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MILF 45 Frost Vs Leeuwenhoek PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tori Nori Balimory (ranked 3859 p4p, 5427 weight class) and Finley Cowan (ranked 368 p4p, 437 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tori Nori Balimory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Finley Cowan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balimory scores with a one two! Cowan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cowan throws a lazy right hand but Balimory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balimory gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cowan counters with a takedown into side control.
Balimory striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Cowan working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Cowan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Balimory is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Balimory really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cowan working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balimory is looking for a sweep.
Cowan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cowan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cowan lands a few punches from side control.
Cowan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Balimory down.
A lull in the action here as Cowan stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan cracks Balimory with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Balimory is looking to regain half guard here but Cowan keeps moving and retains side control.
Cowan controls the position from side control.
Cowan scoring with punches and elbows.
Cowan is working Balimory over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balimory wants to control but Cowan postures up.
Cowan working the ground and pound.
Cowan slows the pace down.
Cowan looks up at the clock and then as Balimory takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cowan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Balimory is looking for a sweep.
Balimory takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
 Balimory is rocked!
Balimory seems a little lost for a moment, as Cowan dominates the positioning.
Oh Balimory is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cowan working the ground and pound.
Cowan cracks Balimory with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cowan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Balimory is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley Cowan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tai Kong (ranked 3654 p4p, 4553 weight class) and Marcus Landor (ranked 354 p4p, 397 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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KO power |
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tai Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Landor!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landor tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
Landor throws a leg kick
and Kong counters with a left and a right that stings Landor.
Kong checks the leg kick.
Landor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Landor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Landor tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Landor misses with a low kick.
Landor throws a low kick but Kong moves out of range easily.
Kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Landor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Landor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Landor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Landor wants to counter with a clinch but Kong pushes him away.
Landor closes the distance and clinches.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Landor misses with a low kick.
Landor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kong is trying to pull guard but Landor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Landor moves out of range easily.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Landor.
Landor looks for the body kick but Kong saw that one coming.
Landor throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Landor only half commits.
Kong is looking to counter with head kicks.
Landor lands a head kick!
Landor moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong has had enough of the clinch but Landor keeps him there for the moment.
Kong wants a takedown but no success here.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong throws a right hand that Landor ducks under and follows up with a left that Landor also avoids with ease.
Kong lands a jab-cross combination.
Landor fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong looks to throw a body kick
and Landor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kong clinches with his opponent.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Landor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landor's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Landor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Kong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Landor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Landor throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Landor only half commits.
That kick from Landor tenderised Kong's leg. Kong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Landor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Landor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kong's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landor wants to counter with a clinch but Kong pushes him away.
Landor tries to clinch up.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Kong clinches up against the cage.
Kong dodges an elbow strike from Landor.
Landor throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Landor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landor tries a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Landor avoids the head kick by Kong.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Landor throws a head kick that Kong semi-blocks.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick from Landor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Landor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Landor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong tests Landor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Kong blocks the leg kick.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Landor.
Landor tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Landor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Landor misses with a body kick.
Landor throws a lazy head kick
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
 It looks like Marcus Landor has been cut.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Landor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Landor tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landor avoids the head kick by Kong.
Landor lands a leg kick that knocks Kong off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Landor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Landor's cut.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Landor dodges the punch combination from Kong.
Landor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Landor 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 Kong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Landor throws a low kick but Kong moves out of range easily.
Landor connects with a solid leg kick.
Landor misses with a body kick.
Landor scores with a leg kick.
Landor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Landor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Landor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Landor misses with a body kick.
Landor misses with the body kick
and Kong counters with a two punch combo.
Landor throws a leg kick but Kong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong avoids a kick to the body.
Kong darts in and clinches Landor up against the cage.
Landor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kong's defenses.
Landor lands an elbow just above Kong 's eye.
Kong avoids the elbow strike from Landor, against the cage.
Kong gets control of Landor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Landor wants to get up but he can't break Kong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Landor wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Landor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Landor wanted to stand there but Kong had control of the position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landor pushes off an throws an elbow but Kong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Landor misses with an elbow strike.
Landor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Landor prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Landor throws an elbow but it misses.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Landor after a bit of a struggle.
