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CCF 25: Rundstrom vs. Villar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Metro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metro comes into the arena with I Walk Alone blaring out of the sound system. Franz Metro 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franz Metro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manuel Castro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castro shoots in looking for a takedown. Metro tries to sprawl out of it but Castro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Castro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Metro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castro, who protects the arm well.
Castro struggling a bit here.
Metro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro trying his best to control but Metro has mounted him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is looking to improve his position but Metro isn't that keen on the idea.
Metro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Metro is trying to control here but Castro has managed to regain half guard.
Metro is pressing down on Castro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castro is holding on for now.
Metro wants to get back to his feet.
Metro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metro wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
Castro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metro prevents Castro from getting back to his feet.
Castro looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Castro looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metro defends it easily.
Metro wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro wants to stand but Metro is controlling the position.
Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castro wants to get back to his feet but Metro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Metro escapes and throws Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro is not content to let Metro control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Metro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castro shoots in and drives through. Metro sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metro.
Metro rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Metro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Metro pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metro wants to sweep but no luck.
Castro trying to control but Metro is working from the bottom.
Metro trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Metro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castro.
Metro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Castro trying to control but Metro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Manuel Castro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Castro wants to clinch.
Metro clinches.
Metro tries to pull guard but Castro holds him up against the cage and eventually Metro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Metro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Metro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Metro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castro is defended easily by Metro.
Castro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metro moves into range and clinches up with Castro.
Metro wants a takedown.
Castro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Metro is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Metro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro pulls Metro into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro wants to stand and escape but Metro is having none of it.
Metro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Metro preventing the sweep.
Metro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Castro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metro manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metro has a closed guard, preventing Castro from standing up.
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 Franz Metro 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. This is the final round!
Metro moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Castro scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Franz Metro has been cut.
Castro tries to clinch but Metro moves out of range.
Castro avoids the head kick by Metro.
Metro clinches up with Castro and pushes him back against the cage.
Metro is working for takedown but Castro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Metro breaks from the clinch.
Metro stuffs the takedown attempt from Castro. Castro gets slowly back to his feet.
Metro fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro misses with a takedown attempt
and Metro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castro misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metro fails with the takedown.
Franz Metro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metro checks a leg kick.
Metro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castro counters with a left to the body.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro shoots in looking for a takedown but Metro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Castro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franz Metro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Castro.
Castro has a takedown stuffed.
Metro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castro.
Castro gets the takedown into side control.
Castro tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Metro, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Metro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Metro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franz Metro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metro is not content to let Castro control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metro wants to get back to full guard but Castro has passed into side control.
Metro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castro on the ground.
Castro trying to control the position but Metro is working away.
Metro wants to get back to his feet but Castro drags him back down.
Castro trying to control the position but Metro is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metro prevents Castro from improving position.
Castro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Castro decides to stand back up.
Castro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castro looks to clinch
and Metro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castro's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Metro 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Manuel Castro!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Manuel Castro!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Franz Metro!
Manuel Castro wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Weathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 Los Angeles, Apollo Weathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weathers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swagger.
Swagger gets the takedown into side control.
Swagger trying to control the position but Weathers is working away.
Weathers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swagger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Weathers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weathers looking for submissions off his back.
Swagger is trying to work for a kimura but Weathers is defending well.
Weathers wants to stand back up but Swagger manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger working away.
Weathers pushes Swagger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Swagger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swagger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weathers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Weathers is trying to get back to half guard.
Weathers is trying to buck Swagger off.
Swagger lands a few punches from side control.
Swagger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weathers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Swagger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weathers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Weathers is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger misses with the ground and pound.
Swagger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swagger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Weathers tries to bench press Swagger off him but Swagger keeps the position.
Weathers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Swagger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weathers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Swagger stands up.
Weathers shoots in and drives through. Swagger sprawls well.
Weathers is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weathers tries to work over Swagger's front leg with a kick but Swagger checks it.
Swagger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weathers fails with the takedown
and Swagger counters with a shoot takedown. Weathers fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Weathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger distracts Weathers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swagger stands up over Weathers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swagger cracks Weathers with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weathers keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Swagger scoring with some ground and pound.
Swagger is in close to Weathers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Weathers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swagger is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weathers is keeping the position for now.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Weathers blocks nicely.
Swagger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weathers's head.
Swagger is looking to stand up but Weathers won't let him.
Swagger trying to control but Weathers is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swagger lands a couple of digs.
Swagger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weathers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Swagger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swagger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Swagger stays in close to Weathers's body and controls the position.
Weathers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swagger's guard.
Swagger pulls Weathers in close to prevent any damage.
Weathers wants to control from the top but Swagger keeps moving.
Weathers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weathers fails with the takedown.
Weathers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swagger.
Weathers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Swagger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Swagger postures up.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Weathers has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Weathers keeps moving.
Swagger looking to pass the guard.
Weathers is pulling down on Swagger's head to control his posture.
