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Bloodsport 118 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saenchai Sor Kingstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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242 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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World class MT
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keasty Kanne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanne tries to sprawl but Kingstar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kingstar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kanne has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingstar is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kanne as he works his way to full guard.
Kanne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kingstar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kingstar stands up and waves to Kanne to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingstar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kanne tries to roll over but Kingstar keeps him under control.
Kingstar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kanne is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
Saenchai Sor Kingstar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparring Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph comes to the cage accompanied by SEX U UP. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Sparring Partner!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph is trying to break the clinch but Partner is controlling him.
Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.
Joseph tries for a takedown but Partner manages to get underhooks.
Partner breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partner. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Partner blocks the low kick.
Partner shoots in looking for a takedown. Joseph tries to sprawl out of it but Partner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joseph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Partner's head.
Partner misses the shot to the body.
Partner throws a series of punches but Joseph avoids them all with ease.
Partner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph 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.
Joseph cracks Partner with a good jab.
Joseph fails to land the takedown.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph throws a jab when Partner was well out of range.
Sparring Partner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Joseph as Partner shoots in.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partner.
Partner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Partner shoots in but Joseph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jally Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparring Partner.
Partner takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Partner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Joseph shoots in and bounces Partner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Partner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joseph is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Partner keeps moving.
Partner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joseph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joseph is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Partner keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jally Joseph.
Partner throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Partner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joseph rather than just go for the knockout.
Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
Partner looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Partner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partner moves out of range as Joseph throws a body kick.
Partner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph takes a swing at Partner's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Partner misses its intended target.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partner moves away.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Partner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joseph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Partner shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed Partner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Partner. No joy for Joseph on that attempt.
Partner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joseph throws a good cross that connects.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partner was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Partner throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Partner tries to clinch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partner under the eye.
Partner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jally Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Joseph tries to bum rush Partner with a series of wild strikes but Partner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joseph connects with the punch.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joseph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partner defending well though.
Joseph trying to mount his opponent but Partner defends it.
Joseph is trying to work for a kimura but Partner is defending well.
Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Partner regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Partner trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Partner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joseph slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Partner tries to pass.
Partner is looking to work some ground and pound but Joseph has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control the position but Partner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joseph wants to control but Partner is keeping busy.
Partner slips a nice elbow through Joseph's hands, connecting with Joseph's forehead.
Partner trying to mount his opponent but Joseph defends it.
Joseph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Partner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Partner's back!
Joseph is looking to control Partner but Partner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Partner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partner tries to roll over but Joseph keeps him under control.
Joseph is looking to advance position but Partner won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner is positioning himself well to prevent Joseph advancing to mount.
Partner is looking for a sweep. Joseph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joseph 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.
Jally Joseph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joseph prevents Partner from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is looking to advance position but Partner won't allow it.
Partner is looking to improve his position.
Partner is looking to control Joseph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Partner avoid being mounted?
Partner tries to roll over but Joseph keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sparring Partner 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! This is the final round!
Partner misses with a wild body shot.
Partner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partner.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.
Partner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Partner misses the shot to the body.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Partner is trying to control but Joseph manages to pass to mount!
Partner can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph trying to control but Partner is having none of it.
Partner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Partner tries to roll over but Joseph keeps him under control.
Joseph is working for a submission of some sort.
Partner looking for submissions off his back.
Joseph is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joseph not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Partner wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to take a breather but Partner is having none of it.
Partner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joseph wants to control but Partner is keeping him busy.
Jally Joseph has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Joseph throws a hook but Partner avoids it easily.
Partner rushes Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph tries a knee to the head but Partner blocks it.
Partner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joseph.
Joseph wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jally Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Partner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Partner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joseph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Partner thows a body shot but no joy.
Partner moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Jally Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partner misses with a body shot.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Partner.
Partner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
A left and a right from Partner both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sparring Partner.
I think Partner 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 William Gold scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Jally Joseph wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gray Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by The Blood Brothers-USA Nails. Gray Davis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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134 lbs
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Davis looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Davis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wallace is out of range.
Wallace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis throws a front kick aimed at Wallace's knee but Wallace avoids it well.
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace checks a leg kick nicely.
Davis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wallace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Wallace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wallace lands a high kick!
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Wallace blocks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Davis.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davis wants to stand up but Wallace is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace content to stall in guard here.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis is trying to keep Wallace in close.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone Wallace will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wallace.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Davis takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis misses with an uppercut
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davis has time to react.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallace can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Davis.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Wallace goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallace finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head.
Wallace throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wallace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Wallace.
