BFFL26 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Collinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aamo Kaira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aamo Kaira struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Collinson
vs
Kaira

178 cm
25
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
151 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Collinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Aamo Kaira!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Collinson with a jab.
Collinson throws a nice looking combination but Kaira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collinson misses with a kick to the body
and Kaira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Collinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Collinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaira which made him look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaira. Collinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaira stuffs the takedown.
Collinson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Collinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaira thows a body shot but no joy.
Collinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collinson walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Collinson shoots for a takedown but Kaira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaira misses with a looping right.
Collinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collinson misses with a jab to the body
and Kaira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Collinson moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaira won't allow it.
Collinson jumps guard but Kaira stands there with Collinson around his waist. Collinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Collinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Collinson can't get the takedown.
Collinson has had enough of the clinch but Kaira keeps him there for the moment.
Collinson can't get the takedown.
Collinson trying to stall but Kaira improves his position.
Kaira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Kaira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Collinson regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Collinson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kaira rolls with it to try and escape but Collinson cranks on the arm and Kaira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Collinson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tj Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ronaldo Nazario enters the cage!

Johnson
vs
Nazario

182 cm
29
192 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

175 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tj Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazario.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a combination that misses

and Nazario counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Nazario avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Johnson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nazario rolls with it to try and escape but Johnson cranks on the arm and Nazario is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tj Johnson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russ Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Wolfe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Miller
vs
Wolfe

185 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection)
HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Wolfe.
Russ Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.

Miller clinches with his opponent.
Wolfe lands a nice uppercut.
Wolfe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Wolfe's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Wolfe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wolfe looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Miller manages to break the clinch.

Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wolfe is stalling here.
Miller is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Wolfe.
Wolfe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wolfe misses with a knee strike.
Wolfe prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.

Wolfe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wolfe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Miller 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.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolfe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller tries to buck Wolfe off but he can't manage it.
Miller trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Miller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Miller somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfe circles away.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller moves to clinch but Wolfe breaks away

and Wolfe moves into the clinch.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Wolfe drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolfe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wolfe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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!
Wolfe wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wolfe pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russ Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wolfe is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Miller slams his shin into Wolfe's torso.
Wolfe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfe tries to clinch up.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Wolfe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Miller is looking to clinch.

Miller gets caught napping as Wolfe dives in and scores a takedown. Miller manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Miller pushes Wolfe off and scrambles back to his feet.

Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wolfe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wolfe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wolfe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Wolfe defending well.

Miller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe keeping control of the position.
Wolfe is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolfe defending well though.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolfe defending well though.

Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Wolfe defends the submission attempt.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wolfe trying to control here.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wolfe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wolfe trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller throwing shots but Wolfe is blocking nicely.

Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolfe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Wolfe defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfe wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russ Miller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Wolfe tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller taking a breather.
Wolfe stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Wolfe keeps him there for the moment.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Wolfe is blocking nicely.
Wolfe managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Wolfe has him pressed against the cage.
Wolfe slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe misses with a knee to the head.
Wolfe with a knee to the head.
Wolfe misses with a knee to the head.
Wolfe looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wolfe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Wolfe won't allow it.
Wolfe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfe just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Wolfe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to stall but Wolfe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wolfe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfe is keeping busy.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Wolfe won't allow it.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
Wolfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wolfe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wolfe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller is looking to control Wolfe's arms but Wolfe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Wolfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolfe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Wolfe pulls Miller into guard.
Wolfe is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe working a defensive guard here.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.

Miller 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.
Wolfe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfe wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stephen Wolfe.
I think Miller 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Russ Miller!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Russ Miller!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Stephen Wolfe!

Russ Miller wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kukuczka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukuczka comes to the cage accompanied by J.O.D. - Musica Knockout. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kukuczka
vs
Suarez

188 cm
21
235 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

195 cm
27
240 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Daniel Kukuczka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuczka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suarez as he jumps to the side.

Kukuczka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kukuczka decides to pull guard.
Kukuczka keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Kukuczka keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kukuczka prevents Suarez from improving position.
Kukuczka is looking to regain half guard here but Suarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Kukuczka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kukuczka is trying to improve his position.
Kukuczka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suarez on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kukuczka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kukuczka keeps working.

Suarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suarez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kukuczka!

Suarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kukuczka can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukuczka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukuczka taking shots to the head.

It looks like Daniel Kukuczka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukuczka throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Suarez blocks Kukuczka's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kukuczka is desperately trying to improve his position but Suarez has a good base and remains in mount.

Suarez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kukuczka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kukuczka shrugs it off.
Suarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Suarez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kukuczka shoots and misses

and Suarez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kukuczka!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuczka working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukuczka is breathing heavily.

Suarez working for a submission but Kukuczka is keeping him at bay.
Suarez lands a big shot there that rocks Kukuczka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Daniel Kukuczka's cut is getting worse.

Suarez stands up from mount. Strange move.

Suarez scores with a takedown into Kukuczka's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suarez trying to control but Kukuczka is working from the bottom.

Kukuczka is working an open guard so Suarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuczka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suarez.
Kukuczka looks for a takedown but Suarez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kukuczka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Kukuczka wants to clinch up but Suarez keeps it at a distance.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Suarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suarez has Kukuczka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kukuczka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kukuczka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kukuczka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Suarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Kukuczka'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.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukuczka.
Kukuczka shoots in for a takedown but Suarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kukuczka shoots in looking for a takedown but Suarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kukuczka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kukuczka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kukuczka is defended easily by Suarez.
Kukuczka misses with a double jab.
Kukuczka stuffs the takedown.
Kukuczka misses with a takedown

and Suarez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suarez is trying to drag Kukuczka to the mat but Kukuczka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kukuczka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suarez smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuczka throws a head kick but Suarez moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Suarez.

Suarez scores with a takedown into Kukuczka's guard.
Suarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kukuczka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kukuczka tries to get out of the position.
Suarez moves nicely into side control.

Suarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kukuczka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez wants to control but Kukuczka is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kukuczka!

Suarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Suarez throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kukuczka has his hands clasped together but Suarez breaks the hold and Kukuczka is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Suarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocky Suarez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Spitteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spitteri's entrance music is Before I Forget. A fine choice. Jenkins has chosen Hitman as his entrance music. The key to victory for Sean Spitteri has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Spitteri
vs
Jenkins

190 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection)
HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection)

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Spitteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spitteri's head.
Spitteri is trying to get back to full guard.

Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Spitteri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jenkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spitteri pushes Jenkins off looking to stand but Jenkins dives back in and keeps control.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Spitteri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage.

Jenkins maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Spitteri could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jenkins has cracked it and Spitteri is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jenkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Jenkins!
Theodore Jenkins very nearly forgot to thank HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Tronko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Girl I Love. David Backstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Backstrom
vs
Tronko

182 cm
23
186 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

186 cm
24
190 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, David Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikael Tronko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronko thows a body shot but no joy.
Tronko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Backstrom.
Tronko throws a right hand that Backstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Backstrom also avoids with ease.
Tronko scores with a jab to the body.
Backstrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tronko.
A jab from Tronko finds it's way through Backstrom's defenses.
Tronko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Backstrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tronko.

Tronko gets caught flat footed, as Backstrom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Backstrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Backstrom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Backstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Tronko is retaining full guard.
Backstrom pushes down on Tronko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tronko is trying to stand up here but Backstrom is controlling him well.
Backstrom prevents Tronko from improving his position.
Tronko trying to control but Backstrom postures up.
Backstrom thows a huge punch but Tronko dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tronko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Backstrom pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom is nestled in close to Tronko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Tronko looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Backstrom pushes past his half guard into mount!
Backstrom throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Backstrom content just to control the position here.
Tronko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Backstrom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Backstrom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tronko regains half guard.
Backstrom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tronko's head.
Backstrom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Backstrom in particular looking to stall.
Backstrom passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Backstrom tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Backstrom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Backstrom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Tronko is rocked!
Tronko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tronko is still in real trouble! Can Backstrom finish him?
Backstrom drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tronko! More shots from Backstrom and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Backstrom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Bentham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moukari comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - Stress Relief. Bentham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jester. Kari Moukari could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Bentham's chin.

