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HFA 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Sawyer (ranked 4706 p4p, 24557 weight class) and Colby Koscheck (ranked 376 p4p, 437 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateo Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colby Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Koscheck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koscheck lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sawyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koscheck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koscheck's corner calls for a 1-2. Koscheck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koscheck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sawyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Koscheck's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koscheck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawyer moves away.
Koscheck looks to score with a jab to the body but Sawyer is just out of range.
Sawyer is looking to counter punch.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses.
Sawyer moves in looking to clinch but Koscheck pushes him off.
Mateo Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscheck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Sawyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sawyer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koscheck is out of range and Sawyer settles back down.
Sawyer moves out of range as Koscheck strikes.
Sawyer thows a body kick. Koscheck tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koscheck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses.
Sawyer throws a right hand that Koscheck ducks under and follows up with a left that Koscheck also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer moves out of range as Koscheck strikes.
Sawyer missing with a left hand there. Koscheck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sawyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Sawyer.
Sawyer is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Sawyer.
Sawyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koscheck throws a shot to the body.
Sawyer throws a big shot that misses.
Koscheck lunges at Sawyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sawyer's hand.
Sawyer lunges at Koscheck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koscheck's hand.
Koscheck moves out of range of the body kick.
Koscheck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Sawyer.
Sawyer jabs Koscheck right on the nose. Koscheck blinks but takes it well.
 Koscheck is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koscheck is still on wobbly legs! Can Sawyer finish him?
The crowd cheers as Koscheck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sawyer doesn't seem phased though.
Koscheck seems to have recovered his senses.
Sawyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koscheck is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sawyer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Koscheck walks into a jab.
Sawyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Koscheck's head.
Sawyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses.
Koscheck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koscheck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sawyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Koscheck.
Sawyer drops Koscheck with a beautiful combination! Koscheck stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sawyer is looking for the KO!
BOOM! Sawyer lands a beautiful left hook that drops Koscheck. Koscheck tries to recover but Sawyer is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Koscheck lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Sawyer!
Mateo Sawyer made sure to mention his sponsor, Feeble Fightware in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slap Faulkner (ranked 4488 p4p, 4132 weight class) and Devyn Flores (ranked 404 p4p, 385 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Hilo, Slap Faulkner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Devyn Flores!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores rushes Faulkner and presses him up against the cage.
Faulkner working hard to break the clinch.
Flores keeps control of Faulkner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faulkner is trying to break the clinch but Flores is controlling him.
Faulkner wants a takedown.
Faulkner wants to break free but Flores has control.
Faulkner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Faulkner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flores has Faulkner pressed against the cage, preventing Faulkner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulkner working hard to break the clinch.
Faulkner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flores has clasped his hands together around Faulkner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Faulkner wants to get back to his feet but Flores is dominant here and he's now got Faulkner's back!
Faulkner won't enjoy being in this position. Flores looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Faulkner is tapping - it's over boys! Flores picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devyn Flores!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devyn Kramer (ranked 2922 p4p, 4508 weight class) and Jaka Prawira (ranked 247 p4p, 329 weight class). The key to victory for Devyn Kramer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devyn Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaka Prawira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
Prawira is trying to pull guard but Kramer has him pressed against the cage.
Kramer struggles to land a body shot inside as Prawira controls his hands.
Prawira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kramer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kramer is trying to push Prawira away but Prawira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kramer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Devyn Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaka Prawira.
Prawira jumps guard and drags Kramer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Kramer wanted to stand there but Prawira had control of the position.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prawira keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Prawira has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kramer is looking to defend but Prawira has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kramer! Prawira pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kramer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaka Prawira!
Jaka Prawira 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mista Conquivualas Steppingstone Bonkers Iv (ranked 3251 p4p, 4222 weight class) and Viktor Mertel Jr (ranked 331 p4p, 391 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mista Conquivualas Steppingstone Bonkers Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Mertel Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv's corner calls for a 1-2. Steppingstone Bonkers Iv obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses with a head kick.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a right hand that misses
and Mertel Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mertel Jr on the side of the head.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mertel Jr. Mertel Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Steppingstone Bonkers Iv.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv tries to land a leg kick but Mertel Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Mertel Jr throws out a counter right but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv avoids it with no problem.