Landor throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Landor throws an elbow but misses.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landor looks to land a body kick but Kong moved away.
Landor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kong is able to avoid easily.
Landor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Landor throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Landor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Landor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Landor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landor throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Landor slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good work by Kong as he checks the leg kick.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Landor. Landor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Landor lands a high kick!
Landor darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Landor sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Landor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kong.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landor throws a front kick aimed at Kong's knee but Kong avoids it well.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Landor misses with an elbow over the top.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landor tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Landor closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Landor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Landor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kong checks a leg kick.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Landor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Landor tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Kong looks to land a combination but Landor avoids it well.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Landor lands a big head kick that sends Kong tumbling to the mat! Landor takes a step backwards and waves Kong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kong is rocked!
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landor thuds his shin into the meat of Kong's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcus Landor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Trevor (ranked 2799 p4p, 2872 weight class) and Rhys Cadwgan (ranked 217 p4p, 220 weight class). Cadwgan has chosen Squeeze the Fruit - The Commodores as his entrance music. 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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154
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Trevor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rhys Cadwgan!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadwgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trevor ducks under a wild hook from Cadwgan.
Trevor clinches up against the cage.
Cadwgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cadwgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadwgan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cadwgan slips a straight right by Trevor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trevor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cadwgan throws out a counter right but Trevor avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Cadwgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trevor has Cadwgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Cadwgan throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadwgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trevor has him pressed against the cage.
Cadwgan pushes off an throws an elbow but Trevor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trevor is stalling here.
Cadwgan misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Trevor to work.
Cadwgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadwgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Trevor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadwgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadwgan is trying to drag Trevor to the mat but Trevor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trevor controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Cadwgan fails to land.
Cadwgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadwgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadwgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadwgan is looking to break free of the clinch but Trevor has double underhooks.
Trevor is trying to pull guard but Cadwgan has him pressed against the cage.
Trevor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cadwgan up against the cage.
Cadwgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cadwgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trevor is struggling to control the position.
Cadwgan misses with some punches.
Trevor jumps guard and drags Cadwgan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trevor keeping moving, preventing Cadwgan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor working for a triangle but Cadwgan defends it easily.
Cadwgan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevor keeping moving, preventing Cadwgan from controlling successfully.
Trevor being controlled here, momentarily.
Trevor trying to keep a closed guard but Cadwgan is proving a slippery customer.
Trevor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cadwgan is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadwgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trevor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cadwgan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cadwgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Trevor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trevor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cadwgan defends it easily.
Cadwgan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trevor working a defensive guard here.
Cadwgan is sitting in close to Trevor's body. Trevor has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cadwgan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cadwgan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Trevor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freaky Trevor!
Rhys Cadwgan was interviewed post fight and said 'No bother, I wil be back and even better next time, this was just a part of the process.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Benjamin (ranked 2515 p4p, 2785 weight class) and Ali Gomez (ranked 196 p4p, 214 weight class). Gomez has chosen The Eye of The Tiger as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez moves forwards but Benjamin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benjamin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benjamin digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benjamin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gomez eats them both and turns towards Benjamin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Benjamin jabs at Gomez's body.
Benjamin instigates a clinch.
Benjamin lands with a right to the head.
Benjamin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin lands a nice shot to the body.
Benjamin digs a right hand underneath Gomez's ribcage. Gomez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin lands a nice uppercut.
Benjamin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Benjamin works on Gomez's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Benjamin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benjamin stops a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Andy Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Gomez.
Benjamin lands with a right to the head.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gomez looks winded!
Benjamin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Benjamin manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin throws a series of strikes that have Gomez backpedaling.
Gomez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Benjamin lands the left hand.
Benjamin scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benjamin throws a big counter combination but Gomez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benjamin misses with a double jab.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
Gomez throws an off balance right hand
and Benjamin counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Benjamin.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Benjamin.
Benjamin pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benjamin clinches up against the cage.
Gomez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benjamin smiles and moves away.
Gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benjamin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benjamin at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andy Benjamin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a hook to the body
and Benjamin counters with a one-two to the body.
Benjamin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomez throws an off balance right hand
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 Gomez is rocked!