Wallace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wallace lands in his opponent's guard.
Wallace looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Davis misses.
Wallace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a good low kick that Davis was not able to check.
Davis scores with a jab.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wallace. That one must have hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wallace.
A cross from Wallace lands.
Wallace digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Wallace cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wallace feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Wallace changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wallace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wallace trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gray Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wallace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyrone Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wallace has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Tyrone Wallace!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Tyrone Wallace!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tyrone Wallace!
Tyrone Wallace wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Tyrone Wallace took to the microphone: 'When I got offered this fight, I quickly accepted, Terry got me the first time and I was more than happy to prove it wouldn't happen again, in our first fight, I got over confident in the last round and slipped up to a submission, not this time though
(Wallaces corner lift him into the air, che'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Walujew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Brystov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brystov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mother Russia Song. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Walujew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Drako Brystov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brystov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brystov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walujew looks to land a combination but Brystov avoids it well.
Walujew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walujew throws a series of punches but Brystov avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Walujew.
Brystov fails with the takedown
and Walujew counters with a right hand to the body.
Walujew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walujew jabs Brystov right on the nose. Brystov blinks but takes it well.
Walujew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brystov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walujew lands an overhand right.
It looks like Drako Brystov has been cut.
Brystov looks gassed!
Brystov slips a jab and a cross from Walujew.
Walujew lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brystov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brystov with a poor takedown
and Walujew counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nikolai Walujew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drako Brystov.
Walujew drops Brystov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brystov looks back up at him and smiles so Walujew waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Walujew is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walujew cracks Brystov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Walujew has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brystov to stand back up!
Brystov is rocked!
No joy there for Walujew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brystov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walujew.
Walujew connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Brystov covering up! Walujew comes in with a big uppercut and Brystov goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikolai Walujew!
Nikolai Walujew very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Wrzeszczycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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143 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Souza !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrzeszczycki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrzeszczycki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thiago Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wrzeszczycki's waist but Wrzeszczycki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
Wrzeszczycki connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Souza .
Wrzeszczycki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Wrzeszczycki finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki lands a big uppercut and Souza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Souza looks OK. Wrzeszczycki waves Souza back to his feet!
Souza is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrzeszczycki plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Souza swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Souza face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
After the big win, Andrzej Wrzeszczycki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Bhuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of a Champion. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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147 lbs
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Bhuda!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bhuda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Bhuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Bhuda counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bhuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bhuda scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bhuda counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Bhuda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhuda moves away.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bhuda's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Bhuda blocks nicely.
Bhuda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bhuda is keeping the position.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bhuda is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie pushes down on Bhuda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie stops Bhuda from getting back to his feet.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bhuda keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhuda takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bhuda wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bhuda some visible discomfort.
Bhuda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bhuda is rocked!
Bhuda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bhuda is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Bhuda is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bhuda looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gracie turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his bantamweight title!
Royce Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearl comes into a darkened arena with his song building. yes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
158 lbs
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29
152 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Cozad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Pearl!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Pearl or perhaps it was just good defense by Cozad which made him look bad.
Cozad swinging wildly here.
Cozad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearl lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cozad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pearl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearl tries to bum rush Cozad with a series of wild strikes but Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Pearl misses.
Pearl is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pearl tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cozad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Pearl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearl swats away the attempt to clinch by Cozad.
Cozad takes the fight into the clinch.
Cozad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pearl regains guard immediately.
Pearl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad trying to control but Pearl is working from the bottom.
Cozad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pearl is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pearl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad stands and throws Pearl's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cozad tries for a kimura but Pearl is defending well.
Pearl is not content to let Cozad control the position.
Cozad stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad rushes Pearl and presses him up against the cage.
Cozad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearls head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearl has Cozad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cozad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cozad gets underhooks to prevent Pearl's takedown attempt.
Connor Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pearl.
Cozad jumps guard.
Cozad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pearl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cozad's guard.
Cozad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pearl is working for a submission of some sort.
Pearl stops Cozad from getting back to his feet.
Pearl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cozad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pearl trying to mount his opponent but Cozad defends it.
Pearl is thwarting Cozad's attempts to control the position.
Pearl is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cozad sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad pushes Pearl off looking to stand but Pearl dives back in and keeps control.
Cozad is looking to control Pearl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cozad avoid being mounted?
Cozad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pearl pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearl is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pearl is looking to advance position but Cozad won't allow it.
Pearl 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.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearl tries to pass to full mount but Cozad defends it.
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 Connor Cozad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cozad closes the distance and pushes Pearl back into the cage.
