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Midweek Madness 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Duffee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie LaPugilista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Duffee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulie LaPugilista!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffee lands a nice hook to LaPugilista's body. LaPugilista takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duffee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from LaPugilista finds it's way through Duffee's defenses.
It looks like Todd Duffee has been cut.
Duffee tries to score a power double leg takedown but LaPugilista sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duffee somewhat.
LaPugilista gets caught flat footed, as Duffee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Duffee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duffee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaPugilista is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duffee happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffee working the ground and pound from side control.
Duffee is trying to get an arm triangle but LaPugilista is defending well.
Duffee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
LaPugilista is trying to control Duffee's posture but Duffee avoids it.
Duffee decides to stand up, so the ref orders LaPugilista to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaPugilista avoids it really well and circles away.
Duffee shoots in and gets a takedown into LaPugilista's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaPugilista trying to keep a closed guard but Duffee is proving a slippery customer.
Duffee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duffee is looking to work some ground and pound but LaPugilista has wrist control.
LaPugilista really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duffee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffee has gone for a leg lock! LaPugilista slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duffee's guard.
Duffee keeping full guard, as LaPugilista tries to pass.
Duffee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaPugilista gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LaPugilista avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duffee has his foot on LaPugilista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LaPugilista works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaPugilista advances to half guard.
Duffee punching from the bottom.
Duffee is pressing down on LaPugilista's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duffee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaPugilista gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duffee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LaPugilista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LaPugilista manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duffee has his foot on LaPugilista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LaPugilista works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaPugilista has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Duffee to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! LaPugilista is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Duffee pulls down on the head and he's put LaPugilista to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Todd Duffee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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187 lbs
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192 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Biles fails with the takedown
and Biles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Biles's head coaches at Madz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Sonnen misses.
A leg kick checked by Biles.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Biles ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biles ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Biles just misses with a punch to the body.
Biles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biles.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sonnen won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Biles.
Biles trying to control the position but Sonnen is working away.
Biles goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sonnen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Biles but great work by Sonnen.
Biles takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Biles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sonnen landing strikes.
Biles is trying to get back to half guard.
Sonnen cracks Biles with a big right hand but Biles just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Biles sneaks back into half guard.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen content to control rather than advance.
Biles trying to control but Sonnen postures up.
Nice strikes from Sonnen there.
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Biles defending well though.
Sonnen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Biles punching from the bottom.
Biles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Sonnen passes to full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Biles manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Biles is defending well.
Biles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sonnen is working away from the top position though.
Biles manages to get to full guard.
Sonnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Biles keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen postures up in Biles's guard and throws a big left but Biles blocks it.
Biles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Biles keeps moving.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sonnen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Biles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sonnen looks up at the clock and then as Biles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sonnen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sonnen working away.
Biles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sonnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Biles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Biles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biles staying out of range there.
Sonnen throws a hook but Biles avoids it easily.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biles.
Sonnen punishes Biles's body with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen throws a right and a left that Biles avoids nicely.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles slips under a jab.
Sonnen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Biles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen misses with a low kick as Biles jumps back.
Chael Sonnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Biles ducked under it nicely.
Biles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Biles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biles throws a leg kick that misses.
Biles is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Biles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Biles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Biles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with a few strikes there.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biles.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Biles moved out of range.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biles.
Biles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biles slips under a jab.
Biles misses with a straight left.
Sonnen works Biles's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonnen.
Biles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sonnen sprawls well. Sonnen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biles gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Biles misses.
Biles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Biles is out of range.
Biles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Sonnen throws a hook but Biles avoids it easily.
Biles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biles.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Biles moves out of range.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biles manages to avoid it.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen jabs Biles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biles moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Biles throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Biles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen throws a hook but Biles avoids it easily.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biles moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biles fails with the takedown
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen takes a swing at Biles's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Biles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the body
and Biles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Biles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Biles saw that one coming.
Biles moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Biles lands a nice looking body shot.
Biles is looking to wear down Sonnen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Biles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biles on the side of the head.
Biles throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Sonnen lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biles manages to avoid it.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Biles's shoulder, as Biles tries to avoid the shot.
Biles misses with a looping left.
Sonnen works the jab nicely.
Biles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sonnen swivels and escapes.
Sonnen cracks Biles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
and Biles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biles.
Sonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biles.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Biles tries to pass.