Benjamin works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Benjamin misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin lands a jab to the head.
Gomez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Benjamin clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Benjamin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Benjamin cracks Gomez with a nice body shot.
Gomez is trying to pull guard but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benjamin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Benjamin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benjamin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benjamin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benjamin scores with a hook to the body.
Benjamin lands with a right to the head.
Benjamin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benjamin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Benjamin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Benjamin. Those never looked like landing.
Andy Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benjamin lands with a nice body punch.
Benjamin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Benjamin looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Benjamin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gomez misses with a hook
and Benjamin counters with a one-two to the body.
Benjamin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Benjamin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benjamin.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
Nice shot lands for Benjamin.
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!
Gomez misses with a hook. Benjamin ducked under it nicely.
Benjamin gets in close and tags Gomez with a short punch that almost sends Gomez to the mat! Oh Gomez is in big trouble! He turns his back on Benjamin, trying to create some distance but Benjamin rushes him, striking wildly and Gomez goes down! The referee tackles Benjamin into the cage to end the fight! Benjamin is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Benjamin!
Andy Benjamin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Ali Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'The great tiger shall rise again!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nico Lange (ranked 2647 p4p, 2550 weight class) and Morgan Freeman (ranked 205 p4p, 198 weight class). Morgan Freeman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nico Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Morgan Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange tests Freeman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Freeman dodges the punch combination from Lange.
Freeman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Freeman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Freeman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lange can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Freeman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Freeman trying to control the action but Lange is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lange is looking to get back to his feet here but Freeman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lange's back.
Freeman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lange staying busy and making it hard for Freeman to control.
I really don't envy Lange right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lange trying to control the hands but Freeman won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Lange can't escape the position.
Lange is working hard here to advance position.
Lange looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman avoiding Lange 's attempts to control his hands.
Lange rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lange trying to hold on to Freeman's head to control him but Freeman postures up.
Freeman is trying to control the action in half guard but Lange is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Freeman is looking to advance position but Lange won't allow it.
Lange is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freeman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freeman's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange tightening his grip on Freeman, looking for the choke.
Freeman is having to fend off submission attempts from Lange, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lange doesn't have the hooks in though and Freeman manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Freeman trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lange trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Freeman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Freeman prevents Lange from improving his position.
Lange is staying active underneath Freeman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Freeman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Freeman prevents Lange from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange is looking for a sweep. Freeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman is keen to just control but Lange is a slippery customer.
Lange trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Lange misses.
Morgan Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lange looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lange prevents Freeman from improving position.
Lange manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Freeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to control but Lange is keeping busy.
Lange is looking for a kimura but Freeman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lange to get the leverage.
Lange looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Freeman keeping hold of Lange's head, controlling as best he can.
Freeman is looking to control Lange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freeman avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange drops an elbow to the side of Freeman's head.
Lange is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lange has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lange wants to control but instead Freeman manages to regain half guard.
Lange trying to mount his opponent but Freeman defends it.
Lange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freeman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lange.
Freeman moves into full guard.
Lange content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
Freeman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lange forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Freeman defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Lange dominated that second round.
That's time! Lange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lange pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Freeman back to the cage. Lange follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Freeman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lange's guard.
Freeman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lange wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange is looking to sweep but instead, Freeman has passed into half guard.
Lange is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange is looking to control Freeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lange avoid being mounted?
Freeman is trying to control. Lange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lange makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lange.
Lange has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Freeman doesn't defend quickly enough and Lange has managed to lock this one up! Can Freeman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lange on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nico Lange!
Our winner, Nico Lange, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drederick Haytum (ranked 2463 p4p, 2692 weight class) and Freaky Igor (ranked 246 p4p, 259 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drederick Haytum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Igor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igor scores with a punch to the head.
Haytum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Igor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haytums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Drederick Haytum has been cut.
Igor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haytum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Igor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haytum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Igor scores with a jab to the body.
Igor moves away from the strike by Haytum.
Haytum walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Igor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freaky Igor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haytum.
Haytum throws a big shot that misses.
Igor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Haytum misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Igor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Igor throws a head kick that Haytum semi-blocks.
Igor dodges the punch combination from Haytum.