Cozad jumps guard and drags Pearl to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pearl chips away with some ground and pound.
Cozad is looking for a triangle but Pearl pushes his legs off easily.
Cozad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pearl is controlling him.
Pearl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cozad keeping full guard, as Pearl tries to pass.
Cozad keeping moving, preventing Pearl from controlling successfully.
Pearl postures up.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet but Pearl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pearl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cozad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pearl is aware though and is defending well.
Pearl is looking to work some ground and pound but Cozad has wrist control.
Pearl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pearl throws a big elbow that misses.
Pearl throwing strikes from guard but Cozad blocks nicely.
Cozad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pearl is aware though and is defending well.
Cozad is looking for a triangle but Pearl pushes his legs off easily.
Pearl throws a big elbow that misses.
Pearl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cozad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pearl has managed to get both his arms back between Cozad's legs - danger averted.
Pearl looking to sit in guard and control but Cozad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pearl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearl wants to stand up but Cozad is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad stands and throws Pearl's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cozad swings around for an armbar but Pearl sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cozad's 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!
Cozad pulls Pearl in close to his closed guard and prevents Pearl from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pearl stops Cozad from standing up.
Pearl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cozad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pearl manages to get himself to full guard.
Pearl keeping full guard, as Cozad tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pearl is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cozad, into his guard.
Pearl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearl trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cozad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pearl has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cozad off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pearl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pearl has a takedown stuffed.
Cozad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cozad fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown but Pearl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cozad misses with a double jab.
A jab from Pearl does it's job there.
Pearl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cozad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearl throws a series of punches but Cozad avoids them all with ease.
Mr Pearl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearl throws a series of punches but Cozad moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearl throws a nice looking combination but Cozad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Connor Cozad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pearl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cozad pinned against the cage. Cozad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cozad.
A left and a right from Cozad both land. Nice combination.
Pearl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pearl throws a series of punches but Cozad moves out of range.
Pearl gets tackled into the cage by Cozad. Cozad maintains the clinch.
Cozad prevents the takedown attempt.
Cozad gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pearl tries to kick Cozad off but Cozad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cozad wants to pass to mount but Pearl is defending the position.
Pearl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pearl is trying to maintain the position but Cozad is very close to passing his half guard.
Cozad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pearl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cozad.
Cozad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pearl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cozad is looking to take a break and control but Pearl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pearl kicks Cozad off and gets back to his feet.
Pearl moves into the clinch successfully.
Pearl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cozad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Connor Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pearl.
Pearl lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cozad.
Pearl shoots for a double leg takedown but Cozad sprawls well. He's pushed Pearl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cozad scores with a jab to the body.
Pearl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearl misses with a series of wild punches.
Cozad wants to clinch up but Pearl keeps it at a distance.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearl tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Pearl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cozad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearl clinches up with Cozad and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad successfully pulls guard.
Cozad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pearl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pearl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad wants to stand and escape but Pearl is having none of it.
Cozad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearl won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Cozad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cozad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pearl has managed to get both his arms back between Cozad's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearl is pushing down on Cozad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cozad is fighting to maintain full guard but Pearl has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pearl prevents Cozad from standing back up.
Pearl drops an elbow to the side of Cozad's head.
Pearl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cozad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cozad clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cozad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cozad thumps Pearl with a low kick.
Cozad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Pearl. Those never looked like landing.
Pearl tries to clinch up.
Pearl fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad shoots for a takedown but Pearl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mr Pearl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearl misses with a series of wild punches.
Pearl lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice takedown defense from Cozad. No joy for Pearl on that attempt.
Cozad works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pearl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearl rushes Cozad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pearl has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pearl is trying to pull guard but Cozad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cozad tightens his grip and picks Pearl up, before dumping him to the ground. Pearl manages to land in guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cozad postures up.
Cozad is pushing down on Pearl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pearl is fighting to maintain full guard but Cozad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pearl makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Good shot there by Pearl.
Cozad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cozad works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad postures up.
Pearl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozad's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearl won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Pearl slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pearl working away.
Pearl lands a few punches from side control.
Pearl misses with the ground and pound.
Cozad is not content to let Pearl control the position.
Pearl is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cozad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Connor Cozad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pearl tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cozad is trying to control Pearl's posture but Pearl avoids it.
Pearl is working Cozad over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearl working the ground and pound but Cozad is defending the strikes.
Pearl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cozad, who protects the arm well.
Cozad gets back to half guard.
Pearl 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.
Pearl working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cozad's thigh. Cozad counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cozad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cozad is on top in guard.
