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KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Rodionovich (ranked 7494 p4p, 7345 weight class) and Rammaru Nokkau (ranked 611 p4p, 604 weight class). Rodionovich comes to the cage accompanied by Svarga & Drygva - Volnitsa. Rammaru Nokkau is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Rodionovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rammaru Nokkau!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodionovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Nokkau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nokkau has a couple of punches blocked by Rodionovich.
Nokkau tries a knee to the head but Rodionovich blocks it.
Nokkau swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodionovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nokkau.
Rodionovich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodionovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nokkau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodionovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodionovich tries to land knees in the clinch but Nokkau avoids the damage to the body.
Nokkau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Rodionovich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rodionovich manages to break the clinch.
Rodionovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nokkau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodionovich throws out a loose jab but Nokkau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rodionovich misses its intended target.
Nokkau throws a fast counter high kick but Rodionovich manages to duck under it in time.
Rodionovich shoots in for a takedown but Nokkau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodionovich misses with a wild body shot.
Nokkau looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodionovich is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodionovich misses the target.
Nokkau tried to score with a low kick but Rodionovich checks it.
Nokkau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nokkau.
Nokkau misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodionovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nokkau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nokkau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nokkau misses with a combination
and Rodionovich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nokkau swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodionovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodionovich.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nokkau avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rodionovich obliges.
Rodionovich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodionovich is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodionovich as Nokkau tries to tie him up.
Rodionovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nokkau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodionovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nokkau prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Rodionovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nokkau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodionovich controls his hands.
Rodionovich lands an elbow that stopped Nokkau in his tracks for a moment.
Nokkau blocks an elbow strike from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich prevents a body shot from Nokkau.
Rodionovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Nokkau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodionovich throws a body kick that misses.
Nokkau is looking for the big counter here.
Nokkau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nokkau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodionovich checks a leg kick.
Rodionovich misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Nokkau misses its intended target.
Rodionovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodionovich swinging wildly here.
Nokkau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodionovich.
Nokkau closes the distance and clinches up with Rodionovich, looking for a takedown. Nokkau pushes Rodionovich against the cage but Rodionovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodionovich throws a sloppy head kick and Nokkau moves out of range easily.
Nokkau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nokkau is looking to chop away at Rodionovich's legs.
Rodionovich keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Nokkau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nokkau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Rodionovich - just one landing.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodionovich misses with a hook.
Nokkau throws a low kick, looking for Rodionovich's leg but Rodionovich calmly moves out of range.
Nokkau fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokkau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nokkau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodionovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Nokkau.
Rodionovich leaves Nokkau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodionovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Rodionovich avoids them all with ease.
Nokkau avoids the body shot from Rodionovich.
Nokkau moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodionovich goes for a double leg but Nokkau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nokkau continues to drive forward.
Nokkau tries to bum rush Rodionovich with a series of wild strikes but Rodionovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nokkau throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodionovich throws a quick counter head kick but Nokkau was just out of range.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodionovich is looking for a counter combo.
Nokkau drives through with a takedown into Rodionovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodionovich being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodionovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodionovich, not yet.
Rodionovich is working hard here to advance position.
Nokkau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nokkau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodionovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokkau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nokkau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rammaru Nokkau will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodionovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Nokkau tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodionovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodionovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nokkau gets a double leg takedown into Rodionovich's guard.
Nokkau throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nokkau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodionovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodionovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodionovich has wrist control.
Nokkau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nokkau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nokkau throwing strikes but missing.
Nokkau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nokkau sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nokkau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nokkau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nokkau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodionovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodionovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nokkau.
Rodionovich looking to control.
Rodionovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodionovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nokkau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodionovich's head.
Nokkau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodionovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokkau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nokkau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodionovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokkau postures up in Rodionovich's guard and throws a big left but Rodionovich blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nokkau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokkau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nokkau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nokkau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodionovich has momentary wrist control but Nokkau slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokkau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nokkau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodionovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokkau won't allow Rodionovich to sweep him here.
Rodionovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodionovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nokkau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodionovich has wrist control.
Nokkau works over Rodionovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Nokkau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodionovich parries the strikes from Nokkau easily there. Nokkau is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodionovich to escape.
Nokkau tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nokkau grinds an elbow into Rodionovich's temple.
 Rodionovich is rocked!
Nokkau throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodionovich's head but Rodionovich avoids it well.
Oh Rodionovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nokkau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Nokkau.
Nokkau misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rodionovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Nokkau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rodionovich defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Nokkau seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nokkau creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rodionovich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nokkau moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Nokkau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau controlling the position from side mount.
Nokkau misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nokkau taking a breather here.
Nokkau tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nokkau slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokkau working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rammaru Nokkau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rodionovich wants to clinch.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodionovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nokkau misses with a double jab.
