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Event:
Revolution XC 12
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Brigante fails with the takedown.
Brigante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brigante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Brigante has taken the fight to the clinch.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Brigante blocks with his arms.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Butler.
Butler misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Brigante gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Brigante passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Butler!
Brigante trying to control but Butler is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler is looking to improve his position but Brigante isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
The referee warns Butler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brigante lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Brigante working for a guillotine from mount but Butler is in no mood to give up.
Butler is desperately trying to improve his position but Brigante has a good base and remains in mount.
Butler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brigante has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Butler is defending well but eventually Brigante manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Butler has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlito Brigante!
Our winner, Carlito Brigante, 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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Event:
Just Bleed Midweek 3
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Butler tries to clinch up.
Paul Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gauthier fails with a takedown attempt.
Gauthier throws a series of strikes that have Butler backpedaling.
Gauthier fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Butler darts in trying to clinch
and Gauthier counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Butler moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short uppercut from Butler.
Gauthier working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Butler.
Gauthier wants to break free but Butler has control.
Gauthier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gauthier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Butler with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gauthier.
Gauthier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Butler working Gauthier over with knees to the body.
Butler scores with a knee to the head.
Gauthier looks winded!
Gauthier tries to break free but Butler pushes him back against the cage.
Butler has Gauthier pressed against the cage, preventing Gauthier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler prevents Gauthier from breaking the clinch.
Butler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Butler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Butler obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler lands a good knee to the midsection. Gauthier won't want to take too many of those.
Butler scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Gauthier is rocked!
Butler lands a body punch.
Butler working Gauthier over with knees to the body.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Butler.
Butler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gauthier is still on wobbly legs! Can Butler finish him?
Butler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gauthier's face.
Butler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gauthier backwards.
Butler presses Gauthier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Butler.
Butler unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gauthier! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Butler is unloading with more strikes now! Gauthier drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Butler!
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Event:
Just Bleed 10
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Butler moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Cooper scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Butler has been cut.#CL#
Butler moves into the clinch successfully.
Butler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Butler moves into the clinch successfully.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Butler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cooper takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like DB Cooper has been cut.
Butler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Butler tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Butler tries to score a body lock takedown but Cooper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cooper breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Butler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cooper, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Butler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Butler jumps guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper wants a takedown but no success here.
Butler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cooper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Butler prevents Cooper from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cooper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Butler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch but Butler keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butler throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper stops a takedown attempt from Butler.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Cooper is rocked!
Butler wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Butler finish him?
Butler working the clinch nicely. Cooper is working for position but Butler cracks him with a big knee to the head! Cooper crumples up against the cage and Butler lands two more shots before the ref can save Cooper! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Paul Butler!
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Event:
Just Bleed MMA
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Butler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Butler has been cut.#CL#
Butler has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Butler scores with a knee to the head.
Butler effectively controlling the action here.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Butler.
Butler stalls.
Butler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee letting Butler take a breather here.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Butler.
Butler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butler.#CL#
Butler clinches up against the cage.
Butler can't get the takedown.
Butler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Butler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Butler won't allow it.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Butler landing knees to the head.
Butler landing knees to the head.
Butler throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Butler leaning against his opponent.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee wants to break free but Butler has control.
#TD#
Butler successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Lee gets to his feet. Butler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
Butler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Butler tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Butler thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Paul Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Butler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lee is trying to push Butler away but Butler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butler with a knee to the head.
Butler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Butler keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butler with a knee to the head.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butler pressing his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Butler.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Butler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Butler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Butler instigates a clinch.
Butler misses with the head strike.
Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Butler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Paul Butler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position.
Butler can't get the takedown.
Butler stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Butler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Butler avoiding damage.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Butler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee motions for Butler to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee throws a leg kick but Butler moved away.
Lee has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Butler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruce Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butler moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butler is able to avoid easily.
Butler moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.#T2#
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Butler blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Butler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Butler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Butler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Butler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Butler misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Butler manages to pull guard.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Butler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Butler 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.#T3##SU2#
Lee stands up from Butler's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Paul Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Butler wants to clinch.#CL#
Butler pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Butler.
