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UFF 9: Muller vs Rottmayr PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Williamson (ranked 25366 p4p, 4313 weight class) and Hector Torres (ranked 340 p4p, 266 weight class). Jack Williamson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Torres!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres looks to land a right hand but Williamson moved out of range.
As Torres tries to get set, Williamson tries to push him back and clinch up but Torres manages to avoid the attempt.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hector Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williamson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Torres.
Williamson is looking to counter the offense by Torres and move into the clinch.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williamson moves into range and clinches up with Torres.
Williamson letting Torres take a breather here.
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Williamson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williamson gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williamson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Torres some visible discomfort.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williamson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Williamson throws a strike aimed at the side of Torres's head but Torres avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.
Williamson taking a breather here.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williamson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres wants to control but Williamson postures up.
Williamson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Torres!
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Williamson's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torres can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williamson cracks Torres with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williamson prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Williamson looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williamson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Williamson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williamson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Williamson controlling from mount.
Williamson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Torres is surviving well by controlling Williamson's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williamson lands a big elbow.
Torres wants to try and get back to his feet.
Williamson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williamson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to break free but Williamson pushes him back against the cage.
Williamson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williamson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williamson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williamson fails to land the takedown.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Torres throws a head kick but Williamson moves out of range.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Williamson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williamson tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Williamson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres is looking to escape.
Torres looks winded!
Williamson is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Williamson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Williamson not doing much here.
Williamson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Jack Williamson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torres throws a solid leg kick but Williamson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torres.
Williamson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williamson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torres throws a head kick but Williamson moves out of range.
We've been informed that Torres has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Torres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williamson.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Williamson moves out of range easily.
Williamson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torres throws a head kick that misses
and Williamson counters by clinching up.
Williamson pushes off an throws an elbow but Torres leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williamson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Williamson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williamson counters with a series of strikes. Torres will be more careful next time no doubt.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Williamson misses the target.
Williamson misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williamson throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williamson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hector Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres throws out a leg kick but Williamson moves out of range and Torres only half commits.
Williamson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Williamson slips the punch.
Williamson blocks a head kick by Torres.
Williamson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson forces Torres back against the cage and clinches.
Williamson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williamson.
Williamson is looking to clinch.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
Williamson moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres throws a lazy head kick
and Williamson counters with a two punch combo.
Hector Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williamson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williamson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Williamson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTorres.
Williamson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torres.
Torres looks to land a combination but Williamson avoids it well.
Torres misses with a combination
and Williamson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Torres throws a series of punches but Williamson moves out of range.
Williamson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Williamson is looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Williamson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Williamson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Williamson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williamson doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson blocks a head kick by Torres.
Williamson throws a head kick that misses.
Torres throws a counter combo.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williamson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williamson circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Torres scores with a hook.
Torres throws a head kick but Williamson moves out of range.
Torres fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williamson checks it well.
Torres leaves Williamson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Torres misses with a head kick.
Williamson blocks a head kick by Torres.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williamson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torres as he avoids it easily.
Williamson darts in looking for a takedown but Torres gets double underhooks and turns Williamson into the cage.
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Torres misses
and Williamson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torres thinking.
Williamson is looking to clinch.
Torres lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 Williamson is rocked!
 It looks like Jack Williamson has been cut.
Torres lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Williamson out cold! Williamson is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hector Torres!
After the big win, Hector Torres made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Squirrel Sports Nutrition 🐿️ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory Yin (ranked 4539 p4p, 4308 weight class) and Tommy Riordon (ranked 411 p4p, 396 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Yin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Riordon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riordon is aware though and is defending well.
Riordon is in close to Yin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riordon postures up and lands a big shot to Yin's brow.
Yin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riordon cracks Yin with a solid left hand.
Yin wants to get back to his feet but Riordon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yin looking for a sweep. Not yet Yin, not yet.
Yin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordon stops Yin from standing up.
Yin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riordon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riordon is working Yin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Riordon lands a couple of digs.
Yin is rocked!