Nokkau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodionovich tries to clinch there but Nokkau circles away.
Nokkau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nokkau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodionovich.
Nokkau swinging wildly here.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rodionovich misses.
Nokkau misses with a low kick.
Rodionovich throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nokkau avoids it.
Nokkau throws a nice looking combination but Rodionovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Nokkau tries to get set, Rodionovich tries to push him back and clinch up but Nokkau manages to avoid the attempt.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodionovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nokkau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodionovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nokkau circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodionovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodionovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodionovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich swinging wildly here.
Nokkau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodionovich.
Nokkau takes the fight into the clinch.
Nokkau is trying to stall.
Rodionovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodionovich.
Nokkau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nokkau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodionovich is keeping busy.
Rodionovich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodionovich successfully pulls guard.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau throwing strikes from guard but Rodionovich blocks nicely.
Nokkau controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodionovich is trying to keep Nokkau in close.
Nokkau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nokkau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodionovich is keeping the position for now.
Nokkau works over Rodionovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Nokkau throws a big elbow that misses.
Nokkau is stalling in the full guard.
Nokkau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nokkau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nokkau is working Rodionovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nokkau stays in close to Rodionovich's body and controls the position.
Nokkau throwing strikes but missing.
Nokkau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rammaru Nokkau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nokkau postures up in Rodionovich's guard and throws a big left but Rodionovich blocks it.
Rammaru Nokkau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nokkau sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Rodionovich blocks a jab.
Nokkau throws a lazy right hand but Rodionovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodionovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nokkau throws the left hand but Rodionovich avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau misses the jab.
Nokkau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodionovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexei Rodionovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodionovich ducks under a wild hook from Nokkau.
Nokkau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodionovich checks the leg kick.
Rodionovich defending well as Nokkau loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Nokkau does no damage.
Nokkau misses with a low kick.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodionovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodionovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Rodionovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodionovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nokkau.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodionovich looks to land a body kick but Nokkau moved away.
The fighters circling - Nokkau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexei Rodionovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nokkau throws a hook but Rodionovich avoids it easily.
Nokkau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodionovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Rodionovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rammaru Nokkau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nokkau 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rammaru Nokkau!
In defeat, Alexei Rodionovich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Every white has its black and every sweet its sour'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio De Toro (ranked 6999 p4p, 7152 weight class) and Frankie DeSoto (ranked 528 p4p, 536 weight class). De Toro comes to the cage accompanied by KHALED - FINITO. DeSoto has chosen Don’t Drop That Thun Thun as his entrance music. Antonio De Toro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio De Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie DeSoto!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeSoto is working away from the top position though.
DeSoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Toro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeSoto trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Toro trying to control but DeSoto postures up.
De Toro is looking for a sweep. DeSoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Toro trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSoto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Toro is looking for a sweep. DeSoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Toro is looking to control DeSoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Toro avoid being mounted?
De Toro controlling the position well.
De Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSoto prevents De Toro from improving his position.
De Toro regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSoto postures up.
DeSoto trying to control but De Toro is working from the bottom.
De Toro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Toro pushes a forearm under DeSoto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, DeSoto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio De Toro!
Antonio De Toro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thug Bones (ranked 7714 p4p, 7128 weight class) and Isaac Mendez (ranked 667 p4p, 642 weight class). Bones comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thug Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isaac Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez looks for a takedown but Bones sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Bones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendez shoots in but Bones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Bones circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Bones.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bones as he jumps to the side.
Thug Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Mendez.
Bones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendez's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones throws a good cross that connects.
Mendez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendez clinches with his opponent.
Mendez is trying to break the clinch but Bones is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bones breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bones, as that shot connected.
Mendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Bones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Bones.
Bones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mendez takes one to the side of the head.
Mendez takes one to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Bones.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bones swivels and escapes.
Bones connects with a solid leg kick.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Bones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendez looks winded!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bones. Mendez shrugs it off though.
Bones is looking to slow Mendez down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bones.
Mendez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bones cracks Mendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Bones.
Bones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick from Bones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendez.
Mendez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good exchange - Bones coming out on top.
Bones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bones duly obliges.
Bones connects with a looping right hand.
Mendez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bones.
Mendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mendez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bones counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mendez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bones can pounce on him.
Mendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendez shoots and misses
and Bones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bones clinches with his opponent.
Mendez looking for a takedown.
Bones breaks the clinch.
Bones jabs Mendez right on the nose. Mendez blinks but takes it well.
Bones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bones 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.
Bones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bones throws a series of strikes that have Mendez backpedaling.
Bones throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thug Bones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Bones as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Bones.
Bones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bones.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Bones sprawls well.
Bones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Bones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thug Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Mendez.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Bones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Bones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bones defends it nicely.
