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T70: Söderlund vs Daniels PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zinn comes to the cage accompanied by All Day. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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194 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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198 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick from Zinn.
Zinn throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson throws a solid leg kick but Zinn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilson.
Zinn scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zinn slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinn lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Shane Wilson has been cut.
Wilson gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zinn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zinn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wilson trying to control the position but Zinn is working away.
Zinn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wilson.
Wilson misses with the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to control but Zinn is keeping him busy.
Wilson controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinn wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilson.
Zinn is trying to buck Wilson off.
My spies in Total Impact inform me that Wilson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wilson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Zinn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wilson stops Zinn from getting back to his feet.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson stops Zinn from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zinn is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zinn.
As Wilson looks to move away, Zinn throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Zinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilson.
Zinn is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson clinches up with Zinn and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson is trying to drag Zinn to the mat but Zinn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilson is trying to drag Zinn to the mat but Zinn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin Zinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wilson.
Zinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinn throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson misses with the combination.
Zinn tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Zinn blocks nicely.
Shane Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Zinn keeps moving.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Zinn blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zinn wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zinn is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zinn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson stalling the fight.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin Zinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson goes for a double leg but Zinn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zinn continues to drive forward.
Zinn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Wilson moves out of range as Zinn throws a body kick.
Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but Zinn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilson lands a leg kick that knocks Zinn off balance momentarily.
Martin Zinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zinn sprawls well. Zinn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin Zinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wilson.
Zinn misses with a few strikes there.
Zinn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zinn. Wilson shrugs it off though.
Zinn throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Zinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zinn throws a chopping leg kick but Wilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Wilson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zinn throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zinn.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zinn defending well though.
Wilson looks to land a strike but Zinn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wilson trying to control but Zinn is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zinn throws a push kick but Wilson slaps the foot to one side.
Zinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zinn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zinn sprawls well. Zinn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinn moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zinn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Zinn misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinn is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Zinn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zinn lunges at Wilson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilson's hand.
Zinn throws a lazy body kick
so Wilson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martin Zinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shane Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zinn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
Zinn wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Wilson.
I've got Wilson 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Owen Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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189 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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197 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a front kick.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Williams is working Coleman over against the cage.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coleman gets a clinch.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Owen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
A head kick from Williams lands but Coleman takes it in his stride.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams lunges at Coleman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coleman's hand.
Williams lands a jab to Coleman's midsection.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Williams! Coleman is out on his feet! Williams rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Coleman is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Coleman is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Williams!
Our winner, Owen Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phan Benjawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjawan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It Comes and It Goes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Phan Benjawan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjawan sprawls well. He's pushed Lannister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Benjawan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lannister tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benjawan is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Benjawan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benjawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Benjawan misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lannister misses the target.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjawan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benjawan connects with a leg kick. Lannister looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benjawan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lannister throws a poor cross that misses
letting Benjawan counter with a right hand.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjawan misses with a combination
and Lannister counters with a low kick, right behind Benjawan 's knee.
The crowd cheers as Lannister lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benjawan doesn't seem phased though.
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lannister throws an overhand right that lands on Benjawan's shoulder, as Benjawan tries to avoid the shot.
Benjawan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Benjawan.
Benjawan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lannister circles away quickly and effectively.
Benjawan connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjawan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lannister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjawan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Benjawan avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Lannister.
A combination from Lannister does no damage.
Good leg kick by Benjawan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lannister throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lannister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lannister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benjawan is fending him off so far but Lannister persists. Nope, Benjawan circles away and we're back to standing.
Phan Benjawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lannister misses with a hook
and Benjawan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lannister tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benjawan counters with a two punch combo.
Lannister checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benjawan lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjawan thumps Lannister with a low kick.
Lannister slips a jab and a cross from Benjawan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a wild combination.
Lannister lands a jab.
Benjawan misses with a two punch combination.
Lannister looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benjawan!
Lannister in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lannister taking a breather here.
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benjawan keeps working.
Benjawan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjawan is not content to let Lannister control the position.
