KFC 12 The East v Wayne PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qpf Fighter Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Desbatailles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Fighter Two
vs
Desbatailles

175 cm
26
186 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

CWXMCS Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Qpf Fighter Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Desbatailles !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Desbatailles . Fighter Two does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Fighter Two.
Fighter Two moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Desbatailles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Fighter Two as he connects with a hook.
Fighter Two pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Desbatailles .
Fighter Two throws a right hand that misses
and Desbatailles counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Fighter Two misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desbatailles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter Two.
Fighter Two is breathing heavily.
Desbatailles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter Two's calf.
Desbatailles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Desbatailles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Desbatailles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Desbatailles .
A nice inside leg kick there by Desbatailles . That's going to slow Fighter Two down.
Desbatailles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter Two. That did some damage!

Fighter Two gets tackled into the ropes by Desbatailles . Desbatailles maintains the clinch.
Desbatailles misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Desbatailles .
Fighter Two managing to block the knees to the body from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Desbatailles .

Desbatailles manages to break the clinch.
Desbatailles pushes Fighter Two away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Desbatailles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fighter Two's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Desbatailles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fighter Two scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter Two takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter Two tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Desbatailles thumps Fighter Two with a low kick.
Desbatailles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fighter Two avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Desbatailles , right into the meat.
Desbatailles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fighter Two takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Desbatailles connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter Two takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Desbatailles clinches.
Desbatailles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desbatailles is leaning against Fighter Two and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Desbatailles is working Fighter Two over against the ropes.
Desbatailles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Desbatailles misses with an elbow over the top.
Desbatailles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Desbatailles is looking to control Fighter Two's arms but Fighter Two gets an underhook and turns him. Now Desbatailles has his back to the ropes.

Desbatailles manages to break the clinch.
Fighter Two chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Desbatailles can pounce on him.
Desbatailles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Desbatailles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fighter Two paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter Two could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Desbatailles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Desbatailles lands the left hand.

Fighter Two is rocked!
Fighter Two walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Desbatailles swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Desbatailles !

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CM Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Bears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punk comes to the ring accompanied by CULT OF PERSONALITY. Jordan Bears has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Punk
vs
Bears

186 cm
27
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CM Punk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Bears!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Punk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Punk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bears is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bears is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Punk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bears is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bears manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Punk trying to hold on to Bears's head to control him but Bears postures up.
Bears not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Punk works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Punk is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bears thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bears wants to sweep here but Punk controlling him for the moment.
Bears bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Punk's guard.
Bears distracts Punk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bears looks gassed!
Punk is trying to control the position but Bears postures up.

Bears thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Punk is looking for a triangle but Bears pushes his legs off easily.
Punk has momentary wrist control but Bears slips an elbow through the middle.

Punk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bears defends well.

Punk is looking for a triangle but Bears pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bears.

Punk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bears can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punk throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bears is working Punk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Bears avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bears connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bears accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bears in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bears content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bears postures up in Punk's guard and throws a big left but Punk blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bears scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bears accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Punk working a defensive guard here.
Bears working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bears works over Punk with some ground and pound from guard.

Bears avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bears throwing strikes but missing.
Punk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Punk working for a triangle but Bears defends it easily.
Bears landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bears working some strikes from top position.
Punk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bears throws a strike but Punk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Bears looking for a sweep. Not yet Bears, not yet.
Punk wants to control from the top but Bears keeps moving.
Bears wants to sweep here but Punk controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punk cracks Bears with a solid left hand.
Punk wants to stand but Bears is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CM Punk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Punk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bears!
Punk landing strikes from the mount and Bears is in trouble!

Punk working for a guillotine from mount but Bears is in no mood to give up.
Bears is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bears can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bears is bucking up trying to escape but Punk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Punk is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Punk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). CM Punk!
In his post fight interview, CM Punk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes to the ring accompanied by Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jeong
vs
Peters

183 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

TITAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Peters!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jeong.
Jeong moves away from the strike by Peters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peters.
A head kick misses from Peters.
Peters tries a head kick but it misses.
Peters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peters pushes Jeong away with a front kick.

Jeong drives through and clinches with Peters against the ropes.
Jeong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

Peters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong misses with a head kick.
Peters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jeong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peters.
Peters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peters throws a sloppy head kick and Jeong moves out of range easily.
Peters blocks a head kick by Jeong.
Jab, jab by Peters - just one landing.
Peters throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jeong is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peters misses with a body kick.
Peters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeong is looking to land body kicks.
Peters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peters throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Peters swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Peters!
A slapping leg kick lands for Peters.
Peters throws a wild body kick that Jeong sees coming a mile off.
Peters pushes Jeong away with a front kick.
Peters stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Peters.
Peters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeong.
Peters misses with a straight left.
Mike Peters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peters throws a solid leg kick but Jeong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peters.
Peters scores with a body shot.
Peters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peters.
Peters pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Peters there.
Peters throws a jab when Jeong was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Peters.

It looks like Jaemin Jeong has been cut.
Peters throws a head kick but Jeong moves out of range.
Jeong avoids the head kick by Peters.
Mike Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peters keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeong slips under a jab.
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!
Jeong throws an off balance right hand
and Peters counters with a left to the body.
Peters lunges at Jeong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jeong's hand.
Jeong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeong takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong blocks a head kick by Peters.
Decent striking displayed by Peters there.

