maica tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

McGregor closes the distance and clinches.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maica misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor throws a counter high kick but Maica was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Maica avoided it.

McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Maica in a clinch.
Maica wants to break free but McGregor has control.
Maica has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGregor rushes Maica and presses him up against the cage.

McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Maica does no damage.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maica circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica misses with a low kick.
Maica with the inside leg kick.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Maica.
As McGregor backs off Maica throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Maica looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Maica misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Kron McGregor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McGregor dips to his left and cracks Maica with an uppercut!
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Maica both land. Nice combination.

McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.

McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maica checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ja Maica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maica throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maica.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maica looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as McGregor blocks the leg kick.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

McGregor closes the distance and clinches.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor takes a swing at Maica's ribcage but misses.
McGregor needs to keep his hands up - Maica had a free shot at his head there.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Maica.
Maica throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maica slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maica moves away.
Maica fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maica connects with a nice looking jab.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maica pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maica keeps the fight on the outside.
Maica now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maica counters with a right hand to the body.
Maica lands a head kick!
McGregor is looking to score with low kicks.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maica is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maica fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Maica swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Maica misses with a straight left.
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maica's sensitive parts.
Maica misses with a wild combination.

McGregor rushes Maica and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maica slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McGregor clinches up with Maica and pushes him back against the cage.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Maica avoids them all with ease.
Maica throws a head kick that misses.
Maica walks into a straight right hand from McGregor.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor swings for the body but Maica moves out of range.
McGregor takes a swing at Maica's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kron McGregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McGregor with a jab.

McGregor moves into the clinch.

Maica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Maica scores with a four punch combination!
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maica goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maica throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Maica circles away.
Maica pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Maica settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Maica is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maica manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maica takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maica motions for McGregor to come forward. Maica throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Maica throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Maica manages to avoid it.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor throws a combination. Maica tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.

McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Maica avoids them all with ease.
Ja Maica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maica blocks a leg kick.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Maica circles away.
McGregor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maica.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McGregor clinches up against the cage.
McGregor lands a shot to the body.

McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
It seemed like Maica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Maica.
Maica misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a left to the body.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maica connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maica.
Maica scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor works over Maica's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor with a jab.
Maica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maica checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maica is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Maica's body.
Kron McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maica gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Maica 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maica lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron McGregor!
A less than humble Kron McGregor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Nastula (ranked 23191 p4p, 2225 weight class) and Kolo Ransom (ranked 470 p4p, 250 weight class). Pawel Nastula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nastula
vs
Ransom

185 cm
28
150
16 - 71 - 0

183 cm
28
165
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 16 - 71 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolo Ransom!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nastula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ransom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nastula's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nastula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ransom won't allow Nastula to pass to mount.

Ransom is defending against the submission attempts here by Nastula.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ransom wants to control but Nastula is keeping busy.

Nastula is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ransom defends it well.

Nastula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ransom actively working from the bottom here.
Ransom has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nastula is thwarting Ransom's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nastula looking for a submission but Ransom manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Ransom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nastula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nastula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ransom on the ground.
Ransom 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.
Ransom keeping full guard, as Nastula tries to pass.

Nastula is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ransom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ransom has escaped and now he's on top!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ransom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nastula's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nastula is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ransom has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ransom pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nastula is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ransom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kolo Ransom!
Kolo Ransom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Kaveri (ranked 2072 p4p, 3272 weight class) and Pikku Salamamies (ranked 155 p4p, 226 weight class). Pikku Kaveri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kaveri
vs
Salamamies

168 cm
24
142
6 - 1 - 0

160 cm
24
139
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kaveri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Salamamies!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaveri misses with a takedown attempt

and Salamamies counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaveri is looking to regain half guard here but Salamamies keeps moving and retains side control.
Salamamies tries to advance to mount but Kaveri denies him.

Salamamies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaveri is looking to regain half guard here but Salamamies keeps moving and retains side control.

Salamamies is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaveri is defending well.

Salamamies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaveri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaveri is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salamamies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaveri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salamamies is trying for a kimura here. Kaveri looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Salamamies wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Salamamies!
Pikku Salamamies is the new bantamweight champion!
Pikku Salamamies decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hot Water (ranked 2112 p4p, 2605 weight class) and Deuce McWrestler (ranked 118 p4p, 155 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Water
vs
McWrestler

171 cm
27
160
11 - 5 - 1

174 cm
21
160
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ajax Cloth SALE $21
Hawaii Nutrition

