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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omnicron Bilesdon (ranked 2723 p4p, 3621 weight class) and John Wesley (ranked 159 p4p, 140 weight class). John Wesley looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omnicron Bilesdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley with a poor takedown
and Bilesdon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wesley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wesley looks winded!
A low kick from Wesley is predictable there
and Bilesdon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wesley won't be happy with that.
Bilesdon 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.
Bilesdon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilesdon throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wesley tries to land a body kick
and Bilesdon counters by moving into the clinch.
Bilesdon pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilesdon is pulling down on Wesley's head. It's preventing any offense from Wesley, at least for the moment.
Wesley stopping the sweep attempt from Bilesdon.
Wesley stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bilesdon throws up his legs and catches Wesley in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Wesley tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bilesdon! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Omnicron Bilesdon!
After winning the bout, Omnicron Bilesdon 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Peterson (ranked 4999 p4p, 3188 weight class) and Changa Galowanga (ranked 183 p4p, 120 weight class). Peterson comes into the arena with Berzerk by Eminem blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Changa Galowanga!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Galowanga wants to get back to full guard.
Galowanga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Galowanga is looking to improve his position.
Peterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galowanga trying to control from the bottom.
Peterson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galowanga has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is looking to advance position but Galowanga won't allow it.
Galowanga is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galowanga avoid being mounted?
Peterson wants to free his trapped foot but Galowanga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galowanga 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.
Peterson works his way into side control.
Peterson wants to stand but Galowanga is controlling his arm.
Peterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galowanga keeps working.
Galowanga is trying to improve his position.
That's two 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.
Peterson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Peterson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Galowanga down.
Peterson working away.
Peterson trying to control the position but Galowanga is working away.
Galowanga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galowanga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peterson wants to stand but Galowanga is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control but Galowanga is keeping him busy.
Galowanga tries to bench press Peterson off him but Peterson keeps the position.
Peterson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Galowanga!
A nice elbow there by Peterson.
Peterson raining down shots from the mount!
Galowanga is in a horrible position here. Peterson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Galowanga is trying desperately to improve position.
Peterson lands a couple of good shots and Galowanga has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galowanga is defending well though. Peterson let's go of the attempt for now.
Peterson is working the ground and pound. Can Galowanga escape?
Peterson is persistently looking for the submission but Galowanga is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Peterson lands strikes to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galowanga tries to roll but Peterson sticks to his back.
Peterson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Peterson cracks Galowanga with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Galowanga from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Peterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Galowanga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Peterson shoots for a takedown but Galowanga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Galowanga misses with a hook.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Galowanga sprawls well.
Peterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Galowanga sprawls well. He's pushed Peterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Galowanga, which made it look bad.
Galowanga scores with a jab.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galowanga counters with a stiff right hand.
Galowanga lands a big right hand that sends Peterson crashing to the mat! Galowanga stays standing though and waves Peterson back to his feet!
 Peterson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galowanga can do to turn this around?
Galowanga throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Peterson with a poor takedown
and Galowanga counters with a nice body shot.
Galowanga misses the jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Peterson with that takedown attempt.
Galowanga Throws a clean left jab. Galowanga Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Peterson's chin! Peterson crumbles to the ground and Galowanga follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Galowanga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Changa Galowanga!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Royal Savage (ranked 21358 p4p, 3513 weight class) and Lucius Aurelius (ranked 260 p4p, 191 weight class). Lucius Aurelius acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Savage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savage connects with a nice looking jab.
Aurelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savage with a hook.
Aurelius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savage cracks Aurelius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savage misses the jab.
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Savage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aurelius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aurelius lands the left hand.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Savage.
Nice cross by Savage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius moves away from the strike by Savage.
Aurelius moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aurelius! But no joy.
Aurelius slips a jab from Savage.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aurelius walks into a left hand.
Aurelius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aurelius throws a leg kick that misses.
Aurelius throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelius. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Savage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aurelius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Aurelius throws a big shot that misses.
Savage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aurelius under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Aurelius slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Aurelius misses.
Savage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Jab from Savage.
Savage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aurelius on the side of the head.
Aurelius misses with a wild combination.
Aurelius tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aurelius throws an off balance right hand
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage cracks Aurelius with a big right hand and Aurelius goes down!
 Aurelius is rocked!
Savage postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Aurelius's head off the mat! Aurelius is out! He's out! Savage jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Royal Savage!
A relieved looking The Royal Savage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keywon Reeves (ranked 3358 p4p, 3387 weight class) and Shahram Sheikhan (ranked 126 p4p, 128 weight class). Reeves's entrance music is Ace Hood - We Ball. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keywon Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shahram Sheikhan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheikhan throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Reeves misses its target.
Sheikhan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheikhan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reeves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sheikhan to score with a decent uppercut.
Sheikhan misses with a two punch combination.
Sheikhan throws a lazy body kick
and Reeves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sheikhan! Reeves lets Sheikhan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sheikhan is rocked!
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!
Sheikhan misses with a jab to the body
and as Sheikhan loses concentration momentarily, Reeves counters with a picture perfect head kick! Sheikhan goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Keywon Reeves!