Yin is looking to stand up but Riordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh Yin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riordon loads up on a big left hand. Yin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Riordon looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yin can't hide his disappointment, as Riordon celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Riordon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ali Shukur (ranked 4261 p4p, 3922 weight class) and Isaiah Holloway (ranked 313 p4p, 298 weight class). Ali Shukur had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Shukur!
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, Isaiah Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shukur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shukur needs to keep his hands up - Holloway had a free shot at his head there.
Holloway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shukur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shukur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shukur is defended easily by Holloway.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Shukur avoids nicely.
Holloway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Shukur is avoiding it.
Shukur feinted with a counter takedown.
Holloway throws a nice looking combination but Shukur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway misses with an uppercut.
Shukur drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holloway is looking to stand up but Shukur isn't so interested in that idea.
Shukur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shukur throws a big elbow that misses.
Shukur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holloway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shukur is controlling him.
Shukur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holloway wants to stand but Shukur is controlling the position.
Shukur 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.
Holloway is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shukur dives into side control.
Holloway tries to escape but Shukur is in control.
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.
Shukur scoring with punches from side control.
Holloway is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shukur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holloway keeps working.
Shukur landing strikes.
Holloway wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shukur trying to control the position but Holloway is working away.
Holloway is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shukur working the head and body with strikes.
Shukur lands an elbow.
Shukur landing a few strikes.
Shukur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet but Shukur drags him back down.
Shukur lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holloway pushes Shukur away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shukur gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shukur is chipping away with strikes.
Holloway is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shukur lands a nice forearm strike.
Holloway is trying to buck Shukur off.
Holloway tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Holloway really wants to buck Shukur off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Shukur dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shukur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holloway.
Holloway has Shukur up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Holloway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shukur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holloway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holloway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shukur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Nice shot by Holloway.
Shukur fails with a takedown attempt.
Holloway unleashes a big counter combination but Shukur bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A leg kick checked by Shukur.
Holloway scores with a jab to the body.
Shukur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holloway as he avoids it easily.
Holloway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holloway lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Holloway cracks Shukur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shukur with a poor takedown
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Shukur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shukur is rocked!
Isaiah Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shukur falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isaiah Holloway!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Holloweigh (ranked 3496 p4p, 5217 weight class) and Tiant Maneaba (ranked 269 p4p, 347 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Good 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 Hilo, Maximus Holloweigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiant Maneaba!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneaba misses with a wild combination.
Maneaba moves into the clinch successfully.
Maneaba lands with a light punch inside.
Holloweigh is trying to maintain a safe position but Maneaba gets an underhook and turns Holloweigh into the cage.
Maneaba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maneaba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holloweigh breaks the clinch.
Maneaba closes the distance and pushes Holloweigh back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maneaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maneaba presses Holloweigh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maneaba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holloweigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloweigh misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maneaba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneaba throws out a loose jab but Holloweigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloweigh is looking for a counter combo.
Maneaba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holloweigh backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holloweigh.
Maneaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloweigh swings widly with a right hand
enabling Maneaba to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneaba throws a big shot that misses.
As Maneaba looks to move away, Holloweigh throws a big counter combo but Maneaba just gets out of the way.
Holloweigh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holloweigh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holloweigh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximus Holloweigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneaba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holloweigh throws a series of punches but Maneaba moves out of range.
Holloweigh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maneaba cracks Holloweigh with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maneaba has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holloweigh to stand back up!
Holloweigh is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holloweigh swinging wildly here.
Oh Holloweigh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holloweigh lands a head shot.
Maneaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloweigh seems to have got his legs back now.
Maneaba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Holloweigh sprawling to the canvas! Holloweigh rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maneaba finish him?!
Maneaba darts in and clinches Holloweigh up against the cage.
Holloweigh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maneaba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloweigh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneaba throws a hook but Holloweigh avoids it easily.
Maneaba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holloweigh, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloweigh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloweigh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloweigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneaba.
A jab from Holloweigh does it's job there.
Maneaba forces Holloweigh back against the cage and clinches.
Holloweigh breaks from the clinch.
Holloweigh misses with a lunging right hand
and Maneaba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holloweigh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneaba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maneaba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maneaba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Maneaba.
