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JBL 20 Storm vs Neckbreaker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Jarosev (ranked 5941 p4p, 547 weight class) and Joao Ferro (ranked 6978 p4p, 590 weight class). Jarosev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jagga - Love Song . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakub Jarosev !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ferro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarosev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferro looks to get to his feet but Jarosev has hold of an arm. He's persisting with trying to stand up and Jarosev certainly isn't letting go of the arm! Jarosev seems to be the aggressor now - he's rolled into the armbar and extended it - Ferro is clearly in a lot of pain. He's tapping! He's tapping! What an ending! One minute you're in a dominant position, the next you've got a notch in the loss column - that's why we all love this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakub Jarosev !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jakub Jarosev made sure he mentioned Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Ali (ranked 3146 p4p, 366 weight class) and Luis Gonzales (ranked 6344 p4p, 565 weight class). Gonzales has chosen Stormy - Shut Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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178 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Gonzales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzales to keep the fight standing.
Gonzales holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzales is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales stops a takedown attempt from Ali.
Gonzales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Gonzales.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales leaning against his opponent.
Gonzales gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ali.
Ali tries to stall but Gonzales uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Gonzales as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzales scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Gonzales.
Gonzales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonzales gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali is rocked!
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ali blocking some punches.
Oh Ali 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.
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzales.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Gonzales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzales fails to land.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Gonzales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches.
Gonzales throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gonzales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzales swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Gonzales gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Gonzales creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ali with a big uppercut! Ali tries to clinch up but Gonzales pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ali to the mat! Ali covers up and Gonzales unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Gonzales!
Luis Gonzales was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Perez (ranked 3322 p4p, 314 weight class) and Vasily Grossman (ranked 1902 p4p, 201 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Grossman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grossman momentarily.
Grossman scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Perez.
Perez connects with a body shot that sends Grossman's belly button to the back.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grossman at a distance.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grossman in his tracks.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Grossman seems unphased.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Perez sets himself, and Grossman steps forward looking for the clinch! Perez avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez misses the jab.
Perez 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.
Grossman throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Grossman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Grossman slips the punch.
Grossman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Perez.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grossman wants to counter with a clinch but Perez pushes him away.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman clinches.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez tries to break free but Grossman pushes him back against the cage.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grossman lands a shot to the body.
Grossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grossman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it.
Grossman wants to counter the offense by Perez and move into the clinch position.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Grossman moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Grossman slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Grossman misses.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perez thuds a left hand into Grossman's body.
Grossman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
Perez throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez connects with the punch.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Grossman clinches up against the cage.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Grossman won't allow it.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perez tries to break free but Grossman pushes him back against the cage.
Grossman digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Grossman tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez blocks a body shot from Grossman.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman lands with a light punch inside.
Grossman has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grossman.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Perez misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Grossman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Grossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Perez.
Grossman slips a straight right by Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grossman moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
Grossman has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Perez clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grossman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perez with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Perez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Grossman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perez slips a jab from Grossman.
Perez misses with a hook
and Grossman moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman moves into the clinch.
Grossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Grossman.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Grossman.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Grossman won't allow it.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grossman lands a right hand.
Grossman cracks Perez with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Perez is rocked!
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grossman.
Grossman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
A nice left hand lands by Grossman.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Perez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Perez drops to his knees and Grossman pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 1986 p4p, 240 weight class) and Duke McStoner (ranked 1969 p4p, 236 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Electric Worry. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Duke McStoner enters the cage!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke McStoner!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStoner throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and McStoner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
McStoner checks a low kick from Jones.
McStoner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones misses with a left hand
and McStoner counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McStoner counters with a nice uppercut.
McStoner digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones misses with a hook
and McStoner counters with a nice uppercut.
McStoner misses with a straight left.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by McStoner and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones with a jab.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses the body punch
and McStoner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McStoner checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like McStoner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McStoner counter with a right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McStoner counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but McStoner moves away
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McStoner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McStoner to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McStoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McStoner works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and McStoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McStoner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by McStoner.