Bones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bones counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bones. That's going to slow Mendez down.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bones but Bones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bones lands a nice hook to Mendez's body. Mendez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Isaac Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bones.
Thug Bones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mendez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Mendez is rocked!
Mendez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Bones finish him?
Bones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Bones.
Mendez throws a low kick but Bones avoids it.
And Bones counters with a quick kick to the body but Mendez blocks it.
Bones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
Bones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendez's head backwards.
Bones throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones feints and then cracks Mendez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendez down.
Bones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bones.
Jab from Bones.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. Bones sprawls well.
Nice shot by Bones.
Bones lands a lovely overhand right.
Bones's corner calls for a 1-2. Bones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bones lands a left and a right that send Mendez crashing to the mat, dazed. Bones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Bones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oooooh!!! Bones has knocked Mendez down with a huge combo! Bones steps away and waves a wobbly Mendez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mendez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Bones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mendez.
Good leg kick by Bones.
Mendez 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.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones cracks Mendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendez moves to clinch but Bones breaks away
and Bones counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Bones counters with a straight right hand.
Bones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thug Bones dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bones tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bones to the ground. Bones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bones throws a big counter combination but Mendez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Bones circles away easily
and Bones counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendez tries to clinch but Bones moves away
and Bones counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Bones.
Mendez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thug Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Mendez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones lands with a shot to the body.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mendez backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bones lands a nice hook to Mendez's body. Mendez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bones throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Mendez's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Bones dives in looking to finish as Mendez flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Bones's strikes! Bones is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Mendez's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Mendez was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thug Bones!
Thug Bones 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamalu Nokkau (ranked 7056 p4p, 7480 weight class) and Rain Cain (ranked 535 p4p, 547 weight class). Rain Cain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamalu Nokkau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rain Cain!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Nokkau. Beautiful body shot.
Cain slips under a jab.
Cain swings for the body but Nokkau moves out of range.
Cain throws a hook but Nokkau blocks it.
A combination from Nokkau does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Nokkau throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nokkau misses the jab.
Cain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cain looks to land a combination but Nokkau avoids it well.
Nokkau slips under a jab from Cain.
Nokkau appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Cain. Those never looked like landing.
Nokkau misses with a looping right.
Nokkau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamalu Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokkau takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nokkau scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Rain Cain has been cut.
Cain throws a series of punches but Nokkau avoids them all with ease.
Nokkau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Nokkau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nokkau. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nokkau takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Nokkau throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nokkau misses with a double jab.
Cain slips under a jab from Nokkau.
Cain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nokkau tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nokkau ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Cain tries to bum rush Nokkau with a series of wild strikes but Nokkau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nokkau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain ducks right into an uppercut from Nokkau.
Nokkau slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokkau misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cain misses.
Cain digs a good body shot into Nokkau's ribs.
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nokkau.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Nokkau misses with a wild combination.
Nokkau drops Cain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cain looks back up at him and smiles so Nokkau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Nokkau moved out of range.
Cain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Cain misses.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nokkau misses with a two punch combination.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cain looks winded!
Nokkau throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Cain avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Cain avoids them all with ease.
Nokkau is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nokkau looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nokkau.
It looked like Nokkau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cain throws a hook but Nokkau avoids it easily.
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nokkau.
Jab, jab by Cain - just one landing.
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokkau avoids the body shot from Cain.
Nokkau missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Cain staying out of range there.
Nokkau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nokkau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nokkau manages to avoid it.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Nokkau throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Cain misses the jab.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Nokkau.
Nokkau throws an off balance right hand
letting Cain counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nokkau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Nokkau throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamalu Nokkau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rain Cain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nokkau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain.
Some wild striking there from Nokkau.
Nokkau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nokkau throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamalu Nokkau is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain tries to bum rush Nokkau with a series of wild strikes but Nokkau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nokkau misses with a few strikes there.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Nokkau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau connects with a single shot there.
That has opened up Rain Cain's cut even more.
Nokkau walks into a stiff left hand from Cain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokkau missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Nokkau's head but Nokkau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nokkau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nokkau throws the left hand but Cain avoids the punch easily.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokkau throws a big counter combination but Cain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Cain throws out a counter right but Nokkau avoids it with no problem.
Cain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cain.
Cain throws a right hand that Nokkau ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokkau also avoids with ease.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nokkau throws out the jab.
Cain moves away from the strike by Nokkau.
Nokkau misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Nokkau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nokkaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nokkau throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Nokkau ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Nokkau throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
No joy there for Nokkau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nokkau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nokkau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nokkau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nokkau throws a shot from downtown. Cain moves away and avoids it.
Nokkau misses the shot to the body.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Nokkau tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nokkau moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Nokkau.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Nokkau.
Nokkau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cain blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Nokkau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nokkau throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Cain lands a right hook to the body.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nokkau.