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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hot Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Water looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Water appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Water moved out of range.
Water looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
Jab by McWrestler.
Water on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McWrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Water's head.
Water throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler with the counter takedown but Water avoids it easily.
Water has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
McWrestler defending well as Water loads up on a big left hand.
McWrestler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler swings widly with a right hand
and Water counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Deuce McWrestler has been cut.
Water takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Water throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
Water throws a lazy right hand but McWrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Water bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McWrestler's head backwards.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Water.
Water slips a straight right by McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a hook but Water avoids it easily.
Water throwing a counter right hand but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
Water throws a lazy right hand but McWrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Water getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Water looks to throw the jab but McWrestler is out of range.
McWrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Water's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water lands a jab to the head.
McWrestler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Water counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Water's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McWrestler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Water scrambles back to his feet.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
Water slips under a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler looks for a takedown but Water sprawls well.
Hot Water is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWrestler with a nice cross.
Water throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Water.

That has opened up Deuce McWrestler's cut even more.
Water displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
Water throws a counter high kick but McWrestler was just alert enough to avoid it.
McWrestler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McWrestler thuds his right hand into Water's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Water throws a leg kick but McWrestler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McWrestler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Water slips under a jab.
It looked like Water wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McWrestler misses with a left hand
and Water counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but Water shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Water looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hot Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deuce McWrestler.
McWrestler slips a straight right by Water.
McWrestler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McWrestler there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Water slips a straight right by McWrestler.
Water looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Water.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Water's corner calls for a 1-2. Water obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

The cut above Deuce McWrestler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Water fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McWrestler on the side of the head.
McWrestler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Water momentarily.
McWrestler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Water has time to react.
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 Hot Water will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deuce McWrestler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Water misses the target.
Water connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

McWrestler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Water explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McWrestler tries for a takedown but Water circles away easily
and McWrestler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Water rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and McWrestler counters with a single leg into guard. Water didn't expect that.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Water has wrist control.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Water works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Water.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Water controlling the position.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Water misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Water misses the target.
Water thuds his right hand into McWrestler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hot Water is winning the standup battle so far.
McWrestler cracks Water with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Water counter with a right hand.
McWrestler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Water avoids it really well and circles away.
Water fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McWrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Hot Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deuce McWrestler.
McWrestler looks for a takedown but Water sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Water.
McWrestler dives in and grabs Water's left leg, looking for a takedown. Water pushes down on McWrestler's head and hops out.
Water swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Water takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Water misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Water but Water pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McWrestler throws a right hand that misses
and Water counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Water misses the jab.
McWrestler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Water.
McWrestler takes one to the chin there.

Deuce McWrestler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Water stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Water wants it to stay on the feet.
McWrestler shoots in for a double leg but Water sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McWrestler tries for a takedown but Water circles away easily

and Water counters with a crisp right hand that drops McWrestler! Water lets McWrestler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

McWrestler is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Deuce McWrestler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hot Water!
Hot Water really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hawaii Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stony Marciano (ranked 3803 p4p, 1517 weight class) and Jamal Hudak (ranked 401 p4p, 85 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by IQ 98. Stony Marciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marciano
vs
Hudak

179 cm
22
167
5 - 5 - 0

174 cm
29
150
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ajax Cloth SALE $21
Hawaii Nutrition

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stony Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marciano takes a swing at Hudak's ribcage but misses.
Hudak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudak.

Hudak closes the distance and pushes Marciano back into the cage.
Hudak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marciano smiles and moves away.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Hudak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Hudak clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.

Hudak breaks from the clinch.

Hudak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Marciano struggling a bit here.
Hudak taking a breather here.

Hudak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marciano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hudak but great work by Marciano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano taking a breather here.
Marciano trying to control the position but Hudak is working away.
Hudak can't do much from the bottom here.
Marciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudak on the ground.
Hudak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hudak manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Marciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marciano has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.

Hudak looking for subs off his back but Marciano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hudak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marciano is working away from the top position though.
Marciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hudak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Marciano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak gets back to full guard.
Marciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marciano passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working.
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 Stony Marciano 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.

Hudak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hudak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Hudak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudak tries to counter with a clinch but Marciano shakes him off and moves away.
Hudak takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
Stony Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hudak forces Marciano back against the cage and clinches.
Hudak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marciano pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano sets himself, and Hudak steps forward looking for the clinch! Marciano avoids it this time.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Hudak.
Marciano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Marciano tries to keep at a distance but Hudak has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak tries to score a body lock takedown but Marciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stony Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.

Hudak has clasped his hands together around Marciano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hudak wants to control but Marciano is keeping him busy.

Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.

Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.
Hudak taking a breather here.
Marciano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is looking to control Marciano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hudak avoid being mounted?
Hudak is looking for a sweep. Marciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hudak has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Marciano. Oh but Hudak has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Marciano goes limp - he's gone! Hudak jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamal Hudak!
After the fight, Jamal Hudak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.