Lannister in side control, throwing shots but Benjawan defends.
Lannister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lannister tries for a kimura but Benjawan is defending well.
Benjawan wants to control but Lannister postures up.
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.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Benjawan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lannister tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lannister has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Benjawan tries to buck Lannister off but he can't manage it.
Lannister is working for a guillotine from mount but Benjawan frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phan Benjawan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benjawan gets caught flat footed, as Lannister shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lannister is stalling in the full guard.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Benjawan keeps moving.
Benjawan is pulling down on Lannister's head. It's preventing any offense from Lannister, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benjawan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lannister. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benjawan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lannister postures up in Benjawan's guard and throws a big left but Benjawan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Benjawan keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benjawan wants to sweep here but Lannister controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lannister or perhaps it was just good defense by Benjawan, which made it look bad.
Lannister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benjawan misses with a series of wild punches.
Benjawan connects with a body shot.
Lannister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjawan has momentary wrist control but Lannister slips an elbow through the middle.
Benjawan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lannister manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Benjawan wants to get back to his feet but Lannister passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjawan wants to get back to his feet.
Benjawan 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.
Lannister is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benjawan is just riding it out for now. Lannister eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjawan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benjawan.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Benjawan is retaining full guard.
Benjawan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Benjawan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lannister throws a big elbow that misses.
Benjawan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lannister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Benjawan keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benjawan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phan Benjawan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benjawan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjawan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benjawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjawan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lannister checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Benjawan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benjawan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benjawan.
Benjawan cracks Lannister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lannister misses with a hook.
A nice combination there by Benjawan.
Benjawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjawan.
Lannister throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lannister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lannister shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lannister showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister is looking for a kimura here.
Lannister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lannister tries to pass to full mount but Benjawan defends it.
Benjawan wants to get back to his feet.
Lannister is looking for a kimura here.
Lannister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjawan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lannister.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benjawan wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy.
Lannister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lannister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lannister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is keen to just control but Benjawan is a slippery customer.
Lannister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lannister throwing shots but Benjawan is blocking nicely.
Benjawan pushes Lannister off and gets back to his feet.
Lannister is looking to clinch but Benjawan is avoiding it.
Benjawan punishes Lannister's body with a nice straight punch.
Lannister shoots and misses
and Benjawan counters with a stiff right hand.
Lannister misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benjawan scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Benjawan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lannister fails with the takedown.
Lannister swings for the body but Benjawan moves out of range.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Benjawan moves out of range.
Lannister takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benjawan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lannister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lannister uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benjawan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lannister throws a shot from downtown. Benjawan moves away and avoids it.
Benjawan misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phan Benjawan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benjawan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phan Benjawan!
A very excited looking Phan Benjawan 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Friedlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Friedlander 's choice of entrance music: Bring Me to Life. This should be a great matchup!
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163 lbs
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28
162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Friedlander !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedlander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev defends it nicely.
Friedlander shoots in for a double leg but Bakiyev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good exchange - Bakiyev coming out on top.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Friedlander has his takedown stuffed
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Friedlander .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
Friedlander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Friedlander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakiyev pinned against the cage. Bakiyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedlander drives through with a takedown into guard.
Friedlander postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bakiyev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Friedlander , into his guard.
Friedlander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakiyev tries to stand but Friedlander is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Bakiyev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bakiyev wanted to stand there but Friedlander had control of the position.
Friedlander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakiyev defends it easily.
Friedlander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakiyev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev wants to stand but Friedlander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bakiyev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedlander on the ground.
Friedlander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakiyev is one step ahead there.
Friedlander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakiyev defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bakiyev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Friedlander has his takedown stuffed
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedlander tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friedlander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedlander was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Friedlander moves out of range.
Friedlander drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakiyev defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Friedlander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakiyev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the nose.
Bakiyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Louis Friedlander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the head.
Friedlander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Friedlander shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakiyev tries to sprawl out of it but Friedlander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakiyev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Friedlander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedlander steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bakiyev.