Still in the clinch, Maneaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneaba gets through Holloweigh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maneaba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maneaba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holloweigh manages to break the clinch.
Maneaba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maneaba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneaba scores with a sloppy right hand. Holloweigh should have avoided that one.
Maneaba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holloweigh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maneaba.
Maneaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloweigh was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneaba.
Maneaba thuds a left hand into Holloweigh's body.
Holloweigh is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maneaba drives through and clinches with Holloweigh against the cage.
Maneaba lands a body punch.
Maneaba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloweigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneaba clinches.
Still in the clinch, Maneaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maneaba effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Maneaba.
Maneaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maneaba lands an uppercut.
Maneaba is pushing Holloweigh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maneaba managing to block the knees to the body from Holloweigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maneaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holloweigh backwards.
A short right from Maneaba on the inside.
Holloweigh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiant Maneaba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holloweigh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneaba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneaba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maneaba ducks right into an uppercut from Holloweigh.
Maneaba lands a jab to Holloweigh's midsection.
Maneaba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Holloweigh sprawling to the canvas! Holloweigh rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maneaba finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneaba walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Holloweigh drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Maneaba swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Holloweigh's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiant Maneaba!
Our winner, Tiant Maneaba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micael Galvao (ranked 4930 p4p, 2492 weight class) and Alonso Montes (ranked 430 p4p, 281 weight class). Alonso Montes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Micael Galvao'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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micael Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonso Montes!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montes tries to land a leg kick but Galvao saw it coming and moves away.
Galvao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montes counters with a crisp one two that drops Galvao! Montes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Galvao to his feet! Galvao is in big trouble!
Galvao tries to clinch but Montes is having none of it.
Montes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Galvao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Montes gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonso Montes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Frasier (ranked 2324 p4p, 5415 weight class) and Hai Dan (ranked 170 p4p, 317 weight class). Frasier comes to the cage accompanied by Old Greg. Greg Frasier 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Frasier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hai Dan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frasier moves into the clinch.
Frasier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frasier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dan.
Frasier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frasier lands a good knee to the midsection. Dan won't want to take too many of those.
Frasier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Frasier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dan regains guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frasier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frasier postures up in Dan's guard and throws a big left but Dan blocks it.
Frasier is working Dan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frasier.
Frasier distracts Dan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Frasier postures up.
Dan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Aquarium. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dan wants to sweep but no luck.
Frasier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dan holds on and takes a little breather.
Frasier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dan is proving hard to escape from.
Frasier being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frasier stopping the sweep attempt from Dan.
Frasier wants to stand but Dan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Frasier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dan, up you get!
Frasier misses with a body shot.
Frasier closes the distance and clinches.
Frasier tries to land a knee to the head but Dan blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frasier obliges.
Frasier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Frasier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dan is trying to get back to full guard.
Frasier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dan's head.
Dan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dan tries to get to full guard but Frasier has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frasier lands with a punch from half guard.
Frasier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dan defending well though.
Dan is looking for a sweep. Frasier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Frasier connects with a nice short shot to Dan's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Frasier.
Frasier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dan has control of Frasier's left arm, preventing Frasier from doing any damage.
Frasier with a nice head shot there.
Frasier tries to stand but Dan is controlling from the bottom.
Frasier is looking to work some ground and pound but Dan has wrist control.
Dan is adopting a defensive guard.
Frasier is looking to stand up but Dan won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frasier gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frasier moves into range and clinches up with Dan.
Dan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frasier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dan takes a shot to the head.
Dan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dan misses with a punch to the body.
Dan misses with some punches.
Frasier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Hai Dan has been cut.
Frasier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Knees to the body from Frasier.
Dan misses with some punches.
Frasier is trying to drag Dan to the mat but Dan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frasier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dan regains guard.
Dan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frasier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frasier controls Dan momentarily but Dan frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan scoring with some ground and pound.
Dan preventing the sweep.
Dan working some strikes from top position.
Frasier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dan is working Frasier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dan content to stall in guard here.
Dan is in close to Frasier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frasier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frasier is working hard here to advance position.