Cozad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pearl blocks the low kick.
Cozad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cozad misses with the combination.
Cozad wants to clinch up but Pearl keeps it at a distance.
Pearl misses with a left hand
and Cozad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pearl won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cozad trying to control the action but Pearl is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearl is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cozad had his way with Mr Pearl in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Pearl gets a takedown into half guard.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
Pearl is trying to work for a kimura but Cozad is defending well.
Cozad looking for submissions off his back.
Cozad tries to kick Pearl off but Pearl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pearl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pearl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cozad defending well though.
Cozad tries to kick Pearl off but Pearl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pearl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cozad trying to control but Pearl postures up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pearl's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pearl's back!
Pearl defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cozad is trying to stick to Pearl's back but Pearl is turning into Cozad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cozad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pearl.
Pearl wants to control from the top but Cozad keeps moving.
Pearl looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pearl trying to control but Cozad is working from the bottom.
Cozad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cozad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pearl wants to control from the top but Cozad keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearl passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cozad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cozad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cozad looking for submissions off his back.
Pearl is pressing down on Cozad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cozad is holding on for now.
Pearl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pearl wants to free his trapped foot but Cozad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pearl.
Pearl is working for a kimura but Cozad is defending it quite comfortably.
Cozad is trying to control but can't.
Pearl with the ground and pound but Cozad uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cozad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pearl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pearl postures up.
Cozad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pearl won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Pearl is pushing down on Cozad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cozad is fighting to maintain full guard but Pearl has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pearl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cozad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pearl.
Pearl is looking to advance position but Cozad won't allow it.
Pearl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pearl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cozad's head.
Pearl is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad is trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearl lands with some strikes.
Pearl prevents Cozad from getting the reversal.
Pearl goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cozad turns into him and now he's in Pearl's guard.
Pearl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cozad is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Pearl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cozad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Connor Cozad!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Connor Cozad!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight as a draw!
Connor Cozad wins by majority decision!
Connor Cozad retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Connor Cozad thanked Bloodsport Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael McCulloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCulloch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drowning Pool - Bodies. Jarkko has chosen Hawaii 78 & E ala E as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael McCulloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCulloch staying out of range there.
McCulloch looks to throw the jab but Jarkko is out of range.
McCulloch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarkko.
McCulloch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCulloch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jarkko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCulloch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarkko.
McCulloch thows a body shot but no joy.
McCulloch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarkko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jarkko tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCulloch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarkko is trying to work for a kimura but McCulloch is defending well.
Jarkko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCulloch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCulloch is trying to maintain the position but Jarkko is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCulloch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jarkko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCulloch is staying active underneath Jarkko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCulloch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jarkko chips away with some ground and pound.
Jarkko pushes down on McCulloch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCulloch is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCulloch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jarkko pushing down on McCulloch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jarkko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCulloch's head.
McCulloch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jarkko is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko works his way into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCulloch keeps working.
McCulloch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jarkko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jarkko landing strikes.
McCulloch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jarkko.
Jarkko controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jarkko working the ground and pound.
McCulloch tries to buck Jarkko off but Jarkko is having none of it.
McCulloch defending against the ground and pound.
Jarkko tries to advance to mount but McCulloch denies him.
Jarkko advances to mount.
Jarkko breaks from McCulloch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch is squirming around, avoiding Jarkko's attempts to control the action.
McCulloch holds on to Jarkko as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
McCulloch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jarkko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McCulloch is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarkko working McCulloch over with strikes here.
Oh McCulloch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Jarkko! That's really hurt McCulloch and he's turned his back - Jarkko keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jarkko jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naru Jarkko!
A victorious Naru Jarkko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. Lombardo has chosen From Despair To Where as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anthony Lombardo enters the cage!
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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo throws a right hand that Wuzz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wuzz also avoids with ease.
A jab from Lombardo finds it's way through Wuzz's defenses.
Lombardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lombardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Wuzz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wuzz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lombardo misses with a straight left.
Lombardo misses with a wild combination.
Andy Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuzz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lombardo tries to avoid it but Wuzz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lombardo to the ground. Lombardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lombardo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wuzz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lombardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wuzz throwing strikes from guard but Lombardo blocks nicely.
Lombardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz has gone for a leg lock! Lombardo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wuzz's guard.
Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wuzz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombardo defends it easily.
Lombardo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wuzz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lombardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wuzz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuzz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wuzz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Lombardo from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuzz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wuzz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lombardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lombardo trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Lombardo from controlling successfully.
Anthony Lombardo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lombardo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wuzz.
Lombardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wuzz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wuzz.