Friedlander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Friedlander .
Bakiyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Friedlander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Friedlander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakiyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedlander changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Friedlander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander fails with the takedown
and Friedlander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Bakiyev dips to his left and cracks Friedlander with an uppercut!
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!
Friedlander takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Bakiyev.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Friedlander takes one to the chin there.
Friedlander tries for a takedown but Bakiyev circles away easily
and Friedlander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
Bakiyev dips to his left and cracks Friedlander with an uppercut!
Friedlander closes the distance and clinches up with Bakiyev, looking for a takedown. Friedlander pushes Bakiyev against the cage but Bakiyev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Bakiyev. No joy for Friedlander on that attempt.
Friedlander has his takedown stuffed
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friedlander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Friedlander tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well. He's pushed Friedlander 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedlander shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well. He's pushed Friedlander 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Friedlander .
Friedlander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakiyev as he jumps to the side.
Bakiyev jabs Friedlander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Friedlander 's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedlander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Friedlander misses with a takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Friedlander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakiyev swats away the attempt to clinch by Friedlander .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friedlander .
Good standup being displayed there by Bakiyev as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Friedlander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friedlander can do to turn this around?
Bakiyev connects with a body shot that sends Friedlander 's belly button to the back.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev scores with a nice strike.
Bakiyev digs a good hook to Friedlander 's body.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Friedlander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Friedlander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friedlander with a poor takedown
and Friedlander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Friedlander .
Friedlander takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friedlander changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Friedlander shoots in for a double leg but Bakiyev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Friedlander 's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Friedlander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedlander tries to clinch
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy right hand. Friedlander should have avoided that one.
Friedlander darts in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev gets double underhooks and turns Friedlander into the cage.
Bakiyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Friedlander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Friedlander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakiyev dips to his left and cracks Friedlander with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
Friedlander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body.
Bakiyev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Friedlander momentarily.
Friedlander walks into a left hand.
Friedlander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bakiyev is trying to push Friedlander away but Friedlander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bakiyev can't break the clinch.
Friedlander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander prevents Bakiyev from breaking the clinch.
Bakiyev is trying to push Friedlander away but Friedlander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Friedlander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bakiyev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Friedlander missing with knees to the body.
Friedlander is looking for a takedown.
Bakiyev stops a takedown attempt from Friedlander .
Bakiyev tries to circle away but Friedlander has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakiyev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
A relieved looking Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sirodom Kingchanklao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't Borg Out. Kingchanklao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Irigy HónaljMirigy - Irigy Oszkármirigy (Titanic song parody in Hungarian) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
159 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sirodom Kingchanklao!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingchanklao ducks right into an uppercut from Borg.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kingchanklao has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kingchanklao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kingchanklao throws a wild body kick that Borg sees coming a mile off.
Borg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingchanklao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Borg counters with a left and a right that stings Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao connects with a body shot that sends Borg's belly button to the back.
Borg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Borg connects with a body shot that sends Kingchanklao's belly button to the back.
Kingchanklao slips a jab from Borg.
Kingchanklao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingchanklao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingchanklao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingchanklao takes a swing at Borg's ribcage but misses.
Kingchanklao is looking to clinch but Borg is avoiding it.
Kingchanklao doesn't manage to clinch there - Borg circles away.
Kingchanklao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borg swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingchanklao.
Borg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingchanklao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingchanklao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borg throws a front kick aimed at Kingchanklao's knee but Kingchanklao avoids it well.
Kingchanklao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingchanklao throws a wild body kick that Borg sees coming a mile off.
Borg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kingchanklao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kingchanklao as the two fighters clinch.
Borg managing to block the knees to the body from Kingchanklao.
Borg has Kingchanklao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kingchanklao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Borg lands with a left to the head.
Kingchanklao working Borg over with knees to the body.
Borg is breathing heavily.
Kingchanklao lands with a light punch inside.
Kingchanklao missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Borg throws an elbow but misses.
Borg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kingchanklao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kingchanklao lands with a right to the head.
