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JF 19 - Psycho vs Xzavier PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dubba Sub (ranked 2974 p4p, 3242 weight class) and Jun Li (ranked 342 p4p, 369 weight class). Sub comes to the cage accompanied by Live It Up!. This should be fireworks!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dubba Sub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Li!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sub looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sub tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Li defends well and Sub ends up having to push Li into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sub goes for a takedown attempt but Li pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Li changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sub looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Li stalls from top position.
Li throws a strike aimed at the side of Sub's head but Sub avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li working the body and head with strikes.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sub keeps working.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li trying to control the action but Sub is working from the bottom.
Li lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sub down.
Li postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sub is trying to get back to half guard.
Sub defending against the ground and pound.
Li trying to control the action but Sub is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Li crashes against the mat.
Li is working Sub over with some ground and pound from side control.
Li connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sub some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li landing strikes.
Li lands a few punches from side control.
Li throws an elbow but Sub slips to the side and avoids it well.
Li trying to control the action but Sub is working from the bottom.
Sub tries to bench press Li off him but Li keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Sub's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Sub is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li is working Sub over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sub is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Li creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sub sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Li throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Li landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Li scoring with punches from side control.
Sub trying his best to control but Li has mounted him.
Li postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Sub bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Li and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Li!
Dubba Sub spoke after the fight, saying 'I will practice my BJJ and I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jump Nelson (ranked 3176 p4p, 2489 weight class) and Hunt Churchlov (ranked 361 p4p, 289 weight class). Hunt Churchlov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jump Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunt Churchlov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Churchlov swivels and escapes.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Churchlov misses the target.
Churchlov thuds his shin into the meat of Nelson's side.
Churchlov closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson avoiding damage as Churchlov throws knees to the body.
Nelson is working for takedown but Churchlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jump Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Churchlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchlov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Churchlov is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Churchlov tries to pass.
Churchlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Churchlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Churchlov is still trying to improve position.
Nelson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Churchlov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nelson's body to avoid the submission. Nelson has instead reached around Churchlov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nelson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jump Nelson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Happy Killer (ranked 3148 p4p, 3936 weight class) and Jun Romero (ranked 366 p4p, 421 weight class). Jun Romero 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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Al Happy Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jun Romero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Happy Killer as he jumps to the side.
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Happy Killer. Happy Killer maintains the clinch.
Happy Killer stalling against the cage.
Happy Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 It looks like Jun Romero has been cut.
A short left from Happy Killer.
Happy Killer lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Happy Killer to work.
Happy Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Happy Killer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Happy Killer on the inside.
Romero tries for a takedown but Happy Killer manages to get underhooks.
Romero looks winded!
Happy Killer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Happy Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Al Happy Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Romero.
Happy Killer leaning against his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy Killer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Happy Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy Killer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Happy Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Happy Killer lands a body shot.
Happy Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
 Romero is rocked!
Happy Killer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Happy Killer finish him?
Happy Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Happy Killer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Romero! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Happy Killer is unloading with more strikes now! Romero drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Happy Killer!
In his post fight interview, Al Happy Killer 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Hawkins (ranked 4891 p4p, 3925 weight class) and Melvin Diaz (ranked 326 p4p, 298 weight class). Sonny Hawkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Melvin Diaz's chin.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz has Hawkins pushed against the cage.
Hawkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawkins has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Hawkins.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawkins back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonny Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Diaz.
Hawkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hawkins.
Diaz is rocked!
It looks like Melvin Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawkins finish him?
Hawkins darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Hawkins's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Hawkins shoots in.
Hawkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Hawkins as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Hawkins throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawkins, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hawkins jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz pulls Hawkins into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hawkins trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz striking off his back but it's not causing Hawkins any problems.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Hawkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Melvin Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkins sprawls well. Hawkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Sonny Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
Hawkins stuffs the takedown.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Hawkins attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawkins.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sonny Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz avoids the head kick by Hawkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hawkins tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hawkins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hawkins tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Diaz get's back to his feet.
Diaz forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Diaz.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Melvin Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Melvin Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.
Hawkins clinches.
Diaz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hawkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hawkins tries to control Diaz's body but Diaz pushes him off. Hawkins squirms to his side and now Diaz has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Diaz controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz has the hooks in. Hawkins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Hawkins tries to break free.
Hawkins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is not going to allow Hawkins to sit and survive in this position.
Hawkins wants to escape the position.
Hawkins wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Hawkins is really stuck here.
Diaz not allowing Hawkins to control his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Hawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
That's four 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.
Diaz controlling the position well here. Hawkins rolled but Diaz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Diaz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Melvin Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Diaz not allowing Hawkins to control his hands.
