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HFA Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marius Dabija (ranked 5227 p4p, 5367 weight class) and Rafael Sierra (ranked 331 p4p, 336 weight class). Dabija comes to the cage accompanied by Hajime no Ippo Intro 3. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marius Dabija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafael Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra darts in trying to clinch
and Dabija counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dabija's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dabija thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sierra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dabija. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dabija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sierra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabija drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sierra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sierra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sierra!
Sierra trying to control the position but Dabija is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sierra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dabija is avoiding damage well.
Dabija is looking to reverse the position.
Sierra tries to stand but Dabija is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dabija looking to score a takedown here. Sierra is defending well but Dabija drives through and ends up in Sierra's guard.
Sierra is looking to stand back up but Dabija counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sierra.
Well, if Dabija is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dabija wants to pass to mount but Sierra is defending the position.
Dabija is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sierra is just riding it out for now. Dabija eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dabija is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabija maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sierra could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dabija has cracked it and Sierra is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dabija!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marius Dabija!
A victorious Marius Dabija thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kossu Kutvonen (ranked 4364 p4p, 5579 weight class) and Marcus Aurelius (ranked 483 p4p, 545 weight class). Marcus Aurelius will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kossu Kutvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen throws a hook but Aurelius avoids it easily.
Kutvonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kutvonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aurelius can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aurelius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kutvonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aurelius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kutvonen pushing down on Aurelius's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen prevents Aurelius from improving his position.
Kutvonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen is thwarting Aurelius's attempts to control the position.
Kutvonen is looking to advance position but Aurelius won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control but Kutvonen postures up.
Aurelius controlling the position for now.
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aurelius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutvonen stalling away here and it's allowed Aurelius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aurelius is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Aurelius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kutvonen won't allow Aurelius to pass to mount.
Kutvonen wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kutvonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aurelius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep. Aurelius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aurelius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius is looking to stall here but Kutvonen recovers full guard.
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kutvonen is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been informed that Aurelius has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aurelius lands a right hook to the body.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelius is just out of range.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Aurelius avoids them all with ease.
Kutvonen throws out a leg kick but Aurelius moves out of range and Kutvonen only half commits.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius scores with a nice strike.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Kutvonen is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Aurelius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutvonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aurelius!
Kutvonen wants to control for a moment but Aurelius uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Aurelius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Aurelius is a slippery customer.
Kutvonen works his way into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aurelius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kutvonen.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aurelius enables Kutvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aurelius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aurelius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aurelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelius can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kossu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aurelius controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself.
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Aurelius is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Aurelius is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aurelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutvonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kutvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kutvonen wants to sweep here but Aurelius controlling him for the moment.
Kutvonen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aurelius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kutvonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aurelius.
Aurelius content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius prevents Kutvonen from improving his position.
Kutvonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aurelius stands and throws Kutvonen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kutvonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aurelius wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping him busy.
Aurelius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kutvonen is being controlled here.
Kutvonen wants to control but Aurelius postures up.
Kutvonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Aurelius wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kutvonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aurelius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aurelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius is pulling down on Kutvonen's head to control his posture.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Aurelius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Aurelius!
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aurelius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aurelius is one step ahead there.
Aurelius trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen managing to control the position.
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.
Aurelius controlling from the top position.
Aurelius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aurelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kutvonen keeps working.
Aurelius content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kutvonen keeps working.
Kutvonen keeping his opponent close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Aurelius does no damage.
Kutvonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marcus Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aurelius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
A cross from Aurelius lands.
Kutvonen throws a push kick but Aurelius slaps the foot to one side.
Marcus Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aurelius sprawls well initially but Kutvonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aurelius wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aurelius won't allow Kutvonen to pass to mount.
Kutvonen trying to control from Aurelius's half guard. Aurelius has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Kossu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
Aurelius trying to strike off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kutvonen slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kossu Kutvonen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kutvonen, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kossu Kutvonen!
Marcus Aurelius was interviewed post fight and said 'The best answer to anger is silence.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Avery Watson (ranked 5095 p4p, 4528 weight class) and Damien Karras (ranked 329 p4p, 308 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avery Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Karras!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karras scores with a punch to the head.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Karras pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson stalling in the clinch but Karras improves position.