Kingchanklao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kingchanklao looks to land a body kick but Borg moved away.
Kingchanklao throws a jab but it's blocked by Borg.
Kingchanklao scores with a kick to the body.
Kingchanklao clinches up with Borg and pushes him back against the cage.
Kingchanklao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borg backwards.
Kingchanklao working Borg over with knees to the body.
Kingchanklao working Borg over with knees to the body.
Kingchanklao misses with the head strike.
Borg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kingchanklao missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao lands an uppercut.
Kingchanklao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Borg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borg.
Kingchanklao tries a knee to the head but Borg blocks it.
Kingchanklao unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kingchanklao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Borg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kingchanklao.
Borg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingchanklao crunches a lovely knee into Borg's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao connects with a knee to the head.
Borg misses with the head strike.
Kingchanklao lands a nice uppercut.
Kingchanklao lands a shoulder strike.
Borg blocks an uppercut.
Kingchanklao misses with the head strike.
Borg misses with a knee strike.
Borg blocking some punches.
Kingchanklao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Borg blocks it with crossed arms.
Borg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Kingchanklao misses with a knee strike.
Kingchanklao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Borg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao lands a body punch.
Borg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borg lands an uppercut.
Borg throws a head punch that misses.
Borg struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingchanklao controls his hands.
Borg prevents a body shot from Kingchanklao.
Borg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borg.
Borg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borg throws an elbow that misses.
Kingchanklao managing to block the knees to the body from Borg.
Kingchanklao avoids the elbow strike from Borg, against the cage.
Kingchanklao blocks an elbow strike.
Borg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kingchanklao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borg backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingchanklao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kingchanklao tries to throw a body punch but Borg avoids it by throwing Kingchanklao back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kingchanklao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borg backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingchanklao.
Borg prevents a body shot from Kingchanklao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirodom Kingchanklao 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.
Borg takes a swing at Kingchanklao's ribcage but misses.
Kingchanklao throws a body kick that misses.
Kingchanklao avoids the head kick by Borg.
Borg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingchanklao is just out of range.
Kingchanklao wants to counter with a clinch but Borg pushes him away.
Borg blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao clinches up with Borg and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borg's elbow.
Kingchanklao lands with a right to the head.
Borg throws an elbow that misses.
Kingchanklao trying to land knees to the body.
Kingchanklao pushes Borg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borg is trying to maintain a safe position but Kingchanklao gets an underhook and turns Borg into the cage.
Kingchanklao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borg is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Borg.
Kingchanklao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borg avoids it.
Borg gets through Kingchanklao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingchanklao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg tries to work over Kingchanklao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingchanklao is looking to break free of the clinch but Borg has double underhooks.
Kingchanklao takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Sirodom Kingchanklao has been cut.
Sirodom Kingchanklao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Borg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao lands a left hand.
Kingchanklao has a couple of punches blocked by Borg.
Borg lands a body punch.
Kingchanklao has had enough of the clinch but Borg keeps him there for the moment.
Kingchanklao managing to block the knees to the body from Borg.
Kingchanklao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borg.
Kingchanklao digs a right hand underneath Borg's ribcage. Borg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Borg throws an elbow but it misses.
Borg working aggressively here.
Kingchanklao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borg is trying to drag Kingchanklao to the mat but Kingchanklao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Borg tries to land a knee to the head but Kingchanklao blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg managing to block the knees to the body from Kingchanklao.
Borg stalling in the clinch but Kingchanklao improves position.
Borg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borg digs a right hand underneath Kingchanklao's ribcage. Kingchanklao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Borg stalling.
Kingchanklao prevents a body shot from Borg.
Kingchanklao lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingchanklao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingchanklao gets through Borg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kingchanklao.
Borg avoiding damage as Kingchanklao throws knees to the body.
Kingchanklao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingchanklao misses with the head strike.
Kingchanklao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Borg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kingchanklao misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kingchanklao fails to land.
Kingchanklao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borg backwards.
Kingchanklao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao working aggressively here.
