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BHV - Sunday Night Fights II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Resendies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leha Zloi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brownie Resendies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brownie Resendies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leha Zloi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zloi shoots for a double leg takedown but Resendies sprawls well. He's pushed Zloi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Resendies dodges the punch combination from Zloi.
Resendies leaves Zloi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Resendies tries for a takedown but Zloi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zloi lands a jab.
Zloi throws a head kick that misses
and Resendies counters with a head kick.
Zloi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Resendies sprawls well. Resendies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zloi gets slowly back to his feet.
Brownie Resendies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leha Zloi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Resendies.
Resendies moves into range and clinches up with Zloi.
Resendies working hard to break the clinch.
Resendies tries to score a body lock takedown but Zloi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Resendies is trying to drag Zloi to the mat but Zloi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Resendies wants to get back to striking at distance but Zloi won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resendies has Zloi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zloi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Resendies has Zloi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zloi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zloi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Resendies's efforts to push away.
Resendies tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zloi smiles and moves away.
Zloi throws a poor cross that misses
and Resendies counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Resendies.
Resendies misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Resendies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Resendies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Resendies tries to pull guard but Zloi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Resendies wants to break the clinch but can't.
Resendies stalling.
Resendies drags the fight down to the ground.
Zloi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zloi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Resendies's head.
Zloi preventing the sweep.
Zloi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Resendies looking to control.
Zloi stands and steps away. Resendies gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zloi misses with a hook
and Resendies counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zloi won't be happy with that.
Resendies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zloi is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zloi wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Resendies.
Zloi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Resendies stops Zloi from getting back to his feet.
Zloi looks gassed!
Zloi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zloi manages to get to full guard.
Zloi is working an open guard so Resendies takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Zloi or perhaps it was just good defense by Resendies which made him look bad.
Resendies fails with a takedown attempt.
Resendies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zloi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zloi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Resendies but Resendies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Resendies closes the distance and pushes Zloi back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Resendies breaks the clinch.
Zloi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zloi wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leha Zloi will probably get the nod.
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.
Zloi shoots in looking for a takedown but Resendies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zloi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Resendies shoots in looking for a takedown but Zloi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Resendies's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Resendies closes the distance but Zloi moves to the side
and Zloi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Resendies's guard.
Resendies pushes Zloi off and gets back to his feet.
Resendies shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zloi pinned against the cage. Zloi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Resendies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Resendies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Resendies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zloi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zloi is breathing heavily.
Resendies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zloi misses with a left hand
and Resendies counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zloi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Resendies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zloi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zloi shoots in looking for a takedown but Resendies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zloi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Resendies shoots in looking for a takedown. Zloi tries to sprawl out of it but Resendies keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zloi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leha Zloi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Resendies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Resendies.
Resendies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zloi prevents Resendies from breaking the clinch.
Resendies manages to pull guard.
Resendies manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leha Zloi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Resendies trying to control but Zloi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zloi is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Resendies has taken his back!
Resendies struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zloi is trying to get back to his feet but Resendies has full control of the position and if anything, Zloi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Resendies trying to control.
Resendies is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Resendies punches the canvas rather than the man.
Resendies tightening his grip on Zloi, looking for the choke.
Resendies is landing with strikes. Zloi can't take much more of this.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Resendies trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zloi tries to break free.
Resendies is looking to control Zloi but Zloi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Resendies is really struggling to control Zloi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zloi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leha Zloi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zloi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zloi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zloi looks to land a right hand but Resendies moved out of range.
Zloi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Resendies counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Resendies.
Zloi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Resendies prevents it.
Resendies tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resendies is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zloi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Resendies jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zloi walks away with a smile on his face. Resendies gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resendies closes the distance and pushes Zloi back into the cage.
Zloi can't get the takedown.
Brownie Resendies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leha Zloi.
Resendies fails to pull guard.
Resendies fails to pull guard.
Resendies tries to pull guard but Zloi holds him up against the cage and eventually Resendies drops back down to his feet.
Resendies can't break the clinch.
Resendies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Resendies jumps guard but Zloi stands there with Resendies around his waist. Resendies gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Resendies gets control of Zloi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Resendies will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zloi throws and elbow that misses. Resendies uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zloi's guard. Nice move by Resendies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resendies postures up in Zloi's guard and throws a big left but Zloi blocks it.