A short right from Karras on the inside.
Watson misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Karras.
Karras lands a nice uppercut.
Karras scores with a hook to the body.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karras manages to break the clinch.
Karras closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson working aggressively here.
Karras blocking some punches.
Karras will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watson up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Karras.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karras lands a body shot.
Karras lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karras lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karras scores with a shoulder strike.
Karras cracks Watson with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karras.
A left hand lands to the body for Karras.
Karras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watson blocks a jab.
Karras closes the distance and clinches.
Karras lands with a light punch inside.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Watson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Karras.
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karras gets a clinch.
A short right from Karras.
Karras lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Watson to his knees! Karras keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Karras!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Valentino (ranked 4923 p4p, 4465 weight class) and Max Owen (ranked 513 p4p, 488 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Owen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino gets a clinch.
Valentino stalling.
Valentino pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Valentino for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Valentino is struggling to control the position.
Valentino is stalling here.
Valentino has a couple of punches blocked by Owen.
Valentino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentino throws a punch but it's blocked by Owen.
Valentino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owen's efforts to push away.
Valentino misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentino.
Valentino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valentino gets through Owen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Owen tries a low kick but Valentino avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Valentino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owen.
Valentino scores with a decent looking hook.
Owen throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentino. Owen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Valentino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Owen moves out of range as Valentino strikes.
A left and a right from Owen both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentino throws a lazy uppercut
and Owen counters with a series of strikes. Valentino will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentino. Owen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino swings for the body but Owen moves out of range.
Owen tries to move into range but Valentino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Owen avoids the body shot from Valentino.
Valentino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentino misses the shot to the body.
Owen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valentino blocks a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valentino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentino struggles to land a body shot inside as Owen controls his hands.
Valentino tries a body shot but Owen blocks it.
Valentino stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owen.
Owen is trying to force a seperation but Valentino has the dominant position.
Valentino misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentino can't find room to land a body shot as Owen controls the action.
Come on Valentino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owen.
Valentino throws a punch but it's blocked by Owen.
Valentino misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Owen blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen blocks a body shot from Valentino.
Owen tries to circle away but Valentino has him pinned against the cage.
Valentino is pushing Owen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Owen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentino has him pressed against the cage.
Valentino misses with a body punch.
Valentino keeps control of Owen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owen.
Valentino has Owen pressed against the cage, preventing Owen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valentino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentino walks into a stiff left hand from Owen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Valentino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Owen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Owen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentino misses the target.
Owen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentino.
Owen throws out a leg kick but Valentino moves out of range and Owen only half commits.
Valentino throws a jab when Owen was well out of range.
A left and a right from Owen both land. Nice combination.
Valentino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valentino checks a low kick from Owen.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentino misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owen moves away from the strike by Valentino.
Valentino throws an overhand right that lands on Owen's shoulder, as Owen tries to avoid the shot.
Valentino throws a hook but Owen blocks it.
Owen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentino.
Valentino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Owen.
Valentino swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
Owen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentino misses the jab.
Owen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Valentino counter with a right hand.
Owen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valentino back to the cage. Owen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Owen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owen misses with a wild combination.
Valentino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Owen in his tracks.
Valentino misses with the combination.
Owen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Valentino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino looks to land a left hand but Owen moved out of range nicely.
Owen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Owen wants to land a leg kick but Valentino is out of range.
Valentino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Owen is breathing heavily.
Valentino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Owen.
Owen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentino swings for the body but Owen moves out of range.
Owen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Owen. Those never looked like landing.
Valentino connects with the punch.
Max Owen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owen misses with a few strikes there.
Owen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owen is looking for the big counter here.
Owen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Max Owen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino throws a series of punches but Owen avoids them all with ease.
Valentino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentino throws an overhand right that lands on Owen's shoulder, as Owen tries to avoid the shot.
Owen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentino throws out the jab.
Valentino throws a series of punches but Owen moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Owen.
Owen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentino jabs Owen right on the nose. Owen blinks but takes it well.
Max Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owen slips a straight right by Valentino.
Owen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Owen misses.
A big right from Valentino misses.
Owen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Valentino misses with a hook
and Owen counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentino scores with a jab.
A big right from Valentino misses.