Borg lands with a right to the head.
Borg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kingchanklao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Borg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Borg lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingchanklao trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Borg as the two fighters clinch.
Borg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingchanklao.
Borg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borg has a couple of punches blocked by Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao managing to block the knees to the body from Borg.
Kingchanklao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingchanklao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kingchanklao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borg looking to stall.
Kingchanklao crunches a lovely knee into Borg's ribcage.
Kingchanklao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingchanklao misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borg taking a breather.
Kingchanklao lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Borg.
Borg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingchanklao's elbow.
Borg misses with an elbow strike.
Kingchanklao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kingchanklao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingchanklao pushes Borg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingchanklao blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kingchanklao blocks the elbow strike.
Borg misses with an elbow over the top.
Borg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kingchanklao swings wildly with an uppercut but Borg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirodom Kingchanklao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sirodom Kingchanklao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kingchanklao connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Borg! He's out on his feet! Kingchanklao rushes in and drops Borg with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sirodom Kingchanklao!
Sirodom Kingchanklao took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, V-Mask Clothing (10%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tino Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Tino Kallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bang Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio swings for the body but Wuzz moves out of range.
Wuzz with the counter takedown but Kallio avoids it easily.
Wuzz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kallio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wuzz somewhat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wuzz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kallio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kallio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kallio looks to throw a body kick
and Wuzz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wuzz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kallio is looking for a sweep. Wuzz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kallio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kallio tries to roll over but Wuzz keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Kallio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wuzz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kallio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wuzz is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wuzz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kallio is just riding it out for now. Wuzz eventually gives up the hold.
Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kallio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
Wuzz is working for a kimura but Kallio is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio is holding on to half guard well.
Kallio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wuzz is working away from the top position though.
Wuzz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kallio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kallio tries to roll over but Wuzz keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kallio moves into full guard.
Wuzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kallio is retaining full guard.
Kallio is trying to control the position but Wuzz postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kallio lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck for Wuzz with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Kallio.
Decent striking displayed by Kallio there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bang Wuzz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
Kallio scores with a jab.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Wuzz is just out of range.
Tino Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuzz looks for a takedown but Kallio sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Wuzz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kallio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Wuzz is just out of range.
Wuzz throws out a counter right but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Wuzz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kallio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tino Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bang Wuzz.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kallio throws a nice looking combination but Wuzz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wuzz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kallio.
Kallio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wuzz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wuzz fails to land the takedown.
Kallio throws a right hand that Wuzz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wuzz also avoids with ease.
Tino Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kallio as he avoids it easily.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Wuzz moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz avoids the body shot from Kallio.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Wuzz fails to land the takedown.
Kallio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wuzz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kallio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wuzz scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio stuns Wuzz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Wuzz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kallio counters with a good, hard body kick but Wuzz shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kallio scores with a jab to the body.
Wuzz blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio connects with a body shot that sends Wuzz's belly button to the back.
Wuzz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kallio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wuzz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wuzz can do to turn this around?
Wuzz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kallio tries to land a body kick
and Wuzz counters with a takedown into side control.
Wuzz swings around for an armbar but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wuzz's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wuzz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kallio controls the pace.
Wuzz controls Kallio momentarily but Kallio frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio looking to sit in guard and control but Wuzz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kallio trying to keep a closed guard but Wuzz is proving a slippery customer.
Wuzz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kallio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kallio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wuzz throws a strike but Kallio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kallio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tino Kallio dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wuzz shoots in looking for a takedown. Kallio tries to sprawl out of it but Wuzz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kallio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wuzz will feel that in the morning.
Kallio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wuzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kallio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Kallio.
It looks like Bang Wuzz has been cut.
Kallio connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wuzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kallio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tino Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bang Wuzz.
Wuzz shoots for a takedown but Kallio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kallio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kallio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wuzz just manages to avoid it.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Wuzz's leg. Wuzz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kallio delivers a nice body kick.
Wuzz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kallio lands a leg kick that knocks Wuzz off balance momentarily.