Mista Conquivualas Steppingstone Bonkers Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Mertel Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv lands a left and a right that send Mertel Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Steppingstone Bonkers Iv thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mertel Jr is rocked!
 It looks like Viktor Mertel Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Steppingstone Bonkers Iv! Mertel Jr is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mista Conquivualas Steppingstone Bonkers Iv!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Rinderknecht (ranked 2551 p4p, 2701 weight class) and One Punch One Sub (ranked 306 p4p, 318 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that One Punch One Sub was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Rinderknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, One Punch One Sub!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinderknecht takes one to the chin there.
Rinderknecht drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
One Sub tries to buck Rinderknecht off but Rinderknecht is having none of it.
Rinderknecht prevents One Sub from escaping the position.
Rinderknecht is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rinderknecht landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One Sub is looking for a sweep.
Rinderknecht prevents One Sub from escaping the position.
Rinderknecht is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but One Sub is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
One Sub is letting Rinderknecht control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One Sub is looking for a sweep.
Rinderknecht really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
One Sub is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on One Sub's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rinderknecht is staying tight to One Sub's torso, preventing him from escaping.
One Sub is trying to get back to half guard.
One Sub tries to escape but Rinderknecht is in control.
Rinderknecht just content to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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.
One Sub is trying to improve his position.
Rinderknecht slows the pace down.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rinderknecht throws a body punch but One Sub moves out of range.
One Sub just misses with a punch to the body.
One Punch One Sub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinderknecht gets a clinch.
One Sub lands a left hand.
Rinderknecht leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rinderknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but One Sub uses good head movement to avoid it.
One Sub blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from One Sub.
One Sub tries to pull guard but Rinderknecht forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
One Sub wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rinderknecht will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning One Sub up against the cage.
One Sub decides to pull guard.
Rinderknecht's corner is telling him to maintain position.
One Sub keeping full guard, as Rinderknecht tries to pass.
One Sub is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rinderknecht slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
One Sub is trying to keep Rinderknecht in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One Sub has his foot on Rinderknecht's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rinderknecht works his way back into a safe position though.
Rinderknecht content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rinderknecht postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinderknecht is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Rinderknecht dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
One Sub ducks under a wild hook from Rinderknecht.
One Sub works Rinderknecht's body with a nice hook.
One Sub throws a hook but Rinderknecht blocks it.
Rinderknecht cracks One Sub with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Rinderknecht misses.
We've been informed that One Sub has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rinderknecht moves out of range as One Sub strikes.
Rinderknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One Sub.
Rinderknecht throwing a counter right hand but One Sub manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinderknecht closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
One Sub pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rinderknecht was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
One Sub lands a jab to the nose.
One Sub scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
One Sub swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rinderknecht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from One Sub.
One Sub gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
One Sub lands with a shot to the body.
One Sub throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rinderknecht seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
One Sub misses the jab.
Donk. One Sub catches Rinderknecht right on the button with a cross.
One Sub jabs Rinderknecht to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rinderknecht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinderknecht drops down looking for a counter takedown but One Sub sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht pushes One Sub up against the cage in a clinch.
One Sub lands with a right to the head.
One Sub tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rinderknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
One Sub throws a punch but it's blocked by Rinderknecht.
One Sub tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rinderknecht smiles and moves away.
One Sub has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One Sub lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One Sub throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rinderknecht closes the distance and pushes One Sub back into the cage.
One Sub can't get the takedown.
Albert Rinderknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of One Punch One Sub.
One Sub trying to stall but Rinderknecht improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed One Sub clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rinderknecht has good solid back control here.
One Sub rolls, trying to escape but Rinderknecht keeps control of the position.
Rinderknecht has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of One Sub's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One Sub wants to escape the position.
Rinderknecht not allowing One Sub to control his hands.
One Sub wants to escape the position.
Rinderknecht is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
One Sub is in bad spot here.
Rinderknecht is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rinderknecht has One Sub flattened out and is raining down punches.
The referee is taking a good look at One Sub as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rinderknecht!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Punch One Sub showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
One Sub gets caught napping as Rinderknecht dives in and scores a takedown. One Sub manages to retain guard.