Weathers being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Apollo Weathers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Weathers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swagger tries to avoid it but Weathers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swagger to the ground. Swagger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Apollo Weathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weathers shoots for a double leg takedown but Swagger sprawls well. He's pushed Weathers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Weathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swagger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weathers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weathers misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swagger is defended easily by Weathers.
Swagger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swagger taking a breather here.
Weathers dodges the ground and pound from Swagger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Weathers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swagger looks up at the clock and then as Weathers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swagger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Swagger wants to take a breather but Weathers manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Swagger.
Swagger trying to control but Weathers is working from the bottom.
Weathers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger distracts Weathers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swagger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Swagger stays in close to Weathers's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Swagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Weathers pushes Swagger up against the cage in a clinch.
Swagger avoiding damage as Weathers throws knees to the body.
Weathers tries to pull guard but Swagger holds him up against the cage and eventually Weathers drops back down to his feet.
Weathers avoiding damage as Swagger throws knees to the body.
Swagger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Swagger is working for takedown but Weathers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Weathers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swagger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swagger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swagger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weathers swivels and escapes.
Apollo Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Swagger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weathers has managed to clinch.
Swagger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Swagger has Weathers pressed against the cage, preventing Weathers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swagger looking for a takedown.
Swagger goes for a takedown attempt but Weathers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swagger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weathers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weathers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swagger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Swagger has hold of one of Weathers's legs. Weathers is fighting the takedown attempt but Swagger gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Swagger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Weathers holds on and takes a little breather.
Swagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
Swagger trying to control but Weathers is working from the bottom.
Swagger 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.
Swagger is pushing down on Weathers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Weathers is fighting to maintain full guard but Swagger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jack Swagger has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weathers missing with punches from the bottom.
Swagger is trying to work for a kimura but Weathers is defending well.
Weathers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swagger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack Swagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swagger trying to control from half guard but Weathers is working away.
Swagger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Weathers is looking to control Swagger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weathers avoid being mounted?
Swagger is trying to control the action in half guard but Weathers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weathers tries to get to full guard but Swagger has control of the leg.
Swagger controlling the action here.
Weathers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Swagger stays in close to Weathers's body and controls the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Swagger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Swagger shoots in and gets a takedown into Weathers's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weathers keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass.
Swagger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weathers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Swagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swagger 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jack Swagger!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jack Swagger!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jack Swagger!
Jack Swagger wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adelso Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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, Adelso Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Light!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Light, pushing him back against the cage.
Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Light gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Junior pulls guard successfully.
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Light avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Light must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Light wants to get up but he can't break Junior's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Light pushes his legs off easily.
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Light defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Light trying to stand up but can't free himself from Junior's guard.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light is looking to stand up but Junior won't let him.
Junior has his foot on Light's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Light works his way back into a safe position though.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Junior pushes a forearm under Light's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Light is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adelso Junior!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros comes to the cage accompanied by Greek Gyros. Greek Gyros has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Green!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Derrick Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gyros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Gyros shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gyros misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gyros gets slowly back to his feet.
Gyros avoids the head kick by Green.
Green misses with a double jab
and Gyros counters with a single leg into guard. Green didn't expect that.
Gyros prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Gyros trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
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!
Gyros controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek Gyros has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Green stalks Gyros and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gyros's face. Gyros staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Greek Gyros has been cut.
Gyros fails with a takedown attempt.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green misses with the combination.
Gyros shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Gyros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gyros counters with a nice uppercut.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Gyros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Green!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gyros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gyros closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Gyros pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green tries to bum rush Gyros with a series of wild strikes but Gyros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green throws a right and a left that Gyros avoids nicely.
Gyros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Gyros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Green as Gyros shoots in.
Gyros is breathing heavily.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gyros dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Gyros's head and hops out.
Green swinging wildly here.
Derrick Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gyros somewhat.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gyros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Green tries to clinch up but Gyros circles away and keeps his distance.
Gyros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Gyros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green throws a series of punches but Gyros avoids them all with ease.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gyros shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gyros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gyros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green tries to bum rush Gyros with a series of wild strikes but Gyros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gyros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Gyros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with the combination.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gyros takes one to the chin there.
Green lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green throws a series of punches but Gyros moves out of range.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green misses with a double jab.
Gyros throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Gyros.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Green as Gyros shoots in.
Gyros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gyros circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greek Gyros's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Green lands with a nice combination. Gyros backs away looking to recover.
Greek Gyros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green tries to clinch up but Gyros circles away and keeps his distance.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gyros drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gyros trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gyros showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gyros trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Gyros has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gyros dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Gyros's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Green wants to clinch.
Gyros fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green throws a series of punches but Gyros avoids them all with ease.
Green throws a right and a left that Gyros avoids nicely.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gyros circles away quickly and effectively.
Green throws a head kick but Gyros moves out of range.
Green tries to clinch but Gyros is having none of it.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gyros counters with a single leg into guard. Green didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to stand up but Gyros is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greek Gyros.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gyros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gyros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Gyros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Green tries to clinch but Gyros moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Gyros or perhaps it was just good defense by Green which made him look bad.