Dan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frasier's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Frasier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hai Dan's cut.
That's time! Frasier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frasier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frasier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dan can do to turn this around?
Frasier misses with a two punch combination.
Greg Frasier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frasier.
Frasier has closed the distance and engaged Dan in a clinch.
Frasier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Dan throws a head punch that misses.
Frasier scores a nice knee to the body.
Dan throws a punch but it's blocked by Frasier.
Frasier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dan swings wildly with an uppercut but Frasier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dan swings wildly with an uppercut but Frasier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greg Frasier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Frasier.
Frasier connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dan.
Frasier has picked Dan up - he's going for a ride! Frasier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Frasier is looking for a kimura but Dan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frasier to get the leverage.
Dan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frasier.
Dan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
It looks like Frasier is going to stand back up.
Frasier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dan on the ground.
Dan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frasier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dan's guard.
Dan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frasier is looking to stand up but Dan won't let him.
Frasier trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Frasier lands a couple of elbows.
Frasier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dan's guard.
Frasier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frasier is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dan is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan lands a couple of elbows.
Dan cracks Frasier with a solid left hand.
Frasier has control of Dan's left arm, preventing Dan from doing any damage.
Frasier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frasier's head.
Dan landing with the ground and pound.
Frasier is looking to stand up but Dan isn't so interested in that idea.
Dan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frasier looking for a sweep. Not yet Frasier, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan cracks Frasier with a solid left hand.
Dan works over Frasier with some ground and pound from guard.
Dan scoring with some ground and pound.
Dan looking to sit in guard and control but Frasier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dan has Frasier pulled in close to control his posture.
Frasier is looking to stand up but Dan won't let him.
Frasier trying to control but Dan is working from the bottom.
Frasier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frasier tries to stand but Dan is controlling from the bottom.
Dan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Frasier wanted to stand there but Dan had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frasier distracts Dan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dan pulls Frasier in close to his closed guard and prevents Frasier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frasier wants to stand but Dan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frasier preventing the sweep.
Frasier trying to control but Dan is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frasier has Dan up against the cage in a clinch.
Frasier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frasier gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Frasier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dan trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Frasier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hai Dan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Frasier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Dan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Dan.
A big right from Frasier misses.
Dan feints the counter takedown.
Dan looks to score with a jab to the body but Frasier is just out of range.
Frasier swinging wildly here.
Frasier throws a nice looking combination but Dan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frasier throws a series of punches but Dan avoids them all with ease.
Frasier misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frasier closes the distance and pushes Dan back into the cage.
Dan throws a head punch that misses.
Frasier misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frasier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Frasier.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frasier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frasier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Frasier.
Dan working aggressively here.
Dan throws a head punch that misses.
Frasier lands a knee to the body.
Frasier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frasier tightens his grip and picks Dan up, before dumping him to the ground. Dan manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frasier's guard.
Dan stands up over Frasier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frasier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frasier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dan is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hai Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frasier is trying to keep Dan in close.
Frasier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dan is one step ahead there.
Dan scoring with some ground and pound.
Frasier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dan chips away with some ground and pound.
Frasier is trying to keep Dan in close.
Dan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frasier 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Dan scoring with some ground and pound.
Dan is working Frasier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dan landing some decent shots from guard.
Dan landing with the ground and pound.
Dan distracts Frasier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dan works over Frasier with some ground and pound from guard.
Frasier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dan stands up over Frasier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frasier looking for a sweep. Not yet Frasier, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frasier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frasier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frasier wants to sweep but no luck.
Dan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frasier's head.
Dan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frasier's head.
Dan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frasier's head.
Frasier is looking for a triangle but Dan pushes his legs off easily.
Dan preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Frasier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frasier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Frasier!
Greg Frasier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Gotlib (ranked 2447 p4p, 3636 weight class) and Nathan Santos (ranked 200 p4p, 279 weight class). Nathan Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Isaac Gotlib'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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Gotlib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Santos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gotlib feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gotlib is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos tries to break free but Gotlib pushes him back against the cage.