One Sub 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.
One Sub keeps trying to improve his position.
Rinderknecht stays in close to One Sub's body and controls the position.
Rinderknecht connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinderknecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rinderknecht prevents One Sub from getting back to his feet.
Rinderknecht pushing down on One Sub's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One Sub is defending against the submission attempts here by Rinderknecht.
One Sub manages to get to full guard.
One Sub looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rinderknecht passes into half guard.
Rinderknecht looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
One Sub actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rinderknecht connects with a nice short shot to One Sub's temple.
Rinderknecht is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
One Sub wants to get back to full guard.
Rinderknecht moves into full mount! One Sub won't be happy about that!
Rinderknecht lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rinderknecht controlling from mount.
One Sub is in a horrible position here. Rinderknecht smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
One Sub is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rinderknecht tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
One Sub tries to hold on but Rinderknecht pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
One Sub tries to lock up and control but Rinderknecht gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
One Sub is trying to reverse the position but instead Rinderknecht has taken his back - oops!
Rinderknecht biding his time, controlling One Sub.
One Sub wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinderknecht really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for One Sub.
Rinderknecht keeps control of the position as One Sub tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Rinderknecht showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rinderknecht has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Rinderknecht!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Chimaev (ranked 2923 p4p, 3327 weight class) and Trevor Johns (ranked 339 p4p, 372 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Khamzat Chimaev!
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, Trevor Johns!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns lands a nice shot to the body.
Johns scores with a takedown into Chimaev's guard.
Johns throwing strikes but missing.
Johns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chimaev's head.
Johns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chimaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Chimaev is refusing to be controlled, as Johns sits in half guard.
Johns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Nice strikes from Johns there.
Johns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johns trying to pass the guard but Chimaev defending well.
Johns is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaev is trying to stand up here but Johns is controlling him well.
Johns lands with a punch from half guard.
Johns is trying to control. Chimaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chimaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Johns there.
Chimaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johns is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.
Johns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chimaev trying to control here.
Johns working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
 Chimaev is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev taking some punishment here, with Johns in his half guard.
Oh Chimaev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, if Johns 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.
Chimaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Johns thows a huge punch but Chimaev dodges it nicely.
Johns drops an elbow to the side of Chimaev's head.
Chimaev is refusing to be controlled, as Johns sits in half guard.
Johns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chimaev taking some punishment here, with Johns in his half guard.
Johns prevents Chimaev from standing back up.
Chimaev wants to control but Johns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johns slips a nice elbow through Chimaev's hands, connecting with Chimaev's forehead.
Johns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johns working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns tries to pass to full mount but Chimaev defends it.
Chimaev is looking to control Johns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chimaev avoid being mounted?
Johns is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Chimaev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Johns fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Chimaev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Johns! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Johns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Messi (ranked 1912 p4p, 1948 weight class) and Midget Mode Jones (ranked 164 p4p, 166 weight class). Messi comes to the cage accompanied by The spark. Leonard Messi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Midget Mode Jones'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 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Midget Mode Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Messi manages to get to full guard.
Messi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Messi looking to control.
Messi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Messi striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Messi working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Messi leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Messi is trying to keep Jones in close.
Messi pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Messi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Messi tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Messi is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Messi is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Messi's guard.
Messi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Messi looking for a sweep. Not yet Messi, not yet.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Messi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Messi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Messi trying to control here.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Messi is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midget Mode Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Messi blocks the leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Messi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones tries to buck Messi off but Messi is having none of it.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Messi's best efforts.
Messi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Messi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Messi works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Messi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Messi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Messi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones trying to control but Messi postures up.
Leonard Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Messi sits in half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Messi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Messi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Messi is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Messi defends easily.
Messi postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Messi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Messi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to improve his position but Messi is controlling well.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Messi pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Messi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Messi shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.
Messi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Messi has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones is trying to keep Messi in close.
Messi passes into half guard.
Messi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control but Messi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Messi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Messi doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Messi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Midget Mode Jones!