Sonny Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawkins tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Diaz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toot Toto (ranked 25321 p4p, 4911 weight class) and Corbin Good (ranked 485 p4p, 453 weight class). Good has chosen Good Times, Bad Times - Led Zeppelin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toot Toto!
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, Corbin Good!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good fails to land with a series of punches.
Good has a takedown stuffed.
Good rushes Toto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toto feints and as Good raises his hands in defense, Toto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toto trying to control but Good is working from the bottom.
Good is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Good 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.
Toto tries to roll over but Good keeps him under control.
Toto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Good is working away from the top position though.
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.
Toto pushes Good off looking to stand but Good dives back in and keeps control.
Good prevents Toto from improving his position.
Good is controlling the pace.
Toto wants to get back to full guard but Good has passed into side control.
Good trying to control the action but Toto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toto tries to buck Good off but Good is having none of it.
Good controlling the position from side mount.
Good is putting a hurting on Toto here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Good tries to advance to mount but can't.
Toto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Toto is working hard here to advance position.
Good is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Toto's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good jabs at Toto's body.
Toto tries to clinch but Good moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good clinches up with Toto and pushes him back against the cage.
Good gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Toto is wriggling around but Good manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Good dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toot Toto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Toto shoots in and gets a takedown into Good's guard.
Good is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Good bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toto's guard.
Toto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Good defends well.
Toto is pulling down on Good's head. It's preventing any offense from Good, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Good not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Good's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Good can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Good controlling from the top position.
Toto wants to hit a sweep here but Good passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Toto there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Good cracks Toto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Good controlling from the full mount.
Good is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Good content just to control the position here.
Toto tries to reverse the position but Good maintains control.
Good takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Good really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Good sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toto is trying to escape the mount.
Good sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Corbin Good has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Corbin Good showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toot Toto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Good.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Good moves into the clinch.
Good prevents a takedown attempt there.
Toto stops a takedown attempt from Good.
Good has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toto smiles and moves away.
Good avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toto throws a head kick that misses.
Good rushes Toto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good decides to pull guard.
Good has momentary wrist control but Toto slips an elbow through the middle.
Good controlling the position.
Toto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Good is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toto landing some decent shots from guard.
Good has an active guard here but Toto has managed to pass into half guard.
Good is trying to get back to full guard.
Toto trying to control from Good's half guard. Good has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toto lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Good wants to control but Toto passes easily into half guard.
Toto is keen to just control but Good is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toto misses with a head shot. Good uses the momentum to regain guard.
Good is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Toot Toto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corbin Good is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good pulls Toto in close to his closed guard and prevents Toto from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Good. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Good comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Good has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Good!
Corbin Good opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorden Anders (ranked 2590 p4p, 3260 weight class) and Weichung Li (ranked 291 p4p, 349 weight class). Anders's entrance music is Lord Knows/Fighting Stronger. A fine choice. Jorden Anders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorden Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weichung Li!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anders moves into the clinch successfully.
Li breaks from the clinch.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anders but Anders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anders stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Anders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anders gets a double leg takedown into Li's guard.
Li looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anders's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li throws a strike but Anders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Li is trying to control the position but Anders postures up.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anders throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
Li pulls Anders in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anders throws a big right hand that misses.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anders is one step ahead there.
Anders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Anders postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
Anders throwing strikes but missing.
Li is controlling Anders's posture.
Li wants to sweep here but Anders controlling him for the moment.
Li seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Anders, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Anders against the cage but Anders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jorden Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weichung Li.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Anders gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
A combination from Anders does no damage.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Anders sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Li counters with a single leg into guard. Anders didn't expect that.
Li postures up in Anders's guard and throws a big left but Anders blocks it.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Anders has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Anders's brow.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anders's head.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Li trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anders is looking to stand up but Li isn't so interested in that idea.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorden Anders will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anders dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Anders's head and hops out.
Jorden Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Anders with that takedown attempt.
Anders throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Anders, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Anders against the cage but Anders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Li closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Li lands in his opponent's guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li pushes down on Anders's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li wants to control but Anders is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Li has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anders really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Li looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Li raining down shots from the mount!
Li lands a big shot there that rocks Anders but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anders in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Li breaks from Anders's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Li raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anders takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Li's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weichung Li!
Jorden Anders was interviewed post fight and said 'Not the outcome i wanted, but that's the game.Hats off to my opponent for bringing it. Ill take the loss,rebuild, and come back better. The journey continues.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Butler (ranked 3569 p4p, 3178 weight class) and Naoki Inoue (ranked 193 p4p, 173 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximo Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler closes the distance and pushes Inoue back into the cage.