Gotlib changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Gotlib misses its target.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Gotlib counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
Gotlib is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gotlib swings around for an armbar but Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gotlib's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotlib looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Gotlib is looking to cinch up a triangle. Santos throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gotlib's body to avoid the submission. Gotlib has instead reached around Santos's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gotlib arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Isaac Gotlib!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fumi Fumi Daiki (ranked 2942 p4p, 2593 weight class) and Sami Sakkinen (ranked 291 p4p, 267 weight class). Sami Sakkinen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fumi Fumi Daiki's 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fumi Fumi Daiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Sakkinen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakkinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakkinen showed some decent athleticism there.
Sakkinen is controlling the pace.
Sakkinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Fumi Daiki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakkinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakkinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fumi Daiki is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fumi Daiki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fumi Daiki.
Sakkinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fumi Daiki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fumi Daiki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakkinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakkinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sakkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakkinen wants to pass the guard but Fumi Daiki is keeping the position.
Sakkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Fumi Daiki.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakkinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fumi Daiki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fumi Daiki wants to clinch.
Fumi Daiki dives in and grabs Sakkinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakkinen pushes down on Fumi Daiki's head and hops out.
A low kick from Fumi Daiki is predictable there
and Sakkinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Fumi Daiki is rocked!
Sakkinen is working to tighten his grip on Fumi Daiki's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fumi Daiki has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sakkinen is really squeezing tight and eventually Fumi Daiki passes out! Sakkinen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sami Sakkinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurg Muller (ranked 2240 p4p, 2728 weight class) and Jannik Rottmayr (ranked 260 p4p, 298 weight class). Jannik Rottmayr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Amsterdam, Jurg Muller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jannik Rottmayr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rottmayr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rottmayr's knee momentarily.
Rottmayr misses the jab.
Rottmayr throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rottmayr misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Rottmayr lands a body shot.
Muller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Rottmayr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rottmayr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Muller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rottmayr thinking.
Nice defenses there by Muller.
Jannik Rottmayr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rottmayr throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rottmayr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muller needs to keep his hands up - Rottmayr had a free shot at his head there.
Rottmayr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muller lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rottmayr misses with a right hand
and Muller counters with a nice body shot.
Rottmayr moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller slips a jab from Rottmayr.
Rottmayr misses with a hook
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rottmayr swings widly with a right hand
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rottmayr.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rottmayr.
Rottmayr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Muller drops Rottmayr with a beautiful combination! Rottmayr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Muller is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Rottmayr misses
and Muller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muller.
A short uppercut from Muller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rottmayr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rottmayr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rottmayr prevents a body shot from Muller.
Rottmayr tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Rottmayr back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rottmayr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rottmayr struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Rottmayr.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rottmayr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rottmayr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rottmayr slips under a jab from Muller.
Rottmayr misses with a two punch combination.
Muller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rottmayr is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
Muller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rottmayr misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rottmayr.
Rottmayr throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottmayr misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rottmayr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muller's head backwards.
Muller throws the left hand but Rottmayr avoids the punch easily.
Muller tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Rottmayr.
Muller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rottmayr connects with a body shot that sends Muller's belly button to the back.
Rottmayr misses with a body punch
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rottmayr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rottmayr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Rottmayr controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rottmayr avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Rottmayr.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller tries to work over Rottmayr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rottmayr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rottmayr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Rottmayr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rottmayr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jurg Muller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rottmayr misses with a looping right.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rottmayr lands with a shot to the body.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rottmayr can do to turn this around?
Rottmayr moves into the clinch.
Rottmayr blocking some punches.
Rottmayr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rottmayr is leaning against Muller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rottmayr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muller lands a body shot.
Jannik Rottmayr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottmayr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rottmayr lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller working aggressively here.
Muller blocking some punches.
Rottmayr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Rottmayr is trying to break free.
Rottmayr prevents a body shot from Muller.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Rottmayr avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Muller prevents Rottmayr from breaking the clinch.
Rottmayr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Rottmayr.
Muller tries a body shot but Rottmayr blocks it.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rottmayr slips under a jab from Muller.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Rottmayr saw that one coming.