McStoner misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStoner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
McStoner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones tries to clinch
and McStoner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McStoner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by McStoner.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStoner takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and McStoner moves out of range easily.
McStoner scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jones.
Duke McStoner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McStoner circles away from the clinch attempt.
McStoner throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones throws a combination. McStoner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones misses with an uppercut
enabling McStoner to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McStoner slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and McStoner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke McStoner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McStoner's head backwards.
McStoner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones closes the distance but McStoner moves to the side
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McStoner keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and McStoner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from McStoner misses the target.
Jones catches McStoner napping and connects with a big right hand that sends McStoner to the canvas!
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!
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
McStoner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McStoner is working away from the top position though.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent McStoner from advancing to side control.
McStoner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McStoner is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McStoner trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
McStoner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McStoner misses the target.
McStoner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McStoner lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McStoner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McStoner manages to avoid it.
Jones shoots and misses
and McStoner counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a combination
and McStoner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McStoner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by McStoner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McStoner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
McStoner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a combination
and McStoner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McStoner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for McStoner. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke McStoner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones misses with a takedown
and McStoner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McStoner scores with a jab to the body.
McStoner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Duke McStoner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and McStoner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McStoner lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McStoner misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McStoner.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
McStoner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as McStoner controls the action.
A short right from McStoner.
McStoner tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries to work over McStoner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McStoner manages to break the clinch.
McStoner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStoner.
Jones wants to clinch
and McStoner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McStoner lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
McStoner lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Jones darts in and clinches McStoner up against the cage.
Jones tries to work over McStoner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McStoner's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
McStoner breaks the clinch.
McStoner moves away from the strike by Jones.
McStoner misses with an uppercut.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
McStoner lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McStoner.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McStoner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't get the takedown.
McStoner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McStoner is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but McStoner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
McStoner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McStoner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStoner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jones moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt McStoner! Jones continues to tee off on McStoner, landing with a left and a right! Jones connects with a right hand that leaves McStoner sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Jones!
A victorious Bubba Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Baker (ranked 1727 p4p, 203 weight class) and Eragon Brom (ranked 3656 p4p, 385 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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161 lbs
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eragon Brom!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brom takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Brom lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Brom throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Brom.
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brom.
Baker is rocked!
Brom lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Baker falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brom dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eragon Brom!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thip Top (ranked 1773 p4p, 185 weight class) and Max Halloween (ranked 2124 p4p, 215 weight class). Max Halloween has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thip Top's chin.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thip Top!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Halloween!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Top shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Halloween blocks the body kick.
Top swats away the attempt to clinch by Halloween.
Halloween checks the leg kick.
Halloween has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Top is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Halloween fails to land with a series of punches.
Halloween throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halloween misses with a few strikes there.
Max Halloween seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Top turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halloween looks to land a combination but Top avoids it well.
Top throws the kick towards the body but Halloween avoids it.
Top is looking to slow Halloween down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloween swings away with a body shot that misses
and Top counters with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halloween.
Halloween ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Top moves away.
That kick from Top tenderised Halloween's leg. Halloween is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halloween connects with a good right hand that stumbles Top. Top circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top wants to land a leg kick but Halloween is out of range.
Top jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Top tries to score with a low kick but Halloween moves his leg out of the way.
Top pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Top connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Top connects with a jab.
Top steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halloween.
Top half committed to a counter leg kick.
Top defending well as Halloween loads up on a big left hand.
Top tries to land a front kick but Halloween steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Top takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Halloween scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halloween lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Top sprawling to the canvas. Halloween follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Top hang on?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halloween is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Top is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloween is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Top defends it well.
Halloween is looking for a kimura but Top is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halloween to get the leverage.
Halloween is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Top is just riding it out for now. Halloween eventually gives up the hold.