Moukari
vs
Bentham

188 cm
24
219 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

198 cm
28
205 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kari Moukari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Bentham!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moukari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moukari works over Bentham's head and body with a nice combination.
Kari Moukari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moukari scores with a jab to the head.
Bentham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moukari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Moukari. Beautiful body shot.
Moukari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moukari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moukari connects with a looping right hand.
Moukari throws a jab when Bentham was well out of range.
Moukari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moukari misses with a low kick as Bentham jumps back.
Moukari scores with a jab to the head.
Moukari 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.

Bentham is rocked!
Bentham glances at the clock... BAM! Moukari nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Bentham crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Bentham is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kari Moukari!
Kari Moukari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blur - Song 2. Smith has chosen Riot by Three Days Grace as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ramos
vs
Smith

180 cm
25
154 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

172 cm
28
153 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramos.
Ramos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Ramos moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Ramos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with an uppercut

and Ramos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramos working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Ramos's attempts to control the action.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramos has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ramos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Ramos pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith throws a strike but Ramos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ramos is controlling him well.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ramos tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.

Ramos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is not content to let Ramos control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.

Ramos is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ramos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Ramos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ramos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramos tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Ramos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Terrance Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terrance Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Ramos shoots in.
Ramos has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos.
Ramos shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A right-left combo lands from Ramos.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramos's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Ramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses the body punch
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Ramos persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand

and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramos is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos looking to pass the guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramos trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrance Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smith misses with the combination.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
Terrance Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramos's head backwards.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos.
Smith throws a right hand that misses

and Ramos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Ramos is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramos tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Ramos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramos with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramos thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Ramos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Smith misses the jab.
Nice shot by Smith.
Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carl Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Ramos counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with an uppercut

and Ramos moves into the clinch.
Ramos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos has Smith pressed against the cage.
Ramos jumps guard but Smith stands there with Ramos around his waist. Ramos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Terrance Smith!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Carl Ramos!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Terrance Smith!

Terrance Smith wins by split decision!
Terrance Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Auclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Thuram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auclair's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Shikari-Sssnakepit. Thuram is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dario G - Carneval de Paris. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Auclair
vs
Thuram

183 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
208 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Georges Auclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcel Thuram!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auclair on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thuram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Auclair tries to avoid it but Thuram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Auclair to the ground. Auclair escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thuram throws a big shot that misses.
Auclair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Auclair shoots for a takedown but Thuram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thuram tries for a takedown but Auclair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Thuram forces Auclair back against the cage and clinches.
Thuram wants to break the clinch but can't.
Auclair wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Auclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Auclair fails to land.
Thuram is looking to break free of the clinch but Auclair has double underhooks.
Auclair changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thuram fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Auclair moves into the clinch.
Thuram wants to get back to striking at distance but Auclair won't allow it.
Thuram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Thuram has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Auclair is trying to keep an underhook but Thuram manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Auclair trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thuram manages to pass to mount!
Thuram raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thuram punching from mount but Auclair doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thuram controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auclair regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuram wants to stand up but Auclair has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Thuram stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A jab from Thuram does it's job there.
Thuram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Auclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Auclair misses with a takedown attempt - Thuram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thuram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auclair shoots for a takedown but Thuram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Thuram drives through and clinches with Auclair against the cage.

Thuram breaks the clinch.
Auclair tries to clinch there but Thuram circles away.
Marcel Thuram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thuram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thuram wants it to stay on the feet.
Thuram tries to score a power double leg takedown but Auclair sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thuram somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Thuram. Beautiful body shot.
Auclair is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Auclair avoids the head kick by Thuram.
Thuram scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thuram jabs Auclair to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Thuram coming out on top.
Thuram throws a head kick that misses.

Thuram shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Auclair is working an open guard so Thuram takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Thuram.
Thuram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thuram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thuram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thuram connects with a single shot there.
Thuram is looking to slow Auclair down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thuram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Auclair eats them both and turns towards Thuram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Auclair avoids the head kick by Thuram.
Thuram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Thuram dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thuram tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Auclair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Auclair. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Auclair on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thuram lands a leg kick that knocks Auclair off balance momentarily.
Auclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thuram is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Auclair like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Auclair from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thuram!
Marcel Thuram was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.