The defeated Leonard Messi had this to say: 'I appreciate all my fans, I will come back even stronger'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Hobbs (ranked 1656 p4p, 2176 weight class) and Helo Kacie Jr (ranked 188 p4p, 236 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Helo Kacie Jr!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kacie Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kacie Jr's best efforts.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep. Kacie Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hobbs's coaches at Grapple have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hobbs moves into full guard.
Kacie Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hobbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kacie Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Hobbs's brow.
Hobbs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kacie Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kacie Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kacie Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hobbs looking for a guillotine here but Kacie Jr defends easily.
Hobbs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kacie Jr preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kacie Jr cracks Hobbs with a solid left hand.
Kacie Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Hobbs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kacie Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Hobbs pushes a forearm under Kacie Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kacie Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Hobbs!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malig Hunt (ranked 722 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Ciro Tavernelli (ranked 97 p4p, 137 weight class). Malig Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ciro Tavernelli's chin.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ciro Tavernelli!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavernelli moves away.
Tavernelli misses with a two punch combination.
Tavernelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavernelli connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Tavernelli's shoulder, as Tavernelli tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Tavernelli's shoulder, as Tavernelli tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavernelli moves away.
Tavernelli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malig Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Tavernelli's shoulder, as Tavernelli tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt clinches up with Tavernelli and pushes him back against the cage.
Tavernelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Tavernelli.
Tavernelli misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavernelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavernelli.
A frustrated look appears on Tavernelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavernelli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavernelli trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tavernelli into the cage.
Tavernelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Tavernelli takes a shot to the head.
Tavernelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tavernelli is rocked!
Hunt working aggressively here.
Tavernelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavernelli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavernelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Tavernelli prevents a body shot from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavernelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tavernelli's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tavernelli drops to his knees and Hunt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Hunt!
Malig Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zaurbek Temirbekovich (ranked 256 p4p, 985 weight class) and Dario Juan Pablo (ranked 37 p4p, 133 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dario Juan Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juan Pablo staying out of range there.
Temirbekovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Temirbekovich moves away
and Temirbekovich counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Temirbekovich looks to throw the jab but Juan Pablo is out of range.
Juan Pablo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temirbekovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juan Pablo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirbekovich throws out the jab.
Temirbekovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirbekovich sets himself, and Juan Pablo steps forward looking for the clinch! Temirbekovich avoids it this time.
Juan Pablo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich won't allow it.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Temirbekovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirbekovich misses with some punches.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Temirbekovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dario Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo blocks a body shot from Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich digs a right hand into Juan Pablo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juan Pablo's gas tank.
Temirbekovich scores with a shot to the side of Juan Pablo's head.
Temirbekovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temirbekovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juan Pablos head.
Temirbekovich tries to throw a body punch but Juan Pablo avoids it by throwing Temirbekovich back against the cage.
Juan Pablo gets control of Temirbekovich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Juan Pablo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Juan Pablo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Juan Pablo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Temirbekovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Temirbekovich has control of Juan Pablo's left arm, preventing Juan Pablo from doing any damage.
Juan Pablo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juan Pablo looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Temirbekovich is pulling down on Juan Pablo's head. It's preventing any offense from Juan Pablo, at least for the moment.
Temirbekovich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Juan Pablo passes into half 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.
Juan Pablo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Temirbekovich missing with a left hand there. Juan Pablo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juan Pablo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Temirbekovich moves away
and Temirbekovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Temirbekovich counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juan Pablo moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan Pablo blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Juan Pablo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temirbekovich connects with a body shot that sends Juan Pablo's belly button to the back.
Temirbekovich throws a looping overhand right but Juan Pablo ducks down to avoid it.
Juan Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Juan Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Temirbekovich misses its intended target.
Temirbekovich misses with a hook
and Juan Pablo counters by moving into the clinch.
Temirbekovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo blocking some punches.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich holds him up against the cage and eventually Juan Pablo drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juan Pablo.
Temirbekovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temirbekovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirbekovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juan Pablo can do to turn this around?
Temirbekovich misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juan Pablo jumps guard and drags Temirbekovich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juan Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Temirbekovich defends it easily.
Juan Pablo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Temirbekovich throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Juan Pablo's body to avoid the submission. Juan Pablo has instead reached around Temirbekovich's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Juan Pablo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dario Juan Pablo!
Dario Juan Pablo is the new welterweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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