Biles looking to sit in guard and control but Sonnen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen works over Biles with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryan Biles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen is in close to Biles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen trying to control but Biles is working from the bottom.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Biles.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chael Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen is pushing down on Biles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Biles is fighting to maintain full guard but Sonnen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sonnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Biles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen drops an elbow to the side of Biles's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen works his way into side control.
Sonnen lands an elbow.
Biles struggling a bit here.
Biles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sonnen winds up and cracks Biles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Biles trying to control but Sonnen postures up.
Biles tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.
Sonnen is looking to advance position but Biles won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen prevents Biles from improving his position.
Sonnen wants to control but Biles is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biles keeps working.
Sonnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Biles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biles trying to control but Sonnen postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biles was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sonnen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spar Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamison Freidrichs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamison Freidrichs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Box!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamison Freidrichs!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freidrichs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Box!
Box looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Freidrichs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Freidrichs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Box knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freidrichs on the ground.
Freidrichs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Box some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freidrichs has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Box is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Freidrichs yanks on the arm and Box is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Freidrichs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamison Freidrichs!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dileno Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Hennequano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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135 lbs
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dileno Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guy Hennequano!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hennequano.
Guy Hennequano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennequano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hennequano controlling the action here.
Carneiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hennequano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hennequano's back!
Hennequano is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Carneiro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hennequano is keeping busy.
Hennequano won't enjoy being in this position. Carneiro looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hennequano is tapping - it's over boys! Carneiro picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dileno Carneiro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Apache Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frontalik Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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134 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Apache Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frontalik Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Creed.
Creed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Wilder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Creed scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Creed.
Creed throws a leg kick which misses Wilder's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilder tries to avoid it.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Creed on his heels. He'll look to pass Creed's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Wilder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Creed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wilder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Creed, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Creed!
Creed's coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Creed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Creed tries to get out of the position.
Creed has left one of his arms exposed and Wilder doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Creed screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frontalik Wilder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cobber McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by I Kill People - Jon Lajoie. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
222 lbs
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216 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cobber McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Knockout!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knockout moves away.
McNamara misses with a hook.
McNamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knockout sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knockout.
Sloppy strikes from McNamara. Those never looked like landing.
Knockout clobbers McNamara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McNamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knockout throws out the jab.
McNamara thows a body shot but no joy.
McNamara staying out of range there.
Knockout connects with a jab.
McNamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knockout.
Knockout's coach down at BEVA Fight Home was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knockout's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McNamara misses with a body shot.
McNamara misses with a hook. Knockout ducked under it nicely.
McNamara misses with a right hand
enabling Knockout to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knockout throws a looping overhand right but McNamara ducks down to avoid it.
McNamara misses with an uppercut
and Knockout counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McNamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara misses with a body shot.
Knockout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knockout scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Knockout lands an impressive looking overhand right. McNamara doesn't seem phased though.
McNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Knockout is just out of range.
McNamara misses with an uppercut
and Knockout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNamara throws a shot from downtown. Knockout moves away and avoids it.
Knockout moves away from the strike by McNamara.
McNamara throws a looping overhand right but Knockout ducks down to avoid it.
Knockout moves out of range as McNamara strikes.
Knockout takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knockout throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Knockout lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNamara's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Knockout as he connects with a hook.
McNamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobber McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knockout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Knockout.
Knockout misses the jab.
McNamara throws out a loose jab but Knockout uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knockout keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNamara.
Nice body punch from Knockout.
McNamara throws a right hand that misses
letting Knockout counter with a right hand.
McNamara is rocked!
Knockout lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh McNamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knockout drops McNamara with a straight left! Oh this is bad for McNamara! Knockout dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Knockout!
After winning the bout, Oscar Knockout thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thai Muay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byongsun Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thai Muay has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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197 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thai Muay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Byongsun Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Muay.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
Muay looking to throw knees to the head but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Muay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson avoiding damage as Muay throws knees to the body.
Muay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Muay cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
Muay trying to land knees to the body.
Muay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Muay.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Muay.
Muay looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Muay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muay looking to throw knees to the head but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Muay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muay tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Muay is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Muay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muay throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Muay throws an elbow but it misses.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Muay tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Muay looking to stall.
Muay trying to land knees to the body.
Muay tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Muay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muay misses with a punch to the body.
Muay connects with a knee to the head.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muay looks to clinch
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Muay.
Muay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robinson avoiding damage as Muay throws knees to the body.
Muay stalling in the clinch.
Muay throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Muay struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Byongsun Robinson has been cut.