Resendies trying to control the position from guard on top but Zloi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zloi wants to stand and escape but Resendies is having none of it.
Zloi wants to get back to his feet but Resendies passes into half guard.
Resendies is looking for a kimura here.
Zloi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resendies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Resendies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zloi is keeping the position for now.
Resendies wants to control from the top but Zloi keeps moving.
Resendies is looking to advance position but Zloi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Resendies tries to hold on but Zloi postures up.
Zloi landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resendies wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Leha Zloi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zloi dominating with strikes here.
Resendies regains half guard.
Zloi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Resendies tries to roll over but Zloi keeps him under control.
Brownie Resendies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zloi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leha Zloi.
I've got Zloi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leha Zloi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Patterson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Corleone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Corleone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Patterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Patterson has escaped and now he's on top!
Corleone keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Corleone keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Corleone wants to stand up but Patterson is controlling him.
Patterson passes Corleone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Patterson wants to stand up but Corleone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Patterson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Patterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to escape.
Corleone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Patterson wants to take a breather but Corleone is having none of it.
Corleone is trying to stand.
Patterson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Patterson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Patterson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corleone.
It looks like Donald Patterson has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corleone.
Corleone looks gassed!
Patterson rushes Corleone and presses him up against the cage.
Corleone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Patterson smiles and moves away.
Corleone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patterson is looking to slow Corleone down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Sonny Corleone has been cut.
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!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Patterson! Corleone is out on his feet! Patterson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Corleone is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Corleone is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Patterson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jons Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mason Brewer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Brewer!
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, Jons Landry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brewer quickly recovers to half guard.
Landry lands with a punch from half guard.
Landry is trying to control the action in half guard but Brewer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Landry is thwarting Brewer's attempts to control the position.
Landry thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brewer to regain full guard.
Brewer 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.
Brewer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Landry throwing strikes but missing.
Landry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Landry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Landry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Landry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brewer's head.
Landry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brewer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Landry, into his guard.
Landry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brewer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brewer is aware though and is defending well.
Landry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brewer has passed into half guard!
Landry tries to roll over but Brewer keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brewer pulls his head out easily.
Landry actively working from the bottom here.
Landry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brewer is looking to take a break and control but Landry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer stalling away here and it's allowed Landry to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Landry can't keep his opponent in guard - Brewer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jons Landry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brewer misses with a combination
and Landry counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brewer!
Landry is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brewer taking shots to the head.
Landry jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brewer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brewer and Landry has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Landry lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brewer down.
Brewer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Brewer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Landry swings around for an armbar but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Landry's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landry looking for a sweep. Not yet Landry, not yet.
Landry is looking for a triangle but Brewer pushes his legs off easily.
Landry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brewer passes into half guard.
Landry is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Landry actively working from the bottom here.
Brewer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Landry to get to his feet.
Brewer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Brewer. No joy for Landry on that attempt.
Brewer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Landry sprawling to the canvas! Landry rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brewer finish him?!
Landry is rocked!
Brewer connects with a stiff jab that staggers Landry - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mason Brewer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock's entrance music is Reveille - What You Got . A fine choice. Austin has chosen shattered dreams as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shamrock.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shamrock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Austin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Austin wants to control but Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock tries for a kimura but Austin is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Austin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shamrock gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Austin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shamrock lets go of the hold and Austin can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Shamrock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Solyanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: think you know me . Denis Solyanko 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Solyanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solyanko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Copeland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Solyanko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solyanko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Copeland wants to get back to striking at distance but Solyanko won't allow it.
Copeland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Solyanko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Copeland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solyanko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Solyanko counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland with a poor takedown
and Solyanko counters with a nice uppercut.
Denis Solyanko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Copeland.
Solyanko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Copeland did well to prevent Solyanko getting side control.
Solyanko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Copeland is rocked!
Solyanko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Copeland is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solyanko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Copeland is still in real trouble! Can Solyanko finish him?
Solyanko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Copeland!
Solyanko lands a big shot to the head and Copeland winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Denis Solyanko!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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