Inoue manages to break the clinch.
Butler has a takedown stuffed.
Butler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Butler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inoue swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inoue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inoue moves out of range as Butler strikes.
Inoue swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inoue throws a counter combo.
Butler tries for a takedown but Inoue circles away easily
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.
Butler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Inoue looking for submissions off his back.
Butler content to control rather than advance.
Inoue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue actively working from the bottom here.
Butler is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Inoue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butler is working away from the top position though.
Inoue is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Butler controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Butler working for a submission but Inoue is keeping him at bay.
Inoue is looking to get to half guard.
Inoue tries to lock up and control but Butler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Butler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Inoue tries to improve his position but instead Butler has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Butler gets his way!
Inoue rolls, trying to escape but Butler keeps control of the position.
Butler biding his time, controlling Inoue.
I really don't envy Inoue right now.
Butler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Inoue is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Butler connects with a big shot to the side of Inoue's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Butler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Butler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Inoue wants to break free but Butler has control.
Inoue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Inoue is trying to break the clinch but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Butler wants to break free but Inoue has control.
Inoue avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Inoue can't break the clinch.
Inoue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler scores with the left hand. Inoue knows he should have avoided that one.
Butler lands a nice shot that snaps Inoue's head back.
Butler tries to clinch up but Inoue circles away and keeps his distance.
Inoue let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butler.
Butler misses with a takedown attempt
letting Inoue counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler misses with a hook
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butler misses with a hook. Inoue ducked under it nicely.
Inoue appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Butler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inoue can do to turn this around?
Inoue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butler tries for a takedown but Inoue circles away easily
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Inoue throws a counter combo.
Butler closes the distance but Inoue moves to the side
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
Butler tries to clinch
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
 Butler is rocked!
Butler misses with a combination
and Inoue counters with a huge left! Butler is in big trouble! He's backing up but Inoue isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Butler from any more damage. A dominating finish by Inoue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Inoue!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Valverde (ranked 4061 p4p, 3511 weight class) and Chad Price (ranked 305 p4p, 280 weight class). Chad Price is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Valverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Price!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valverde closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Price is looking to reverse the position.
Price is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Valverde is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valverde pulls his head out easily.
Price is staying active underneath Valverde, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valverde is really struggling to control Price but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valverde thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Price wants to improve his position but Valverde is controlling well.
Price is staying active underneath Valverde, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valverde pulls his head out easily.
Price looking for submissions off his back.
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valverde pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valverde pulls his head out easily.
Price looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valverde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Price sees it coming and defends easily.
Price is pressing down on Valverde's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Price is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valverde wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valverde is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valverde trying to stand up but can't free himself from Price's guard.
Price is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valverde is aware though and is defending well.
Valverde wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Price is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valverde stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Price wants to sweep but no luck.
Price working for a triangle but Valverde defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde looking to sit in guard and control but Price gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Price is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valverde is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valverde has escaped and now he's on top!
Valverde would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Price has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Valverde doesn't defend quickly enough and Price has managed to lock this one up! Can Valverde escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Price on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Price!
After the fight, Chad Price was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xzavier Jacobs (ranked 2465 p4p, 2755 weight class) and Psycho Killer (ranked 286 p4p, 321 weight class). Psycho Killer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xzavier Jacobs's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xzavier Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Psycho Killer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Killer has wrist control.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Killer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Killer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Killer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jacobs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacobs tries to get out of the position.
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killer defends it easily.
Killer looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Killer's guard.
Killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Killer is on top in guard.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Killer tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killer.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jacobs tries to strike from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacobs's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xzavier Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
 It looks like Xzavier Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Killer pushes Jacobs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Jacobs tries to tie him up.
Jacobs has Killer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jacobs has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xzavier Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Xzavier Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer misses with a low kick.
Jacobs walks into a stiff left hand from Killer.
Killer moves into the clinch.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Killer.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer lands a big right hand that sends Jacobs crashing to the mat! Killer stays standing though and waves Jacobs back to his feet!
Jacobs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer stalls.
Jacobs seems to have got his legs back now.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Killer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Killer has knocked Jacobs down with a huge combo! Killer steps away and waves a wobbly Jacobs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Xzavier Jacobs's cut is getting worse.
Killer cracks Jacobs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jacobs falls backwards against the cage. Killer follows up with more strikes that drop Jacobs to his knees. Killer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jacobs! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Psycho Killer! Psycho Killer retains his light heavyweight title!
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