Gyros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gyros somewhat.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Gyros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Green.
Gyros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
Gyros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gyros seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Green for as long as he can get away with.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Greek Gyros just wasn't active enough.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.
Gyros fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Greek Gyros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greek Gyros's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gyros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gyros off to one side.
Gyros closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gyros lands in his opponent's guard.
Gyros looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gyros seems keen to control Green's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green gets to his feet. Gyros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gyros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green is looking to clinch but Gyros is avoiding it.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gyros. Gyros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Derrick Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gyros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Green.
A left and a right from Green both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gyros.
Gyros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros stops Green from standing up.
Gyros is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green is looking to clinch but Gyros is avoiding it.
Gyros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Gyros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green throws a series of punches but Gyros avoids them all with ease.
Gyros fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a series of punches but Gyros avoids them all with ease.
Green pushes Gyros up against the cage in a clinch.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Gyros avoids the damage to the body.
Gyros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gyros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green throws a knee to the head but misses.
Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gyros.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Gyros backwards.
Green with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Gyros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gyros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Green tries to clinch there but Gyros circles away.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gyros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gyros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green throws a right and a left that Gyros avoids nicely.
Green tries to clinch there but Gyros circles away.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gyros counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Green's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derrick Green.
I think Green has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Derrick Green!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Derrick Green!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Derrick Green!
Derrick Green wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lesnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lesnar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Lesnar cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Lesnar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Lesnar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson controlling the position well.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Lesnar is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lesnar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Lesnar isn't that keen on the idea.
Lesnar landing punches.
Lesnar trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lesnar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lesnar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Lesnar's guard.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesnar working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up over Lesnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is working Lesnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lesnar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Lesnar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnson is defending well. Lesnar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lesnar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Solar Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solar Flair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie Franco'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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solar Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Franco!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair throws out a powerful jab.
Flair leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flair swivels and escapes.
Jab from Flair.
Flair lands a left and a right that send Franco crashing to the mat, dazed. Flair thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Franco is rocked!
It looks like Eddie Franco has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Franco out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solar Flair!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribeiro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ribeiro Gracie enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ribeiro Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a nice head kick!
Gracie dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmes lands a brutal head kick. Gracie looks out on his feet and Holmes throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rocky Holmes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asbjorn Rundstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rundstrom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lose Control. Asbjorn Rundstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
180 lbs
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190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asbjorn Rundstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Villar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rundstrom dodges the punch combination from Villar.
Erick Villar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rundstrom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villar somewhat.
Rundstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Villar.
Rundstrom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rundstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Villar.
Villar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rundstrom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villar somewhat.
Asbjorn Rundstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Villar.
Villar tries for a takedown but Rundstrom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rundstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Villar seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar throwing shots but Rundstrom is blocking nicely.
Villar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rundstrom defends it well.
Villar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rundstrom defending well though.
Ground and pound from Villar.
Villar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rundstrom's head.
Villar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Villar thows a huge punch but Rundstrom dodges it nicely.
Villar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rundstrom defends it well.
Rundstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Villar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Villar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rundstrom has his hands clasped together around Villar's back. He's all about the action.
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!
Villar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rundstrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Villar wants to work for an arm triangle but Rundstrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rundstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villar on the ground.
Villar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Villar slips a nice elbow through Rundstrom's hands, connecting with Rundstrom's forehead.
Villar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Villar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Villar seems to be looking for submissions.
Rundstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villar.
Rundstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rundstrom tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rundstrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Villar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rundstrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Villar.
Villar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Villar thows a huge punch but Rundstrom dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villar working over Rundstrom with some ground and pound. Rundstrom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rundstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villar.
Villar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rundstrom defends it well.
Rundstrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Villar is working away from the top position though.
Villar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Villar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rundstrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Villar.
Villar working the head and body with strikes.
Rundstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Villar is working for a kimura but Rundstrom is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Villar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Villar there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Villar dominated that round.
That's time! Rundstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Villar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rundstrom scores with a jab to the head.
Villar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rundstrom but Rundstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Villar shoots in for a double leg but Rundstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asbjorn Rundstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Villar.
Rundstrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Villar shoots for a takedown but Rundstrom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Villar dives in and grabs Rundstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rundstrom pushes down on Villar's head and hops out.
Villar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rundstrom as he avoids it easily.
Rundstrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Villar wants to get back to striking at distance but Rundstrom won't allow it.
Rundstrom manages to break the clinch.
Villar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rundstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villar is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Rundstrom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rundstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Rundstrom both land. Nice combination.
Asbjorn Rundstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villar fails with a takedown attempt.
Rundstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rundstrom throws a series of strikes that have Villar backpedaling.
Villar misses with the combination.
Villar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rundstrom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Villar is rocked!
Villar get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Villar stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Rundstrom runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asbjorn Rundstrom!
Asbjorn Rundstrom retains his middleweight title!
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