Jeong is rocked!
Peters looks to land a combination but Jeong avoids it well.
Peters thuds his right hand into Jeong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Jeong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peters lands a brutal head kick. Jeong looks out on his feet and Peters throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mike Peters!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zack Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenzie has chosen Manchester Orchestra - Virgin as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anthony McKenzie enters the ring!

Morrison
vs
McKenzie

182 cm
23
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

184 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

TGC WEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrison.
Morrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKenzie misses with a hook.
McKenzie throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with McKenzie, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes McKenzie against the ropes but McKenzie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKenzie circles away.
Nice jab there from McKenzie.
Morrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McKenzie defends it nicely.
Morrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison moves out of range as McKenzie strikes.
McKenzie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from McKenzie as Morrison shoots in.
Morrison shoots in but McKenzie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKenzie as he jumps to the side.
McKenzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison misses the jab.
Zack Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKenzie as he avoids it easily.
McKenzie cracks Morrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison misses with a hook. McKenzie ducked under it nicely.
McKenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison with a poor takedown
and McKenzie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Morrison to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by McKenzie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony McKenzie!
A very excited looking Anthony McKenzie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Sabacajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Turilli
vs
Sabacajan

186 cm
21
222 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Turilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Sabacajan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabacajan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turilli's head backwards.
Sabacajan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turilli throws a combination. Sabacajan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turilli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sabacajan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabacajan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Turilli.
Sabacajan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabacajan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turilli takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Luca Turilli has been cut.

Turilli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sabacajan quickly recovers to half guard.
Sabacajan is trying to stand up here but Turilli is controlling him well.

Turilli decides to stand up.
Sabacajan throws a head kick that misses.
Turilli lands a nice shot that snaps Sabacajan's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli blocks a head kick by Sabacajan.
Sabacajan throws a head kick that misses.
Turilli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turilli blocks a head kick by Sabacajan.
A bone on bone clash there as Sabacajan blocks the leg kick.
Turilli lands a two punch combo.

Sabacajan is rocked!
Sabacajan looks gassed!
Sabacajan throws a head kick but Turilli moves out of range.
Turilli blocks a head kick by Sabacajan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turilli scores with a one two! Sabacajan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turilli misses with a few strikes there.
Sabacajan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turilli throws a one two combo.
Eric Sabacajan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sabacajan throws a head kick that misses.
Turilli is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sabacajan throws a head kick but Turilli moves out of range.
Eric Sabacajan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli avoids the head kick by Sabacajan.

Turilli lands a left and a right that send Sabacajan crashing to the mat, dazed. Turilli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sabacajan is still on wobbly legs! Can Turilli finish him?
Turilli throws an overhand right that has Sabacajan reeling! Turilli follows up with more punches and Sabacajan is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luca Turilli!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beast Of The East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast Of The East could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Wayne's chin.

Of The East
vs
Wayne

178 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Valhalla Clothing
1337 ANZAC

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beast Of The East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wayne blocks a head kick by The East.
The East throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Wayne does it's job there.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The East.

Wayne gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wayne landing strikes.
The East taking a bit of punishment here - Wayne scoring with strikes.
Wayne landing strikes.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but The East keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne lands some shots froms side control.

Wayne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wayne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The East on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The East regains half guard.
Wayne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The East wants to get back to his feet.

Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but The East is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The East wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wayne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The East is looking to control Wayne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The East avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wayne is just content to waste time from the top position. The East takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wayne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wayne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The East not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wayne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne scoring with some ground and pound.
The East preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The East looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The East keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but The East is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wayne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Wayne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The East is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The East has escaped and now he's on top!
Wayne keeping moving, preventing The East from controlling successfully.

The East avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The East drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wayne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The East has Wayne in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne passes into half guard.
Wayne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

The East looking for submissions off his back.
The East on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wayne slips a nice elbow through The East's hands, connecting with The East's forehead.
Wayne lands with a punch from half guard.
The East is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wayne scores with a couple of nice shots.
The East is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The East looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The East is looking to get back to full guard here but Wayne has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The East is trying to improve his position.
Wayne working the ground and pound from side control.
The East taking a bit of punishment here - Wayne scoring with strikes.
Wayne controlling from side mount.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but The East keeps working.
Wayne working the ground and pound.
Wayne lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The East manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wayne's best efforts.
The East is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wayne is nestled in close to The East, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wayne dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The East walks into a left hand.
Beast Of The East is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The East misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The East throws a series of punches but Wayne moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
The East throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
The East takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by The East misses
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
The East takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The East takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wayne.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wayne. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Horrible takedown by Wayne or perhaps it was just good defense by The East which made him look bad.
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
The East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

The East gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The East is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wayne is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to pass the guard but The East is keeping the position.
Wayne chips away with some ground and pound.
The East keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The East preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The East is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayne is aware though and is defending well.
The East has momentary wrist control but Wayne slips an elbow through the middle.
John Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wayne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The East is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wayne, into his guard.

Wayne has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. The East doesn't defend quickly enough and Wayne has managed to lock this one up! Can The East escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wayne on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Wayne!
A relieved looking John Wayne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.