It seemed like Rottmayr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Muller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rottmayr tries to clinch but Muller moves away
and Muller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Rottmayr both land. Nice combination.
Muller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rottmayr to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rottmayr jabs at Muller's body.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rottmayr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rottmayr misses with a body punch
and Muller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rottmayr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muller under the eye.
Rottmayr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Rottmayr.
Muller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rottmayr manages to circle out of the way.
A nice combination there by Rottmayr.
Rottmayr lands a nice hook to Muller's body. Muller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Muller thumps Rottmayr with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller pushes Rottmayr up against the cage in a clinch.
Rottmayr blocks a body shot from Muller.
Muller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rottmayr tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller blocks a body shot from Rottmayr.
Muller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rottmayr blocks a body shot from Muller.
Muller working aggressively here.
Rottmayr throws a head punch that misses.
Muller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Rottmayr avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rottmayr tries to break free but Muller pushes him back against the cage.
Rottmayr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rottmayr's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller has Rottmayr pressed against the cage, preventing Rottmayr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rottmayr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottmayr.
Rottmayr working hard to break the clinch.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rottmayr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rottmayr tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rottmayr.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rottmayr tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rottmayr misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jannik Rottmayr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rottmayr loads up on a big right hand but Muller slips the punch.
Rottmayr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Rottmayr throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Muller dodges the punch combination from Rottmayr.
Muller throwing a counter right hand but Rottmayr manages to avoid it.
Rottmayr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muller in his tracks.
Rottmayr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller slips a straight right by Rottmayr.
A slow jab from Rottmayr misses its intended target.
Muller slips a jab and a cross from Rottmayr.
Rottmayr drops his hands momentarily and Muller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottmayr tries to clinch
and Muller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jurg Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Rottmayr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muller avoids the body shot from Rottmayr.
Muller gets tackled into the cage by Rottmayr. Rottmayr maintains the clinch.
Rottmayr misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rottmayr scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Rottmayr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rottmayr blocking some punches.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Muller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller works on Rottmayr's body with a couple of short punches.
Rottmayr is stalling here.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rottmayr pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rottmayr misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Muller.
Rottmayr misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Muller.
Rottmayr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Rottmayr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller tries to work over Rottmayr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rottmayr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rottmayr fails to land.
Muller tries to work over Rottmayr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller tries to work over Rottmayr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rottmayr backwards.
Rottmayr swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottmayr lands a left hand.
Rottmayr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Muller.
Rottmayr blocks an uppercut.
Rottmayr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Muller.
Rottmayr lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rottmayr misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rottmayr.
Rottmayr wants to stall.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Rottmayr backwards.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rottmayr's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Rottmayr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rottmayr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rottmayr.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rottmayr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rottmayr tries to break free but Muller pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jurg Muller did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Rottmayr misses.
Muller slips under a jab from Rottmayr.
Rottmayr fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Muller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Rottmayr.
Rottmayr lands a jab to the nose.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Rottmayr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rottmayr! But no joy.
Rottmayr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rottmayr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rottmayr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottmayr connects with a single shot there.
Rottmayr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muller counters with a nice leg kick.
Muller throws a head kick but Rottmayr moves out of range.
Rottmayr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottmayr lands a head shot.
Rottmayr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Muller.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rottmayr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rottmayr lands a right hook to the body.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rottmayr.
Rottmayr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rottmayr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rottmayr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rottmayr throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rottmayr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rottmayr swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rottmayr doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rottmayr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rottmayr walks into a left hand.
Rottmayr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Rottmayr.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Rottmayr moves away and avoids it.
Rottmayr throws a jab when Muller was well out of range.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Rottmayr.
Muller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rottmayr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muller's head backwards.
Rottmayr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rottmayr throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Rottmayr.
Rottmayr misses with an uppercut
and Muller moves into the clinch.
Rottmayr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottmayr.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rottmayr blocking some punches.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rottmayr prevents a body shot from Muller.
Rottmayr is stalling here.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rottmayr's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rottmayr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Rottmayr.
Rottmayr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muller misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Muller.