Top desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Top knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halloween on the ground.
Halloween is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Top is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Halloween!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seol Ki Hyon (ranked 1057 p4p, 144 weight class) and Madik MBaku (ranked 1825 p4p, 222 weight class). The key to victory for Seol Ki Hyon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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230 lbs
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246 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Seol Ki Hyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Madik MBaku!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt - Ki Hyon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ki Hyon wants to clinch.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt
and Ki Hyon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
Ki Hyon misses with a body shot.
And MBaku tries to counter it with a takedown but Ki Hyon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ki Hyon looks to land a combination but MBaku avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Hyon cracks a nice hook into MBaku's ribs.
Ki Hyon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MBaku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MBaku wants to take a breather but Ki Hyon is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku is looking for a kimura but Ki Hyon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MBaku to get the leverage.
Ki Hyon is trying to maintain the position but MBaku is very close to passing his half guard.
Ki Hyon is looking for a sweep. MBaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MBaku seems to be working for a kimura but Ki Hyon defends the submission attempt.
MBaku tries to pass to full mount but Ki Hyon defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ki Hyon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MBaku on the ground.
Ki Hyon is controlling MBaku's trapped leg to prevent MBaku from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ki Hyon is trying to control but can't.
MBaku seems to be working for a kimura but Ki Hyon defends the submission attempt.
MBaku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ki Hyon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MBaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ki Hyon sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Hyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MBaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ki Hyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ki Hyon keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully.
MBaku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ki Hyon's guard.
MBaku works his foot free and advances to mount.
MBaku misses with a head shot.
MBaku looking to control but Ki Hyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MBaku looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MBaku thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MBaku looking to finish with strikes here!
MBaku throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
MBaku mounts Ki Hyon! Really nice guard pass there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku fails to take his opponent's back.
MBaku jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ki Hyon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ki Hyon and MBaku has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madik MBaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ki Hyon misses the body punch
and Ki Hyon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MBaku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ki Hyon pinned against the cage. Ki Hyon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ki Hyon appears to be looking for a big counter.
MBaku wants to clinch
and Ki Hyon counters with a three punch combo that has MBaku backing up. MBaku nods at Ki Hyon to acknowledge the strikes.
Ki Hyon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Hyon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ki Hyon.
MBaku darts in and clinches Ki Hyon up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku slowing the pace effectively.
MBaku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ki Hyon to keep the fight standing.
MBaku is trying to pull guard but Ki Hyon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Seol Ki Hyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
Ki Hyon blocks a body shot from MBaku.
MBaku tries a body shot but Ki Hyon blocks it.
Ki Hyon scores with a shot to the side of MBaku's head.
MBaku jumps guard but Ki Hyon stands there with MBaku around his waist. MBaku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ki Hyon misses with a knee to the head.
Ki Hyon misses with a punch to the body.
Ki Hyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MBaku looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ki Hyon!
MBaku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ki Hyon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Hyon is looking for a sweep.
MBaku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ki Hyon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MBaku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MBaku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ki Hyon is looking to reverse the position.
MBaku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ki Hyon, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Ki Hyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ki Hyon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MBaku.
MBaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ki Hyon keeps working.
MBaku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ki Hyon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MBaku but great work by Ki Hyon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MBaku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MBaku is trying to maintain the position but Ki Hyon is very close to passing his half guard.
MBaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ki Hyon pulls his head out easily.
MBaku is looking to improve his position.
MBaku is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku keeps trying to improve his position.
MBaku regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Seol Ki Hyon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
That's time! Ki Hyon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
MBaku tries to clinch up but Ki Hyon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ki Hyon misses with a hook to the body
and MBaku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ki Hyon won't be happy with that.
MBaku moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MBaku goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ki Hyon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MBaku's guard! Nice work there by Ki Hyon!
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ki Hyon passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Hyon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku keeping control of the position.
Ki Hyon passes into side control, despite MBaku's attempt to control the position.