Valentino looks to land a right hand but Owen moved out of range.
Owen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentino.
Owen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Owen is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Valentino does no damage.
Valentino swings for the body but Owen moves out of range.
Owen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Owen takes one to the chin there.
Valentino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Owen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valentino throws a looping overhand right but Owen ducks down to avoid it.
Owen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valentino moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentino misses with an uppercut. Owen saw that one coming.
Owen unleashes a big counter combination but Valentino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Owen misses with a combination
and Valentino counters with a straight right hand.
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 Mickey Valentino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Valentino throws a body shot but no joy.
Owen throws out a counter right but Valentino avoids it with no problem.
Owen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentino is looking to counter punch.
Valentino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentino throws out a loose jab but Owen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentino checks a low kick from Owen.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Owen.
Valentino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owen.
As Valentino backs off Owen throws a huge counter combo but Valentino manages to avoid it all.
Owen fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Owen does no damage.
Owen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentino manages to avoid it.
Valentino throws a shot from downtown. Owen moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Owen.
Valentino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Owen.
Valentino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owen throws out a counter right but Valentino avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owen was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentino.
Owen slips a jab from Valentino.
Sloppy strikes from Owen. Those never looked like landing.
Valentino dips to his left and cracks Owen with an uppercut!
Valentino takes one on the button.
Owen misses with a double jab.
Owen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Owen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Owen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Owen.
Valentino thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Valentino finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Owen.
Valentino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valentino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owen.
Owen slips a jab from Valentino.
Valentino throws a lazy uppercut
and Owen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Owen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Owen throws a leg kick but Valentino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valentino misses with a straight right.
Owen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valentino eats them both and turns towards Owen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Owen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentino on the side of the head.
Owen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentino throws out the jab.
Owen staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Owen.
Valentino scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Owen. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Owen moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valentino doesn't manage to clinch there - Owen circles away.
Valentino throws an off balance right hand
and Owen counters with a left and a right that stings Valentino.
Owen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentino misses with a wild body shot.
Owen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentino.
Owen staying out of range there.
Owen ducks under a wild hook from Valentino.
Owen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Owen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valentino throws a jab but it's blocked by Owen.
Valentino looks to throw the jab but Owen is out of range.
Owen slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Valentino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Valentino misses with a body shot.
Owen defending well as Valentino loads up on a big left hand.
Owen gets tackled into the cage by Valentino. Valentino maintains the clinch.
Owen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owen's elbow.
Valentino jumps guard but Owen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valentino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Owen is trying to break the clinch but Valentino is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Owen.
I think Valentino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Max Owen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Van Damme (ranked 3907 p4p, 5124 weight class) and Mikhail Borta (ranked 419 p4p, 498 weight class). Borta has chosen HARMASAR "DAOI" as his entrance music. Jurgen Van Damme could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikhail Borta's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Borta!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damme ducks under a wild hook from Borta.
Van Damme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borta was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Damme.
Borta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Damme moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Borta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Damme manages to break the clinch.
Jurgen Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borta misses with a few strikes there.
Van Damme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Damme finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Borta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borta counters with a series of strikes. Van Damme will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Damme swats away the attempt to clinch by Borta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme throws a nice looking combination but Borta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Damme punishes Borta's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Damme lets loose with a powerful body kick. Borta will feel that in the morning.
Van Damme misses with a combination
and Borta counters with a crisp one two that drops Van Damme! Borta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Van Damme to his feet! Van Damme is in big trouble!
Van Damme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
Borta slips a jab and a cross from Van Damme.
Borta avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Damme lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Van Damme fails to land.
Van Damme manages to break the clinch.
Van Damme dodges the punch combination from Borta.
Van Damme slips a jab and a cross from Borta.
Borta slips a jab from Van Damme.
Borta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borta forces Van Damme back against the cage and clinches.
Van Damme looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Borta throws a head punch that misses.
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Borta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Damme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Van Damme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Borta doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Damme circles away.
Van Damme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Damme pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Borta back to the cage. Van Damme follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Borta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Borta looks to move away, Van Damme throws a big counter combo but Borta just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Borta misses the target.
Van Damme cracks Borta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borta wants to clinch up but Van Damme keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borta throws a series of punches but Van Damme avoids them all with ease.