Haytum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Igor throws out a counter right but Haytum avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igor throws a leg kick which misses Haytum's front leg but catches the back leg as Haytum tries to avoid it.
Haytum misses with a straight left.
Haytum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Igor.
Igor missing with a left hand there. Haytum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igor 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.
Igor lands an overhand right.
Haytum fails to land with a series of punches.
Igor misses with an uppercut.
Haytum ducks under a wild hook from Igor.
Haytum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Igor tries to clinch there but Haytum circles away.
Haytum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haytum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haytum working aggressively here.
Igor has a couple of punches blocked by Haytum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Igor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haytums head.
Igor tries to work over Haytum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igor leaning against his opponent.
Haytum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haytum breaks the clinch.
Igor slips under a jab.
Igor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igor connects with a looping right hand.
Igor cracks Haytum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haytum slips under a jab from Igor.
A little feinted left hand from Haytum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Igor blocks a jab.
Haytum defending well as Igor loads up on a big left hand.
Haytum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Igor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haytum.
Haytum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Igor.
Haytum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haytum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Igor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Haytum is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Igor.
Oh Haytum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haytum looks to throw the jab but Igor is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor drops Haytum with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haytum looks back up at him and smiles so Igor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Haytum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Igor drops Haytum with a big left hand! Haytum is injured, injured bad! Igor jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Igor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Preston (ranked 1370 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Brunta Nguana (ranked 141 p4p, 202 weight class). Mike Preston is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Mike Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brunta Nguana!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Preston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Preston slaps away a takedown attempt from Nguana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Preston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Preston.
Preston scores with a punch to the head.
Brunta Nguana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Preston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Preston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nguana.
It looks like Brunta Nguana has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana has his takedown stuffed
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunta Nguana.
Preston missing with a left hand there. Nguana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Preston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguana.
Nguana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Preston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguana throws a lazy uppercut
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nguana slips a straight right by Preston.
A shot to the liver by Nguana. Beautiful body shot.
Preston throws a big shot that misses.
Preston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Preston swivels and escapes.
Nguana with a poor takedown
and Preston counters with a stiff right hand.
Preston lands a jab to the nose.
Nguana with a poor takedown
and Preston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nguana shoots in looking for a takedown. Preston tries to sprawl out of it but Nguana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Preston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Preston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nguana misses with a lunging right hand
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Nguana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Nguana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Preston is avoiding damage well.
Nguana trying to control the action but Preston is working from the bottom.
Nguana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nguana swings around for an armbar but Preston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nguana's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguana has Preston pulled in close to control his posture.
Nguana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Preston controls the pace.
Nguana working for a triangle but Preston defends it easily.
Nguana is looking for a triangle but Preston pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Nguana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Preston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Preston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nguana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Preston is stalling in the full guard.
Nguana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Preston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brunta Nguana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nguana shoots in looking for a takedown but Preston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nguana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nguana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nguana fails with the takedown
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunta Nguana.
Nguana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nguana misses with a takedown attempt - Preston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Preston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana shoots in but Preston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nguana has his takedown stuffed
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguana with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Preston counter with a right hand.
Nguana with a poor takedown
letting Preston counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Nguana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nguana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Preston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nguana tries for a takedown but Preston circles away easily
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Nguana is rocked!
Preston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nguana at a distance.
Preston throws out a loose jab but Nguana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike Preston is winning the standup battle so far.
Nguana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nguana is still on wobbly legs! Can Preston finish him?
Preston throws an overhand right that drops Nguana like a sack of potatoes! Preston dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Preston!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Ford (ranked 1630 p4p, 1176 weight class) and Alvro Machado (ranked 165 p4p, 121 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adonis Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alvro Machado!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ford slips a straight right by Machado.
Ford forces Machado back against the cage and clinches.
Machado successfully pulls guard.
Ford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machado has an active guard here but Ford has managed to pass into half guard.
Ford content to control rather than advance.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ford pulls his head out easily.
Machado gets full guard.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ford passes into half guard.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machado looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ford passes into side control!
Ford staying calm.
Machado is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to work for a sweep but Ford has mounted him!
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford controlling the position easily from mount.
Machado is looking to get to half guard.
Ford controlling from mount.