Ki Hyon wants to control but MBaku is keeping him busy.
MBaku stops Ki Hyon from passing to mount.
MBaku regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MBaku has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ki Hyon. Oh but MBaku has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ki Hyon goes limp - he's gone! MBaku jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Hide (ranked 712 p4p, 102 weight class) and Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 1258 p4p, 177 weight class). Hide comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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28
197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Hide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnoldas Sireika!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sireika throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hide is looking to counter punch.
Sireika lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hide avoids the head kick by Sireika.
Hide swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sireika. Hide does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hide misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sireika. Hide does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hide appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sireika wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hide 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.
Hide blocks a head kick by Sireika.
Sireika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hide.
Sireika with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hide throws a body punch but Sireika moves out of range.
Hide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hide keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sireika.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sireika takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sireika lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sireika is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hide with a body shot.
Sireika smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hide jabs at Sireika's body.
Hide gets tackled into the cage by Sireika. Sireika maintains the clinch.
Sireika takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut.
Hide using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sireika looks winded!
Hide holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sireika managing to block the knees to the body from Hide.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sireika prevents a body shot from Hide.
Hide lands with a short shot to the head.
Hide on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hide avoids it.
Hide landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hide using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hide throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sireika blocks it with crossed arms.
Hide controlling the action here for a moment.
I was talking to Hide's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
Hide tries a body shot but Sireika blocks it.
Sireika creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hide is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sireika gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sireika lands with a short shot to the head.
Hide lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hide blocks an elbow strike from Sireika.
Good body shot from Hide.
Sireika with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hide lands a right hand.
Hide lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hide pushes Sireika back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hide misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sireika.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sireika misses with a knee to the head.
Hide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sireika misses with some punches.
Sireika swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Sireika on the inside.
Good body shot from Hide.
Hide blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hide avoiding damage as Sireika throws knees to the body.
Hide utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Hide.
A short body shot lands from Hide as the two fighters clinch.
Hide tries to work over Sireika's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Sireika blocks it.
Sireika missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hide as the two fighters clinch.
Hide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Hide.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hide tries to land a knee to the head but Sireika blocks with his arms.
Hide misses with a knee to the head.
Hide lands a nice uppercut.
Sireika blocks a body shot from Hide.
Sireika misses with a knee to the head.
Sireika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hide.
Hide scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hide scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sireika throws an elbow but misses.
Hide lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sireika throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hide throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sireika's face.
Sireika throws a head punch that misses.
Sireika tries to throw a body punch but Hide avoids it by throwing Sireika back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Hide dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnoldas Sireika's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hide swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hide avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hide takes a swing at Sireika's ribcage but misses.
Sireika works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sireika is looking to clinch.
Sireika throws a body shot but no joy.
Sireika misses with a wild body shot.
Sireika has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sireika there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sireika throws a right and a left that Hide avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sireika can do to turn this around?
Sireika misses with a two punch combination.
Hide darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hide slips a straight right by Sireika.
Sireika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hide is looking to wear down Sireika with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hide scores with a jab to the head.
Sireika throws an overhand right that lands on Hide's shoulder, as Hide tries to avoid the shot.
Hide swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sireika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hide throws a leg kick but Sireika sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hide ducks under a wild hook from Sireika.
Hide showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sireika.
Hide was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sireika.
Sireika now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hide comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hide takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arnoldas Sireika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sireika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Hide misses.
Hide misses with a wild body shot.
Hide darts in and clinches Sireika up against the cage.
Sireika managing to block the knees to the body from Hide.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sireika scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sireika on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sireika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hide is defending well for now.
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!
Sireika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hide's elbow.
Sireika throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
Sireika managing to block the knees to the body from Hide.
Hide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sireika.
Sireika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hide.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
Sireika is breathing heavily.
Hide displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sireika up against the cage.
Hide misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hide.
Hide managing to block the knees to the body from Sireika.