Van Damme thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borta tries to keep at a distance but Van Damme has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Borta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Damme connects with a high kick.
Borta is looking to clinch.
Borta walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Van Damme dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Damme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Borta wants to clinch.
Van Damme is looking for a counter combo.
Borta is looking to clinch but Van Damme is avoiding it.
Van Damme throws a right hand that Borta ducks under and follows up with a left that Borta also avoids with ease.
Borta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Borta throws a series of punches but Van Damme avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borta dodges the punch combination from Van Damme.
Van Damme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borta, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme missing with knees to the body.
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borta forces Van Damme back against the cage and clinches.
Van Damme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borta lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Borta.
Borta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Damme backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta.
Van Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Damme gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borta lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borta throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Damme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Damme throws an elbow that misses.
Van Damme has a couple of punches blocked by Borta.
A short uppercut from Van Damme.
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Damme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Van Damme.
Borta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Damme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borta throws a right and a left that Van Damme avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borta avoids the head kick by Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with a head kick.
Van Damme pushes Borta up against the cage in a clinch.
Borta digs a right hand underneath Van Damme's ribcage. Van Damme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Borta.
Borta throws a head punch that misses.
Van Damme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Damme tries to break free but Borta pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Damme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Borta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Damme's efforts to push away.
Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borta blocks the elbow strike.
Van Damme utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Borta has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Damme.
Van Damme tries to circle away but Borta has him pinned against the cage.
Borta throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Damme.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Borta's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme can't break the clinch.
Van Damme has a couple of punches blocked by Borta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borta.
Borta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borta lands with a left to the head.
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borta fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Van Damme tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikhail Borta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Borta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Damme gets through Borta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta.
Borta lands a nice shot to the body.
Borta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Damme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Damme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Borta swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Damme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Damme tries to work over Borta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borta.
Van Damme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Damme blocks an uppercut.
Borta has a couple of punches blocked by Van Damme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Borta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta.
Borta lands with a right to the head.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Damme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Borta.
Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borta wants to clinch.
Borta takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borta misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Van Damme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Borta throws a good cross that connects.
Borta clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Damme scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Borta.
Van Damme stalling in the clinch but Borta improves position.
Van Damme throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Damme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bortas head.
Borta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Damme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Damme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Damme throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Borta's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borta tries to clinch but Van Damme moves out of range.
It looked like Van Damme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Borta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jurgen Van Damme is winning the standup battle so far.
Borta blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
Despite the aggression on Borta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Damme throws a chopping leg kick but Borta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Borta is looking for the big counter here.
Van Damme dodges the punch combination from Borta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borta dodges the punch combination from Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borta is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Van Damme misses.
Borta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme looks to score with a jab to the body but Borta is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Borta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Borta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jurgen Van Damme!
In his post fight interview, Jurgen Van Damme started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Ramos (ranked 3600 p4p, 4174 weight class) and Kody Larson (ranked 422 p4p, 474 weight class). Kody Larson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Larson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Larson darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Larson.
The referee calls for Ramos to work.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Larson won't allow it.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larson jumps guard and drags Ramos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramos trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Larson has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Larson is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larson in particular looking to stall.
Larson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramos defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramos keeping control of the position.
Larson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg.
Ramos won't allow Larson to pass to mount.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson is stalling here. Ramos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Larson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramos is staying tight to Larson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
Larson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramos.
Larson is trying to escape the position but Ramos is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos has control of an arm but Larson manages to advance to Ramos's back!
Larson is looking for the choke from the back position but Ramos is controlling his hands well.
Larson controlling well, preventing Ramos from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Larson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Ramos's head coaches at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larson is looking to clinch but Ramos is avoiding it.
Larson is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Larson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramos, which made it look bad.
Ramos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larson darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson jumps guard but Ramos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Larson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Larson controls the action.
Larson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramos up against the cage.
Larson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pablo Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Larson.
Ramos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Larson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Larson blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Larson won't allow it.
Larson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ramos breaks the clinch.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larson is looking for the big counter here.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Ramos with that takedown attempt.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson closes the distance and clinches.
Larson jumps guard.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Larson wants to sweep here but Ramos controlling him for the moment.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Larson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramos pulls Larson in close to prevent any damage.