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machado is squirming around, avoiding Ford's attempts to control the action.
Machado is trying to reverse the position but instead Ford has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is in bad spot here.
Ford trying to control momentarily.
Machado can't escape the position.
Ford is trying to stick to Machado's back but Machado is turning into Ford. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ford's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Machado.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Machado has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ford is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Ford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ford moves into range and clinches up with Machado.
Machado manages to pull guard.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado looking for subs off his back but Ford has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ford sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado has an active guard here but Ford has managed to pass into half guard.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ford passes into side control!
Machado tries to bench press Ford off him but Ford keeps the position.
Ford in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ford controlling from side mount.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ford passes into half guard.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado with the active half guard here but Ford passes nicely into side control.
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Machado is not content to let Ford control the position.
Machado looking for a sweep but Ford has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ford prevents Machado from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Ford trying to control the pace.
Ford tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ford pulls his head out easily.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Ford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target.
Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch.
Machado drags the fight down to the ground.
Ford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ford defends well.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ford content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking for a triangle here but Ford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ford is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ford manages to capitalize on a mistake by Machado to take his back!
Machado tries to roll but Ford sticks to his back.
Adonis Ford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ford is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Machado rolls, trying to escape but Ford keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ford is trying to stick to Machado's back but Machado is turning into Ford. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ford's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Machado.
Machado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ford is pulling down on Machado's head to control his posture.
Alvro Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado advances position into side control!
Machado goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machado but great work by Ford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado tries to bench press Ford off him but Ford keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford staying calm.
Machado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ford moves nicely into side control.
Ford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Machado will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ford controlling the pace for now.
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado regains half guard.
Ford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ford is pressing down on Machado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machado is holding on for now.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado wants to sweep but Ford has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Adonis Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adonis Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ford, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Ford!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Vargas (ranked 783 p4p, 1234 weight class) and Jake From Statefarm (ranked 89 p4p, 128 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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6 - 2 - 0 |
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158
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake From Statefarm!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas tests From Statefarm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
From Statefarm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vargas throws a good cross that connects.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of From Statefarm's head but From Statefarm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vargas sets himself, and From Statefarm steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. From Statefarm moves away and avoids it.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vargas sets himself, and From Statefarm steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
From Statefarm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
Danny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
From Statefarm ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
From Statefarm ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
From Statefarm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. From Statefarm saw that one coming.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. From Statefarm saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm slips a straight right by Vargas.
From Statefarm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
Vargas misses the jab.
From Statefarm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas jabs From Statefarm right on the nose. From Statefarm blinks but takes it well.
Vargas blocks a head kick by From Statefarm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches From Statefarm on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. From Statefarm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
From Statefarm wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
From Statefarm slips under a jab from Vargas.
Vargas sets himself, and From Statefarm steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
From Statefarm wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
From Statefarm wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but From Statefarm slips the punch.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but From Statefarm moved out of range nicely.
From Statefarm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
From Statefarm moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
From Statefarm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but From Statefarm keeps him there for the moment.
From Statefarm controlling the action here for a moment.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
From Statefarm keeps control of Vargas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vargas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vargas stalling.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but From Statefarm has double underhooks.
From Statefarm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vargas walks away with a smile on his face. From Statefarm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vargas sizes up From Statefarm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
From Statefarm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vargas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches From Statefarm on the side of the head.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. From Statefarm moves away and avoids it.
Vargas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a hook. From Statefarm ducked under it nicely.
From Statefarm throws a body kick that misses.
Vargas throwing a counter right hand but From Statefarm manages to avoid it.
Vargas throws a jab when From Statefarm was well out of range.
From Statefarm wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
From Statefarm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
From Statefarm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
From Statefarm blocks a jab.
Vargas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract From Statefarm.
From Statefarm wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas misses with a hook. From Statefarm ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by From Statefarm.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but From Statefarm slips the punch.
From Statefarm moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas lands with a cross.
From Statefarm ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
From Statefarm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas sets himself, and From Statefarm steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
From Statefarm wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but From Statefarm moved out of range.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from From Statefarm.
It looked like Vargas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
From Statefarm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
From Statefarm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
From Statefarm staying out of range there.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but From Statefarm is out of range.