Wuzz walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bang Wuzz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kallio swings for the body but Wuzz moves out of range.
Kallio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wuzz moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Wuzz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kallio defends it well.
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!
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wuzz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a takedown. Kallio tries to sprawl out of it but Wuzz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kallio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wuzz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wuzz checks the leg kick.
Wuzz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kallio.
Wuzz fails with the takedown
and Kallio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wuzz thinking.
Wuzz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a takedown. Kallio tries to sprawl out of it but Wuzz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kallio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Kallio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but Kallio shows good takedown defense.
Kallio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wuzz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kallio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wuzz somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallio misses the target.
Wuzz slips a straight right by Kallio.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wuzz moves away.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wuzz.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tino Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kallio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tino Kallio!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tino Kallio made sure he mentioned V-Mask Clothing (10%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lex Layser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narcizo Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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153 lbs
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122 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lex Layser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Narcizo Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas slips a jab from Layser.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Layser's guard.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Layser looking to control.
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas advances position into side control!
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Layser has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Layser is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Layser is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ironfist MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas tries for a kimura but Layser is defending well.
Layser is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Layser wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Thomas tries for a kimura but Layser is defending well.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Layser has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Layser tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layser struggling a bit here.
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Layser, who protects the arm well.
Thomas swings around for an armbar but Layser sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thomas's guard.
Layser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Layser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Layser is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Layser with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has his foot on Layser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Layser works his way back into a safe position though.
Layser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Layser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Layser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Layser manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Layser wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Layser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Layser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Layser has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Layser connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narcizo Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Layser throws a one two combo.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Layser scores with a jab to the jaw.
Layser's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Layser duly obliges.
Layser lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Layser.
Lex Layser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Narcizo Thomas.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Layser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Layser throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Jab by Layser.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lex Layser is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Layser is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Layser circles away and we're back to standing.
Layser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narcizo Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Layser lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Layser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Layser.
Layser jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Layser avoids it really well and circles away.
Layser lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Layser throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Layser wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Layser avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Layser continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Layser as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Layser misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Layser tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Layser lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Layser misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Layser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Layser slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Layser misses.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Layser as he jumps to the side.
Layser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Layser's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Layser duly obliges.
Thomas is rocked!
Layser jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Layser finish him?
Layser works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Layser drops Thomas with a naaaaasty hook - Thomas is in real trouble here! Layser dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lex Layser!
A very excited looking Lex Layser 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
200 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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24
193 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dickie Felterbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felterbush connects with an inside leg kick.
Aguilar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Felterbush is trying to defend but Aguilar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Felterbush trying to hold on to Aguilar's head to control him but Aguilar postures up.
Felterbush wants to get back to full guard.
Aguilar trying to control from half guard but Felterbush is working away.
Felterbush is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felterbush is pulling down on Aguilar's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Felterbush is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Felterbush working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aguilar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Felterbush.
We've been informed that Aguilar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aguilar misses with a wild body shot.
Aguilar dives in for a single leg takedown but Felterbush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Felterbush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Felterbush misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Felterbush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aguilar misses with a body shot.
Aguilar misses with a looping right.
Aguilar throws a leg kick but Felterbush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Felterbush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Felterbush takes one to the side of the head.
Felterbush moves out of range as Aguilar strikes.
Aguilar shoots in but Felterbush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Felterbush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aguilar manages to avoid it.
Aguilar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickie Felterbush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Aguilar misses its intended target.
Felterbush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aguilar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aguilar lands with a cross.
Felterbush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar lands with a straight right. Felterbush didn't see that one coming.
Aguilar lands a really nice looking cross but Felterbush seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Felterbush, right into the meat.
Aguilar tried to score with a low kick but Felterbush checks it.
Felterbush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Felterbush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aguilar.
Aguilar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aguilar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Felterbush misses.
Felterbush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aguilar.
Aguilar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aguilar works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguilar looks to score with a jab to the body but Felterbush is just out of range.
Aguilar throws a hook but Felterbush blocks it.
Felterbush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aguilar scores with a hook.