Robinson is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson stalling the fight.
Muay struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Muay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Muay drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
Muay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muay throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
Robinson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Muay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Byongsun Robinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muay lands an elbow that stopped Robinson in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Muay tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Muay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Muay avoiding damage.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Muay has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Muay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muay stalling.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muay misses with a punch on the inside.
Muay blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muay lands a body punch.
Muay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muay wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Muay's head coaches at Madz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muay tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Muay. Muay maintains the clinch.
Muay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muay misses with a knee strike.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Muay.
Muay lands a knee 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!
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Muay.
Muay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Muay has double underhooks.
Muay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muay is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns Muay into the cage.
Muay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
Muay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Muay digs a right hand underneath Robinson's ribcage. Robinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muay.
Muay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai Muay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
Muay landing knees to the head.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Robinson wants to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch but Muay keeps him there for the moment.
Muay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Muay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Byongsun Robinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Muay tries to clinch up
and Robinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muay is looking to control Robinson's arms but Robinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muay has his back to the cage.
Muay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muay has Robinson pressed against the cage.
Muay trying to land knees to the body.
Muay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai Muay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson rushes Muay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muay lands with a light punch inside.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Muay.
Muay working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Muay.
Robinson dodges an elbow strike from Muay.
Robinson is stalling here.
Muay misses with a punch to the body.
Thai Muay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Robinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Muay tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Muay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Muay is controlling him.
Muay tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Muay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muay misses with a knee to the head.
Robinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muay up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muay's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Byongsun Robinson.
Well Muay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Muay!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Holman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Beyonce feat. Jay Z - Bonnie & Clyde as his entrance music. Clyde Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
265 lbs
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20
285 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Holman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clyde Jones!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holman counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyle Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Jones.
Holman takes the fight into the clinch.
Holman wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Holman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Holman breaks the clinch.
Holman moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Holman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Holman won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Holman.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones's coach down at Madz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Holman has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Holman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holman smiles and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holman but Holman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clyde Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holman gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holman wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Kyle Holman has been cut.
Holman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Holman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holman manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Holman's guard.
Holman has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Holman wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Holman has wrist control.
Holman wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances to half guard.
Holman tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holman tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Holman defends it.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holman sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holman is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Holman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones thows a huge punch but Holman dodges it nicely.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holman is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holman as he jumps to the side.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Holman tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones shoots in but Holman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones scores with a takedown into Holman's guard.
Holman wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holman wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Holman has wrist control.
Holman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holman, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones has hold of Holman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Holman seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Holman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Holman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clyde Jones!
An out of breath Clyde Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kristian Saatanainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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22
274 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Kristian Saatanainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saatanainen fails to land the takedown.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Saatanainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson cracks Saatanainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Antti Kristian Saatanainen has been cut.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Saatanainen fails with the takedown.
Saatanainen misses with a straight left.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saatanainen doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Saatanainen misses.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saatanainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saatanainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saatanainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Saatanainen from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saatanainen is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saatanainen to get the leverage.
Saatanainen is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Saatanainen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Saatanainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saatanainen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saatanainen is looking for a sweep.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saatanainen regains half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saatanainen trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Saatanainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson working Saatanainen over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saatanainen trying to control here.
Saatanainen taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Saatanainen manages to get to full guard.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Saatanainen.
Saatanainen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson is looking to control Saatanainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Saatanainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Saatanainen is staying active.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saatanainen.
Saatanainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saatanainen.
Saatanainen trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson digs a good hook to Saatanainen's body.
Saatanainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Saatanainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saatanainen closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Saatanainen pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Kristian Saatanainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saatanainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Kristian Saatanainen's cut.
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.
Saatanainen fails to land the takedown.
Antti Kristian Saatanainen's cut is getting worse.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Saatanainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Saatanainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries to bench press Saatanainen off him but Saatanainen keeps the position.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mark Jackson has been cut.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Saatanainen wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saatanainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson tries to hold on but Saatanainen pushes him away.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saatanainen.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saatanainen working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Mark Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saatanainen is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen is trying to control but can't.
Saatanainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saatanainen missing with punches from the bottom.
Saatanainen wants to get back to full guard.
Saatanainen is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saatanainen avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saatanainen tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Saatanainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Antti Kristian Saatanainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson prevents Saatanainen from improving his position.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jeez, Antti Kristian Saatanainen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antti Kristian Saatanainen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Jackson!
A relieved looking Mark Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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