From Statefarm is looking to clinch.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. From Statefarm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
From Statefarm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vargas misses with a hook
and From Statefarm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vargas breaks the clinch.
Vargas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of From Statefarm's head.
From Statefarm tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
Vargas throws a hook but From Statefarm avoids it easily.
From Statefarm moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Vargas dominated that round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vargas missing with a left hand there. From Statefarm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
From Statefarm wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from From Statefarm.
From Statefarm slips under a jab from Vargas.
A big left from Vargas misses.
From Statefarm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a looping right.
Vargas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. From Statefarm moves away and avoids it.
Vargas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
From Statefarm wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a hook but From Statefarm blocks it.
From Statefarm wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but From Statefarm moved out of range nicely.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. From Statefarm moves away and avoids it.
From Statefarm tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
From Statefarm slips under a jab.
From Statefarm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
Jab from Vargas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
From Statefarm pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
From Statefarm leaning against his opponent.
From Statefarm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
From Statefarm controlling the action here for a moment.
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vargas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two 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.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. From Statefarm moves away and avoids it.
Vargas misses with a hook. From Statefarm ducked under it nicely.
Vargas sets himself, and From Statefarm steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas misses with a hook.
From Statefarm just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but From Statefarm uses good head movement to avoid it.
From Statefarm wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
Danny Vargas is winning the standup battle so far.
From Statefarm throws a jab but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but From Statefarm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vargas sets himself, and From Statefarm steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but From Statefarm is out of range.
From Statefarm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
From Statefarm ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
From Statefarm wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
From Statefarm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vargas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed From Statefarm momentarily.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but From Statefarm is out of range.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Vargas misses with a straight left.
From Statefarm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses the jab.
From Statefarm tries to counter by closing the distance.
From Statefarm loads up on a big right hand but Vargas slips the punch.
From Statefarm slips under a jab from Vargas.
From Statefarm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that From Statefarm can do to turn this around?
From Statefarm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Vargas misses.
From Statefarm moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.
Vargas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from From Statefarm.
Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Vargas there.
Vargas avoids the body shot from From Statefarm.
Vargas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
From Statefarm wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by From Statefarm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
From Statefarm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vargas scores with a nice strike.
From Statefarm is rocked!
Nice defenses there by From Statefarm.
From Statefarm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
From Statefarm is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks From Statefarm right on the button. From Statefarm goes down! Vargas follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Vargas gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Vargas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Frost (ranked 898 p4p, 830 weight class) and Remy Leeuwenhoek (ranked 96 p4p, 93 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remy Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeuwenhoek connects with a leg kick.
Leeuwenhoek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leeuwenhoek throws a leg kick which misses Frost's front leg but catches the back leg as Frost tries to avoid it.
Frost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leeuwenhoek defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Leeuwenhoek to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leeuwenhoek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek tries to sprawl but Frost drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek has his hands clasped together around Frost's back. He's all about the action.
Frost is taking a breather. Leeuwenhoek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Frost is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leeuwenhoek is just riding it out for now. Frost eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost is taking a breather. Leeuwenhoek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking for a kimura here.
Frost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Frost prevents Leeuwenhoek from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leeuwenhoek keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Frost stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Remy Leeuwenhoek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a looping right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leeuwenhoek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.
The fighters circling - Leeuwenhoek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leeuwenhoek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.
Frost fails with the takedown.
Leeuwenhoek throws a leg kick but Frost moved away.
Frost drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leeuwenhoek sprawls and moves away.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leeuwenhoek defends well and Frost ends up having to push Leeuwenhoek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frost jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leeuwenhoek walks away with a smile on his face. Frost gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leeuwenhoek to the ground. Frost is now in Leeuwenhoek's guard.
Leeuwenhoek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost stays in close to Leeuwenhoek's body and controls the position.
Frost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Frost is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Frost pushes down on Leeuwenhoek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frost trying to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frost is working hard here to advance position.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek is defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Frost works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost taking a breather here.
Frost is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Leeuwenhoek is trying to escape and Frost transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Leeuwenhoek is forced to tap! Nice work there by Frost! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Frost!
Eric Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
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