Aguilar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aguilar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aguilar throws a leg kick
and Felterbush counters with a three punch combo that has Aguilar backing up. Aguilar nods at Felterbush to acknowledge the strikes.
Aguilar misses with a hook
and Felterbush counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Felterbush misses.
Aguilar feints the counter takedown.
Aguilar is looking to chop away at Felterbush's legs.
Aguilar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Felterbush.
Felterbush throws a head kick that Aguilar semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Aguilar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the body from Aguilar misses
and Felterbush counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aguilar thinking.
Felterbush is looking to wear down Aguilar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Felterbush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aguilar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aguilar moves out of range of the body kick from Felterbush.
Both fighters circling a little - Felterbush finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aguilar misses with a straight right.
Felterbush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguilar was well out of range. Poor timing from Felterbush.
Felterbush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aguilar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Felterbush.
Felterbush is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felterbush throws a sloppy head kick and Aguilar moves out of range easily.
Aguilar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Felterbush tries to clinch up but Aguilar circles away and keeps his distance.
Felterbush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguilar was well out of range. Poor timing from Felterbush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aguilar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Felterbush is looking for a counter combo.
Aguilar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Felterbush is looking for a counter combo.
Felterbush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aguilar misses with a two punch combination.
Aguilar swings widly with a right hand
and Felterbush counters with an inside leg kick.
Felterbush misses with a head kick.
Felterbush feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aguilar's calf.
Aguilar misses with a shot to the body
and Felterbush counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aguilar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Felterbush.
A good leg kick by Felterbush.
Aguilar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Felterbush.
Aguilar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Felterbush counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguilar jabs Felterbush to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Felterbush gets caught napping as Aguilar dives in and scores a takedown. Felterbush manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felterbush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Felterbush wants to control the position but Aguilar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Felterbush is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Felterbush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aguilar passes Felterbush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Felterbush wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
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.
Aguilar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aguilar is looking to advance position but Felterbush won't allow it.
Felterbush is positioning himself well to prevent Aguilar advancing to mount.
Felterbush trying to control but Aguilar postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dickie Felterbush will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aguilar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aguilar.
A clash of legs there as Aguilar blocks the low kick.
Aguilar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Felterbush throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Sergio Aguilar has been cut.
Felterbush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aguilar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aguilar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Felterbush appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felterbush ducks under a wild hook from Aguilar.
Felterbush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aguilar misses the shot to the body.
Felterbush lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aguilar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Felterbush's head.
Nice takedown defense from Felterbush. No joy for Aguilar on that attempt.
Felterbush throws a big counter combination but Aguilar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aguilar throws an off balance right hand
and Felterbush counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Aguilar.
Felterbush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aguilar.
Felterbush moves out of range of the strikes.
Felterbush was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Felterbush throws a jab but it's blocked by Aguilar.
Felterbush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aguilar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Felterbush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aguilar throws a leg kick but Felterbush checks it.
Felterbush throwing a counter right hand but Aguilar manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Felterbush.
Aguilar ducks under a wild hook from Felterbush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Felterbush.
Aguilar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aguilar avoids the head kick by Felterbush.
Aguilar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Felterbush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aguilar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Felterbush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aguilar just misses with a punch to the body.
Aguilar throws a body shot but no joy.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguilar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aguilar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Felterbush clobbers Aguilar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar swings widly with a right hand
and Felterbush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Felterbush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aguilar throws out a counter right but Felterbush avoids it with no problem.
Aguilar shoots in and drives through. Felterbush sprawls well.
Dickie Felterbush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
Aguilar misses with a wild body shot.
Aguilar misses with a lunging right hand
and Felterbush counters with an inside leg kick.
Felterbush cracks Aguilar with an uppercut from hell and Aguilar crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Felterbush's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Aguilar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felterbush stands up over Aguilar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aguilar is still in real trouble! Can Felterbush finish him?
Felterbush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Felterbush loads up on a big left hand. Aguilar felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Felterbush looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Aguilar can't hide his disappointment, as Felterbush celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dickie Felterbush!