Wuzz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lombardo catches Wuzz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wuzz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lombardo circles away.
Wuzz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Lombardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lombardo defends it nicely.
Lombardo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lombardo digs a good hook to Wuzz's body.
Wuzz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lombardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wuzz somewhat.
Lombardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wuzz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wuzz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lombardo on his heels. He'll look to pass Lombardo's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Lombardo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wuzz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lombardo throws a right and a left that Wuzz avoids nicely.
A combination from Lombardo does no damage.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lombardo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lombardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wuzz shoots in and drives through. Lombardo sprawls well.
Lombardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lombardo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wuzz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lombardo somewhat.
Wuzz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lombardo's waist but Lombardo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wuzz off to one side.
Lombardo misses with a hook.
Wuzz tries to clinch there but Lombardo circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lombardo enables Wuzz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lombardo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lombardo keeping full guard, as Wuzz tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lombardo is pulling down on Wuzz's head to control his posture.
Wuzz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wuzz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wuzz lands a couple of digs.
Lombardo working for a triangle but Wuzz defends it easily.
Wuzz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lombardo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wuzz has Lombardo in his guard.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Lombardo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wuzz 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! Lombardo rolls with it to try and escape but Wuzz cranks on the arm and Lombardo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Wuzz!
Andy Wuzz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bushido Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Taborda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Byron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taborda comes to the cage accompanied by New Noise by Refused. Byron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roky Erickson - Click your Fingers Applauding the Play . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Tarzan Taborda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Byron!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Taborda as he connects with a hook.
Byron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taborda swings for the body but Byron moves out of range.
Taborda swings for the body but Byron moves out of range.
Taborda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taborda misses with a hook. Byron ducked under it nicely.
Taborda darts in and clinches Byron up against the cage.
Taborda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Byron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taborda's brow.
Byron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taborda.
With the fighters up against the cage, Byron throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Byron.
Taborda avoids a wild elbow strike from Byron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byron is stalling here.
Taborda scores with a shoulder strike.
Byron tries to stall but Taborda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taborda pushes Byron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taborda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taborda shoots in looking for a takedown. Byron tries to sprawl out of it but Taborda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Byron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taborda moves into the clinch.
Taborda struggles to land a body shot inside as Byron controls his hands.
Taborda lands an uppercut.
Byron missing with knees to the body.
Taborda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taborda as Byron tries to tie him up.
Taborda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taborda drives through and clinches with Byron against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taborda.
Taborda wants to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taborda avoiding damage as Byron throws knees to the body.
Byron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taborda lands with a left to the head.
Taborda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byron's elbow.
Taborda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taborda just misses with a punch to the body.
Byron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taborda.
Taborda scores with a sloppy right hand. Byron should have avoided that one.
Taborda tests Byron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taborda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taborda lands in his opponent's guard.
Taborda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taborda stands up from Byron's guard - Taborda perhaps looking for a knockout.
Taborda moves into the clinch.
Taborda lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taborda breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taborda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Byron, pushing him back against the cage.
Byron throws an elbow but it misses.
Taborda lands a shoulder strike.
Taborda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
Taborda avoids a wild elbow strike from Byron.
Byron'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.
Taborda dodges an elbow strike from Byron.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taborda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Byron backwards.
Taborda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Byron backwards.
Taborda has had enough of the clinch but Byron keeps him there for the moment.
Byron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarzan Taborda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Taborda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looks like Tarzan Taborda has been cut.
Taborda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taborda lands with a hook. Byron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taborda throws a sloppy body shot
and Byron moves into the clinch.
Taborda slows down the pace here.
Byron misses with an elbow strike.
Taborda is looking to control Byron's arms but Byron gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taborda has his back to the cage.
Taborda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Taborda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taborda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Taborda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taborda has Byron up against the cage in a clinch.
Byron tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taborda avoids it.
Taborda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Byron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taborda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taborda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Taborda.
Taborda clinches.
Taborda lands a right hand.
Taborda lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byron stalling in the clinch but Taborda improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Byron throws an elbow but misses.
Byron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taborda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Byron is breathing heavily.
Taborda breaks the clinch.
Taborda lands a really nice looking cross but Byron seems unphased.
Taborda throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Byron tumbling to the canvas!
Byron is rocked!
Byron being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taborda stands and steps away. Byron gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Taborda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byron.
Taborda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byron manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron leaves Taborda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taborda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taborda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Taborda has cracked Byron with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Taborda lands another huge swinging hook and Byron tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Byron, before Taborda can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tarzan Taborda!
Tarzan Taborda very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire 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.
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