Larson is looking to advance position but Ramos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Ramos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Larson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larson tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Larson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl out of it but Larson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramos misses its target.
Larson fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos darts in and clinches Larson up against the cage.
Larson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pablo Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Larson.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Larson has double underhooks.
Larson wants a takedown.
Larson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larson shoots in for a double leg but Ramos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson shoots in and drives through. Ramos sprawls well.
Ramos darts in looking for a takedown but Larson gets double underhooks and turns Ramos into the cage.
Larson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larson blocks a body shot from Ramos.
A bit of stalling here from Larson.
Ramos tries to break free but Larson pushes him back against the cage.
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Larson manages to circle out of the way.
Larson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos looks for a takedown but Larson sprawls well.
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!
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larson.
Ramos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larson counters by moving into the clinch.
Larson keeps control of Ramos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Larson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Larson tries to pull guard but Ramos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larson defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramos, pushing him back against the cage.
Larson can't get the takedown.
Larson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larson avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson is trying to break the clinch but Ramos has him pressed against the cage.
Larson is trying to force a seperation but Ramos has the dominant position.
Larson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Ramos!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Ramos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Highlander (ranked 3939 p4p, 3853 weight class) and Leonel Sherman (ranked 390 p4p, 380 weight class). Sherman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lucky Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Elijah Highlander has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Highlander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonel Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Highlander's half guard.
Sherman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Highlander defends it well.
Sherman wants to pass to mount but Highlander is defending the position.
Highlander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherman pulls his head out easily.
Sherman is looking for a kimura but Highlander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sherman to get the leverage.
Highlander trying to control but Sherman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman controlling the action here.
Highlander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highlander is trying to control but Sherman passes into side control!
Sherman working away.
Highlander looks to move to half guard but instead Sherman has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherman controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highlander is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sherman looking to control but Highlander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Highlander is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sherman avoids the attempt from Highlander to control.
Sherman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highlander keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sherman controlling the pace for now.
Sherman working for a submission but Highlander is keeping him at bay.
Sherman with good strikes from the mount here!
Sherman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Highlander to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Highlander shrugs it off.
Sherman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman controlling from the full mount.
Highlander is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Highlander manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sherman trying to control the action but Highlander is working from the bottom.
Highlander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Highlander.
Highlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Highlander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Highlander throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sherman escapes and throws Highlander's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sherman taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Sherman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sherman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sherman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Highlander was well out of range. Poor timing from Sherman.
Highlander lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sherman sprawling to the canvas. Highlander follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sherman hang on?
 Sherman is rocked!
Sherman is defending against the submission attempts here by Highlander.
Sherman is still in real trouble! Can Highlander finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highlander is looking for a kimura here.
Sherman seems to have recovered his senses.
Highlander trying to work for an americana but Sherman has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Highlander manages to get himself to full guard.
Highlander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherman trying to control but Highlander is working from the bottom.
Highlander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sherman looking to sit in guard and control but Highlander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sherman wants to hit a sweep here but Highlander passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sherman there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highlander working for a submission but Sherman is keeping him at bay.
Highlander working for a submission but Sherman is keeping him at bay.
Sherman wants to control but Highlander is having none of it.
Highlander working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman is working to get back to half guard.
Highlander is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sherman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sherman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Leonel Sherman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sherman is looking to get to half guard.
That's four 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.
Sherman tries to lock up and control but Highlander gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sherman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sherman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sherman is still trying to improve position.
Highlander moves to the back.
Sherman tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Highlander is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sherman is defending well though. Highlander let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Highlander 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!
Highlander misses with a body shot.
Sherman shoots in and gets a takedown into Highlander's guard.
Sherman trying to control but Highlander is working from the bottom.
Sherman stands up and waves to Highlander to follow him.
Sherman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sherman throws a head kick but Highlander moves out of range.
Highlander with a hook.
Highlander gets caught napping as Sherman dives in and scores a takedown. Highlander manages to retain guard.
Sherman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Highlander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Highlander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherman defends well.
Sherman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Highlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sherman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sherman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Highlander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherman defends well.
Sherman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Highlander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sherman controls the pace.
Sherman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Highlander is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Highlander has escaped and now he's on top!