Hide lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hide lands with a right to the head.
Sireika misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sireika throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hide blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Hide.
Sireika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sireika misses with some punches.
Hide blocking some punches.
Hide landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Arnoldas Sireika's cut even more.
Hide lands with a right to the head.
Hide is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hide stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hook to the body lands for Hide.
Hide lands a body shot.
Hide lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Hide.
Hide works on Sireika's body with a couple of short punches.
Hide lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hide throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raphael Hide has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hide connects with a knee to the head.
Hide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sireika is defending well for now.
Hide blocking some punches.
Hide throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sireika throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
Sireika missing with knees to the body.
Hide blocking some punches.
Sireika throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sireika tries a knee to the head but Hide blocks it.
Hide using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hide is leaning against Sireika and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hide displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sireika up against the cage.
A short left from Hide.
Sireika trying to land knees to the body.
Hide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sireika backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Hide dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arnoldas Sireika's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hide cracks Sireika with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hide misses with a series of wild punches.
Sireika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hide moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sireika manages to avoid it.
Sireika appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hide takes a swing at Sireika's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Sireika.
Sireika connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika sizes up Hide with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sireika. Hide does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sireika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sireika on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sireika misses with a straight left.
Hide moves away from the strike by Sireika.
Hide sizes up Sireika with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hide lands a slapping body shot.
Hide cracks Sireika with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sireika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hide appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sireika moves away.
Sireika stuffs the takedown attempt from Hide. Hide gets slowly back to his feet.
Hide missing with a left hand there. Sireika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Sireika releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sireika scores with a punch to the head.
Sireika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hide is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sireika.
Sireika throws a sloppy head kick and Hide moves out of range easily.
Arnoldas Sireika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sireika checks a low kick from Hide.
Sireika wants to clinch but Hide slips to the side
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hide closes the distance and clinches.
Sireika throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sireika misses with some punches.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hide avoids it.
Sireika tries to land knees in the clinch but Hide avoids the damage to the body.
Hide misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sireika.
Sireika can't find room to land a body shot as Hide controls the action.
Sireika tries to throw a body punch but Hide avoids it by throwing Sireika back against the cage.
Hide lands a nice knee to the body.
Sireika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hide managing to block the knees to the body from Sireika.
Hide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Sireika blocks it.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hide avoids it.
Sireika tries to land knees in the clinch but Hide avoids the damage to the body.
Hide with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hide blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hide lands a nice shot to the body.
Hide lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. Sireika won't want to take too many of those.
Hide is leaning against Sireika and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sireika avoiding damage as Hide throws knees to the body.
Hide blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sireika's face.
Hide with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hide lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hide has Sireika pressed against the cage.
Sireika misses with an elbow strike.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sireika's face.
Sireika avoiding damage as Hide throws knees to the body.
Hide slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hide.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sireika.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sireika throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sireika has a couple of punches blocked by Hide.
Sireika using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hide has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sireika misses with an elbow over the top.
Hide lands with a left to the head.
Sireika swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hide avoids it.
Sireika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sireika.
Sireika misses with the head strike.
Sireika misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. Sireika won't want to take too many of those.
Hide drops Sireika with a big knee straight up the middle! Sireika is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sireika is rocked!
The cut above Arnoldas Sireika's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hide lands a left and a right that sends Sireika crashing to the canvas! Hide dives into mount looking to finish!
Sireika is still in real trouble! Can Hide finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sireika takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hide's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Hide!
Raphael Hide tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Storm (ranked 658 p4p, 34 weight class) and Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 1406 p4p, 75 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Slammy Neckbreaker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Neckbreaker.
Storm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neckbreaker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Neckbreaker tries for a kimura but Storm is defending well.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position but Storm is working away.
Neckbreaker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Storm dodges the ground and pound from Neckbreaker.
Storm is working to avoid the ground and pound but Neckbreaker connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
The strikes coming from Neckbreaker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Storm takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Neckbreaker working the ground and pound from side control.