Keywon Reeves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Burrows (ranked 2096 p4p, 3117 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 67 p4p, 115 weight class). Burrows comes to the cage accompanied by Baba O'Riley. Tragedy has chosen Bury Me In Southern Ground by Rebel Son as his entrance music. Trage Tragedy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stuart Burrows's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stuart Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tragedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Tragedy is out of range.
Burrows throws the left hand but Tragedy avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Tragedy slips the punch.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burrows checks a leg kick.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows scores with the left hand. Tragedy knows he should have avoided that one.
Tragedy takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Tragedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Tragedy is just out of range.
Tragedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burrows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tragedy misses with the combination.
Burrows misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burrows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows connects with a single shot there.
Tragedy misses with a looping left.
Burrows cracks Tragedy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Tragedy misses.
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Tragedy misses.
Burrows digs a good body shot into Tragedy's ribs.
Tragedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tragedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab.
Burrows has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tragedy.
Tragedy walks into a stiff left hand from Burrows.
Tragedy throws a body kick that misses
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Tragedy fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrows controls the pace.
Tragedy keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Tragedy keeps moving.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tragedy is keeping the position for now.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tragedy is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tragedy looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Tragedy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Burrows lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burrows lands a really nice looking cross but Tragedy seems unphased.
Burrows slips under a jab from Tragedy.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Tragedy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Tragedy didn't expect that.
Burrows advances to half guard.
Burrows controlling the pace.
Burrows seems to be working for a kimura but Tragedy defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Tragedy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burrows trying to control from Tragedy's half guard. Tragedy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burrows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Tragedy keeps moving.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tragedy is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows trying to control but Tragedy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burrows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tragedy.
Tragedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Tragedy moves away and avoids it.
As Burrows backs off Tragedy throws a huge counter combo but Burrows manages to avoid it all.
Tragedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrows was well out of range. Poor timing from Tragedy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tragedy misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Tragedy misses.
Tragedy takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Tragedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burrows scores with a decent looking hook.
Burrows avoids the head kick by Tragedy.
Burrows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tragedy's head backwards.
Burrows slips under a jab.
Burrows tries to counter with a takedown but Tragedy is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Tragedy misses.
Tragedy misses with a wild combination.
Burrows digs a good body shot into Tragedy's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tragedy ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Tragedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows punishes Tragedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Tragedy is just out of range.
Tragedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burrows with a jab.
Trage Tragedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tragedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burrows scores with a sloppy right hand. Tragedy should have avoided that one.
Stuart Burrows is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Burrows finds it's way through Tragedy's defenses.
Tragedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Burrows.
Tragedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Tragedy moves forwards but Burrows connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tragedy throws a leg kick
and Burrows counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burrows controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows wants to control but Tragedy is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burrows tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrows has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burrows goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tragedy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Burrows's guard! Nice work there by Tragedy!
Burrows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tragedy is aware though and is defending well.
Burrows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tragedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Burrows is tightening it up a little... Tragedy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tragedy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tragedy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Burrows!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stuart Burrows!
Our winner, Stuart Burrows, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevo Caruga (ranked 756 p4p, 517 weight class) and Frankie Venegas (ranked 24 p4p, 15 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevo Caruga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Venegas !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venegas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venegas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Caruga regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Caruga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Caruga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Caruga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Caruga keeps moving.
Caruga wants to sweep here but Venegas controlling him for the moment.
Caruga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Caruga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caruga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caruga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Venegas passes into half guard.
Caruga is trying to get back to full guard.
Caruga controlling the position for now.
Venegas is controlling the pace.
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
Venegas is trying to control the action in half guard but Caruga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Venegas seems to be looking for submissions.
Caruga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venegas is working away from the top position though.
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.
Caruga is refusing to be controlled, as Venegas sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caruga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caruga is trying to hold Venegas in close to prevent damage but Venegas has managed to pass into half guard.
Venegas prevents Caruga from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caruga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Venegas scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caruga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caruga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venegas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Venegas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Venegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caruga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caruga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venegas is aware though and is defending well.
Caruga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venegas is aware though and is defending well.
Venegas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caruga's guard.
Venegas content to control rather than advance.
Caruga is not content to let Venegas control the position.
Caruga wants to get back to full guard.
Venegas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caruga defends it well.
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Venegas trying to control from half guard but Caruga is working away.
Caruga trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venegas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Venegas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caruga defends it well.
Venegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caruga keeps working.
Caruga is trying to get back to full guard.
Venegas is thwarting Caruga's attempts to control the position.
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas is working for a submission of some sort.
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
That's time! Caruga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Caruga slaps away a takedown attempt from Venegas , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Caruga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Venegas is trying to defend but Caruga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Caruga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caruga seems to be working for a kimura but Venegas defends the submission attempt.
Venegas is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frankie Venegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venegas lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Caruga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Venegas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Caruga has Venegas in his guard.
Venegas trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom.
Caruga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Venegas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Venegas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Caruga to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Venegas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Caruga pulls down on the head and he's put Venegas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stevo Caruga!
A relieved looking Stevo Caruga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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