Rottmayr trying to control the position but instead, Muller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rottmayr into the cage.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rottmayr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Rottmayr avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
A short left from Muller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller tries a body shot but Rottmayr blocks it.
Muller working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jurg Muller had his way with Jannik Rottmayr in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rottmayr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rottmayr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rottmayr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muller scores with a head kick. Rottmayr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Muller lands a jab.
 Rottmayr is rocked!
Rottmayr looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller is looking to counter punch.
Rottmayr is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?
Rottmayr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rottmayr throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a huge left! Rottmayr is in big trouble! He's backing up but Muller isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rottmayr from any more damage. A dominating finish by Muller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurg Muller!
Jurg Muller is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jurg Muller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kouassi Fofano (ranked 1051 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Ross Rumbalo (ranked 134 p4p, 380 weight class). Kouassi Fofano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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3 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kouassi Fofano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Rumbalo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fofano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fofano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fofano tries to clinch but Rumbalo is having none of it.
Fofano closes the distance and clinches up with Rumbalo, looking for a takedown. Fofano pushes Rumbalo against the cage but Rumbalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fofano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rumbalo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kouassi Fofano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumbalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fofano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rumbalo defends well and Fofano ends up having to push Rumbalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fofano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fofano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fofano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fofano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rumbalo defends well.
Fofano looking for a guillotine here but Rumbalo defends easily.
Fofano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumbalo forces his way into half guard.
Rumbalo controlling the action here.
Fofano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbalo pulls his head out easily.
Fofano looking for submissions off his back.
Fofano looking for submissions off his back.
Fofano looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rumbalo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rumbalo controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fofano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fofano is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fofano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fofano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbalo pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumbalo controlling the action here.
Fofano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fofano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rumbalo escapes and throws Fofano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fofano tries to buck Rumbalo off but Rumbalo is having none of it.
Rumbalo tries to stand but Fofano is controlling his head.
Fofano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rumbalo's best efforts.
Fofano looking for submissions off his back.
Fofano looking for submissions off his back.
Rumbalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fofano. 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.
Fofano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbalo pulls his head out easily.
Fofano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbalo pulls his head out easily.
Fofano actively working from the bottom here.
Rumbalo controlling the action here.
Rumbalo prevents Fofano from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fofano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbalo pulls his head out easily.
Fofano is not content to let Rumbalo control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ross Rumbalo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rumbalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fofano on the side of the head.
Rumbalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fofano in his tracks.
Rumbalo misses with an uppercut. Fofano saw that one coming.
Rumbalo digs a good body shot into Fofano's ribs.
Fofano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rumbalo lands a jab-cross combination.
Fofano drives through and clinches with Rumbalo against the cage.
Fofano wants to take the fight to the mat but Rumbalo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rumbalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fofano darts in and clinches Rumbalo up against the cage.
Rumbalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rumbalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fofano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rumbalo smiles and moves away.
Fofano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumbalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumbalo misses with a few strikes there.
Fofano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kouassi Fofano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fofano wants to clinch.
We've been informed that Rumbalo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rumbalo swings for the body but Fofano moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fofano closes the distance and clinches.
Fofano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rumbalo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rumbalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fofano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rumbalo cracks a nice hook into Fofano's ribs.
Rumbalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross Rumbalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rumbalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fofano has a takedown stuffed.
Fofano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rumbalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rumbalo thuds a left hand into Fofano's body.
A cross from Rumbalo lands.
Rumbalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rumbalo lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fofano wants to clinch.
Fofano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rumbalo defends it nicely.
Rumbalo connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fofano walks into a stiff left hand from Rumbalo.
Fofano has Rumbalo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fofano jumps guard but Rumbalo stands there with Fofano around his waist. Fofano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fofano jumps guard.
Rumbalo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fofano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rumbalo is aware though and is defending well.
Fofano working for a triangle but Rumbalo defends it easily.
Rumbalo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fofano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rumbalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fofano looking for a triangle here. Rumbalo is fighting it but it looks tight! Fofano pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rumbalo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kouassi Fofano!
Kouassi Fofano 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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FIGHT
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