Sherman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman is trying to keep Highlander in close.
Highlander wants to control from the top but Sherman keeps moving.
Sherman is looking for a triangle but Highlander pushes his legs off easily.
That's four 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.
Sherman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Highlander's guard.
Highlander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sherman stays in close to Highlander's body and controls the position.
Highlander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Highlander is looking for a triangle but Sherman pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherman content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonel Sherman.
I think Sherman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonel Sherman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Soo Young Yoo (ranked 2611 p4p, 4268 weight class) and Miles Silva (ranked 180 p4p, 255 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beleza Pula - Masayoshi Takanaka. 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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130
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soo Young Yoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miles Silva!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Yoo.
Silva pushes Yoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Yoo pulls Silva into guard.
Yoo is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Yoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Yoo pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva tries to stand but Yoo is controlling from the bottom.
Yoo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Yoo has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Soo Young Yoo!
After winning the bout, Soo Young Yoo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toe Licker (ranked 2951 p4p, 3289 weight class) and Cody Shelton (ranked 295 p4p, 328 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cody Shelton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toe Licker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Shelton!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licker looks to land a combination but Shelton avoids it well.
Licker throws the kick towards the body but Shelton avoids it.
Licker connects with a single shot there.
Shelton lunges at Licker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Licker's hand.
Licker throws a body punch but Shelton moves out of range.
Shelton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toe Licker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Licker takes one on the button.
Licker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shelton defends well and Licker ends up having to push Shelton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shelton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelton lands with a right to the head.
Shelton keeps control of Licker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shelton breaks from the clinch.
Licker throws a combination that misses
and Shelton counters by moving into the clinch.
Shelton lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelton scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Licker's elbow.
Shelton throws a punch but it's blocked by Licker.
Shelton is working for takedown but Licker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Licker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Licker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shelton is keeping busy.
Licker tries to circle away but Shelton has him pinned against the cage.
Shelton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Licker up against the cage.
Shelton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shelton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Licker misses with a series of wild punches.
Licker misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shelton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Shelton. That snapped Licker's head back.
Licker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shelton counters with a stiff right hand.
Licker misses with a shot to the body
enabling Shelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelton lunges at Licker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Licker's 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!
Shelton connects with a looping right hand.
Licker is rocked!
Shelton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Licker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Licker throws a hook but Shelton blocks it.
Oh Licker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shelton circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Licker to the canvas! Licker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Shelton keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Shelton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerk McWanker (ranked 2508 p4p, 4235 weight class) and Rodney Bates (ranked 291 p4p, 438 weight class). McWanker comes to the cage accompanied by Im A Wanker. Rodney Bates has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jerk McWanker's chin.
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210
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215
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerk McWanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Bates!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates tries to sprawl but McWanker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McWanker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McWanker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bates sees it coming and defends easily.
McWanker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bates is just riding it out for now. McWanker eventually gives up the hold.
Bates trying to control here.
McWanker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bates sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates has his hands clasped together around McWanker's back. He's all about the action.
Bates should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWanker is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bates manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bates can do anything to dispel that myth.
McWanker looking to pass the guard.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
McWanker advances position into side control!
McWanker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bates has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from McWanker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWanker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bates, who protects the arm well.
McWanker controls the position.
Bates manages to work his way to half guard, despite McWanker's best efforts.
McWanker trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
McWanker throwing shots but Bates is blocking nicely.
McWanker is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWanker moves into full mount! Bates won't be happy about that!
McWanker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McWanker working Bates over with strikes here.
McWanker throws some wild stikes that Bates manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWanker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bates is trying desperately to improve position.
McWanker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bates?
McWanker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bates has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McWanker tries to control but Bates wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by McWanker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bates wants to control but McWanker is having none of it.
Bates avoids a series of strikes thrown by McWanker.
McWanker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McWanker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWanker is trying to control here but Bates has managed to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerk McWanker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into McWanker's guard.
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and McWanker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between McWanker's legs - danger averted.
McWanker trying to control the position.
McWanker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McWanker is tightening it up a little... Bates has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bates reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bates taps out! Nice BJJ there by McWanker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jerk McWanker!
Post fight, Jerk McWanker took to the microphone: 'I just touched this boy, pause. Im coming for that ass.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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