Dickie Felterbush decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green's entrance music is Raining Blood. A fine choice. Masters has chosen Simply the Best as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Ken Masters !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masters sprawls well. Masters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Masters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masters lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Masters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
A punch lands to the side of Green 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Matt Green has been cut.
Green takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Masters .
Horrible takedown attempt by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Masters , which made it look bad.
Masters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Green shoots for a takedown but Masters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters gets tackled into the cage by Green. Green maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masters feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masters .
Masters connects with a looping right hand.
Masters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Green fails with the takedown
and Masters counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Green is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Green is rocked!
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Masters counters with a crisp right hand that drops Green! Masters lets Green back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters and Green are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Masters throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Green into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Masters knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ken Masters !
An out of breath Ken Masters 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mats Söderlund could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Daniels's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Söderlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Söderlund misses with a low kick.
Söderlund throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
Mats Söderlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Söderlund takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels avoids the head kick by Söderlund.
Söderlund moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDaniels.
Söderlund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Söderlund.
A head kick misses from Söderlund.
Söderlund connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Söderlund.
Söderlund lands a big right hand that sends Daniels crashing to the mat! Söderlund stays standing though and waves Daniels back to his feet!
Daniels is rocked!
Söderlund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Daniels slips a straight right by Söderlund.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Söderlund finish him?
Söderlund misses with a hook
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
Söderlund throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Daniels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Söderlund.
Daniels swings for the body but Söderlund moves out of range.
Söderlund thinks about countering with a head kick.
Söderlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Söderlund misses with an uppercut
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
A jab from Söderlund misses.
Söderlund throws a lazy uppercut
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
Söderlund misses the shot to the body.
Söderlund throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease.
Söderlund throws a lazy uppercut
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes. Söderlund will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Söderlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels is trying to maintain a safe position but Söderlund gets an underhook and turns Daniels into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Söderlund lands with a light punch inside.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Söderlund backwards.
Söderlund lands with a light punch inside.
Daniels has Söderlund pressed against the cage, preventing Söderlund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Söderlund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Söderlund moved out of range.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Nice jab there from Söderlund.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
Söderlund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daniels's calf.
A head kick misses from Söderlund.
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Söderlund takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Söderlund comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Söderlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Söderlund misses with a head kick.
Söderlund throws a right hand that misses
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Söderlund throws a poor cross that misses
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Söderlund misses with a kick to the body
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Mats Söderlund's cut is getting worse.
Söderlund throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels 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.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniels is looking for the big counter here.
Söderlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Söderlund.
Söderlund thumps Daniels with a low kick.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Söderlund is avoiding it.
Söderlund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daniels is out of range and Söderlund settles back down.
Söderlund lands a jab.
Söderlund throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
That's four 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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Söderlund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daniels drops Söderlund with a beautiful combination! Söderlund stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daniels is looking for the KO!
Daniels has closed the distance and engaged Söderlund in a clinch.
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Söderlund misses with a hook.
Söderlund throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Söderlund throws a poor cross that misses
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mats Söderlund's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Söderlund lands with a shot to the body.
Söderlund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels throws out a counter right but Söderlund avoids it with no problem.
Söderlund connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Söderlund throws out the jab.
Daniels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Söderlund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Söderlund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Söderlund is looking to chop away at Daniels's legs.
Söderlund looks for the body kick but Daniels saw that one coming.
Söderlund swings widly with a right hand
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Söderlund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Söderlund misses the shot to the body.
Söderlund throws a combination that misses
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Söderlund misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Söderlund - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Söderlund takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Söderlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Söderlund with a body shot.
Söderlund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daniels throws out a counter right but Söderlund avoids it with no problem.
Daniels displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeez, Mats Söderlund's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Söderlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Söderlund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Söderlund shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Daniels's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Daniels lands a big head kick that sends Söderlund tumbling to the mat! Daniels takes a step backwards and waves Söderlund back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Söderlund is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mats Söderlund's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Daniels!
A pretty intense looking Jack Daniels took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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