Neckbreaker scoring with punches from side control.
Neckbreaker cracks Storm with a big right hand but Storm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Storm has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Storm is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neckbreaker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Neckbreaker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Storm works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Neckbreaker prevents Storm from improving his position.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Storm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neckbreaker throwing shots but Storm is blocking nicely.
Neckbreaker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Storm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neckbreaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Storm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker wants to free his trapped foot but Storm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Storm trying to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker prevents Storm from improving his position.
Neckbreaker lands with a punch from half guard.
Neckbreaker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neckbreaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neckbreaker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Neckbreaker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Storm can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Storm that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Neckbreaker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Storm looks a forlorn figure.
Neckbreaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neckbreaker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Neckbreaker with shots to the head and body - Storm looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Storm is rocked!
Storm avoids a series of strikes thrown by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker looking to control but Storm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Neckbreaker throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm lands a really nice looking cross but Neckbreaker seems unphased.
Neckbreaker slips a jab from Storm.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neckbreaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neckbreaker cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Neckbreaker lands with a cross.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Storm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker has a takedown stuffed.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Storm takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neckbreaker goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker cracks Storm with a good jab.
Neckbreaker darts in looking for a takedown but Storm gets double underhooks and turns Neckbreaker into the cage.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slammy Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
letting Neckbreaker counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neckbreaker cracks Storm with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Neckbreaker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Neckbreaker scoring with punches from side control.
Storm tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Neckbreaker with a couple of short strikes.
Neckbreaker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Storm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neckbreaker punching from mount but Storm doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Storm seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Storm is in a horrible position here. Neckbreaker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Neckbreaker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Storm wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Neckbreaker with a couple of short strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Neckbreaker! Storm is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Slammy Neckbreaker!
Slammy Neckbreaker is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Slammy Neckbreaker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Lincoln Storm stepped up to the mic, saying 'Solid Chin, KO power'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy The Bastard (ranked 399 p4p, 62 weight class) and Joel Romero (ranked 550 p4p, 92 weight class). The Bastard comes into the arena with King of Kings - Motorhead blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy The Bastard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Romero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Bastard manages to break the clinch.
The Bastard misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero clinches with his opponent.
The Bastard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Bastard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Bastard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Bastard is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Romero crashes against the mat.
Romero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Bastard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Romero trying to control the action but The Bastard is working from the bottom.
Romero content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
Romero slows the pace down.
Romero works to advance to full mount. The Bastard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Romero with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Billy The Bastard has been cut.
The Bastard's coaches at Far-Q Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Romero tries to control but The Bastard wriggling away.
Romero is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Bastard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Romero landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bastard is working to get back to half guard.
The Bastard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Romero avoids the attempt from The Bastard to control.
The Bastard tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control.
Romero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Poor strikes thrown by Romero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Bastard tries to hold on but Romero postures up.
Romero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The Bastard turns into him and now he's in Romero's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Bastard preventing the sweep.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Bastard passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Bastard prevents Romero from improving his position.
Romero has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The Bastard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Bastard wants to stand but Romero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy The Bastard's cut.
That's time! The Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romero.
The Bastard misses with a looping right.
The Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Bastard defends it well.
The Bastard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Bastard is trying to stand back up but Romero is controlling him
Romero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bastard is looking to improve his position.
The Bastard is concentrating on defense, preventing Romero from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Bastard!
Romero tries to control but The Bastard wriggling away.
Romero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Bastard's face.
Romero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Bastard looks a forlorn figure.
Joel Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Bastard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Romero tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Bastard tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control.
Romero wants to control the pace but The Bastard is squirming around nicely.
Romero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Billy The Bastard's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Romero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Bastard is looking to escape.
The Bastard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Romero avoids the attempt from The Bastard to control.
Romero with good strikes from the mount here!
Jeez, Billy The Bastard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy The Bastard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joel Romero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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