Butler with a knee to the head.
#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Butler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Butler gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Come on Butler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee prevents a body shot from Butler.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Butler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Butler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Butler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lee throws a leg kick but Butler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Butler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Butler steps away.
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Butler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.#KD2#
Lee lands a left and a right that sends Butler crashing to the canvas! Lee dives into mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee avoids the attempt from Butler to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler can't escape the position.
#SU2#
Lee gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butler wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Butler's knee but Butler avoids it well. #CL#
Butler closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.#T1#
Butler lands with a light punch inside.
Butler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Butler won't allow it.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Butler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butler just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
Butler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Butler leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Butler looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee wants to break free but Butler has control.
Butler lands a knee to the head.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Butler is controlling him.
Butler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Butler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Butler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Lee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Butler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butler lands a left hand.
Butler stalls.
Butler crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.#T3#
Butler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul Butler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butler lands a knee to the head.
Lee tries to circle away but Butler has him pinned against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Butler keeps him there for the moment.
Butler blocks an uppercut.
Butler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Lee.
I think Butler 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Butler!
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Event:
Just Bleed 3
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Solomin throws a combination. Butler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Butler has been cut.
Butler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solomin.
Butler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Solomin defends well and Butler ends up having to push Solomin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Solomin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Solomin looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
Solomin cracks a nice hook into Butler's ribs.
Solomin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solomin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butler.
Solomin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomin jabs Butler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Solomin lands a slapping body shot.
Solomin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solomin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Butler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Butler looks winded!
Solomin lands with a big right hook that stumbles Butler - he's out on his feet here! Solomin follows up with another monster hook that separates Butler from consciousness! Butler falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Solomin stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vassily Solomin!
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Event:
Just Bleed 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Butler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Butler scores with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Butler gets control of Leiva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Butler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leiva won't allow Butler to get back to his feet.
Butler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
Leiva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Butler, up you get!
Leiva throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Leiva drops Butler with a beautiful combination! Butler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leiva is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Butler is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Paul Butler has been cut.
Leiva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Leiva has cracked Butler with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Leiva lands another huge swinging hook and Butler tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Butler, before Leiva can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Glover Leiva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Butler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Butler has been cut.#CL2#
Rosario closes the distance and clinches.
Rosario lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Butler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butler tries to pull guard but Rosario forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Butler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rosario lands a shoulder strike.
Butler looking to throw knees to the head but Rosario is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rosario pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butler tries a knee to the head but Rosario blocks it.
Butler looking to slow down the pace here.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosario has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Rosario.
Butler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosario.#T1#
Butler wants to take the fight to the mat but Rosario manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Butler tries to pull guard but Rosario forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Rosario.
Butler being controlled against the cage.
Butler tries to stall but Rosario uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rosario lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butler.
Rosario works on Butler's body with a couple of short punches.
Butler is trying to drag Rosario to the mat but Rosario just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler wants to take the fight to the mat but Rosario manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rosario lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Rosario on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosario.#T2#
Rosario lands a hook that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Butler jumps guard but Rosario stands there with Butler around his waist. Butler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Butler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rosario is keeping busy.
Rosario manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rosario scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosario prevents a takedown attempt there.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosario has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Butler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rosario pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rosario.
Rosario lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Nice body punch from Rosario.
Rosario lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Rosario's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosario lands with a shot to the body.
Rosario 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.
Rosario dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosario jabs Butler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rosario lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Rosario rushes Butler and presses him up against the cage.
Butler tries to stall but Rosario uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rosario stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rosario is leaning against Butler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rosario scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosario scores with a hook to the body.
Rosario stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rosario scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rosario digs a right hand into Butler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butler's gas tank. #T4#
Butler is trying to maintain a safe position but Rosario gets an underhook and turns Butler into the cage.
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rosario smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Rosario has closed the distance and engaged Butler in a clinch.
Rosario lands with a short shot to the head.
Butler misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Rosario scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rosario pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosario has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rosario lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Rosario.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Rosario scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosario.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Rosario dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Butler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Butler throws a wild hook but Rosario just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Butler gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rosario raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rosario!
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