Nokkau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nokkau has got the better of the exchanges.
Cain stuns Nokkau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cain catches Nokkau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nokkau dodges the punch combination from Cain.
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!
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokkau.
Nokkau cracks Cain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nokkau finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Cain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nokkau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nokkau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nokkau throws a shot from downtown. Cain moves away and avoids it.
Cain misses with a hook.
Nokkau swings widly with a right hand
letting Cain counter with a right hand.
Nokkau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nokkau with a body shot.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokkau lands a big right hand that sends Cain crashing to the mat! Nokkau stays standing though and waves Cain back to his feet!
Cain is rocked!
The cut above Rain Cain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Cain moves out of range.
Cain is still on wobbly legs! Can Nokkau finish him?
Cain is aggressively charging in as Nokkau backs up avoiding any damage. Nokkau tosses out a jab and Cain runs right into it face first! Cain is out cold! Nokkau dropped down on all fours and is barking in Cain's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamalu Nokkau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bateman (ranked 4509 p4p, 2483 weight class) and Derick Muise (ranked 511 p4p, 318 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by Critical Mass. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Ryan Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derick Muise!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown. Muise tries to sprawl out of it but Bateman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Muise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bateman.
Muise lands with an overhand left.
Muise's corner calls for a 1-2. Muise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Muise looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muise lands a big right hand that sends Bateman crashing to the mat! Muise stays standing though and waves Bateman back to his feet!
Bateman is rocked!
Bateman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muise lands a big uppercut and Bateman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bateman looks OK. Muise waves Bateman back to his feet!
Oh Bateman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muise moves in close and cracks Bateman with a massive right hand! Bateman, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Muise!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derick Muise!
Derick Muise 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Daniels (ranked 2562 p4p, 3719 weight class) and Robert Schafer (ranked 330 p4p, 444 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Schafer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels fails with the takedown
letting Schafer counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Anthony Daniels has been cut.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schafer.
Daniels moves forwards but Schafer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Schafer, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schafer as he jumps to the side.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schafer counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
Schafer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schafer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schafer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schafer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daniels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schafer is trying to defend but Daniels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schafer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Daniels is on him like a limpet, forcing Schafer back against the cage.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schafer is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daniels has Schafer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schafer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Schafer.
Anthony Daniels's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schafer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schafer pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels wants a takedown.
Schafer lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Schafer.
Schafer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Schafer tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Schafer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schafer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Schafer.
A short right from Schafer on the inside.
Schafer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schafer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schafer lands an uppercut.
Schafer lands with a short shot to the head.
Schafer scores with a shoulder strike.
Schafer breaks from the clinch.
Schafer lands a slapping body shot.
Schafer throws a shot to the body.
Schafer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schafer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schafer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daniels scrambles back to his feet.
Daniels dives in and grabs Schafer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schafer pushes down on Daniels's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schafer! But no joy.
Schafer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Schafer catches Daniels right on the button with a cross.
Schafer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schafer lands with a right hand.
Daniels is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Schafer! Daniels is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Schafer!
Robert Schafer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reece Foy (ranked 3016 p4p, 5122 weight class) and Juro Fujimoto (ranked 358 p4p, 509 weight class). Juro Fujimoto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reece Foy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juro Fujimoto!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimoto instigates a clinch.
Fujimoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foy.
Foy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto taking a breather.
Foy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Foy is trying to control the action in half guard but Fujimoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fujimoto keeping hold of Foy's head, controlling as best he can.
Fujimoto is looking to control Foy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fujimoto avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fujimoto defends it well.
Foy seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foy.
Foy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Foy throwing shots but Fujimoto is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Foy is trying to work for a kimura but Fujimoto is defending well.
Fujimoto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Foy seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foy lands strikes from half guard.
Foy seems to be working for a kimura but Fujimoto defends the submission attempt.
Foy thows a huge punch but Fujimoto dodges it nicely.
Foy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Foy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fujimoto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Foy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fujimoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto kicks off Foy and gets to his feet.
Foy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fujimoto has managed to clinch.
Fujimoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fujimoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Foy avoids the damage to the body.
Fujimoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foy avoids it.
Foy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fujimoto up against the cage.
Foy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fujimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foy has Fujimoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fujimoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fujimoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujimoto tries to throw a body punch but Foy avoids it by throwing Fujimoto back against the cage.
Fujimoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fujimoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Foy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foy avoiding damage as Fujimoto throws knees to the body.
Foy managing to block the knees to the body from Fujimoto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fujimoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fujimoto stalling.
Fujimoto is pressed up against the cage. Foy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fujimoto down to the mat. Fujimoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juro Fujimoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fujimoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Foy is trying to force a seperation but Fujimoto has the dominant position.
Fujimoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujimoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Foy avoids the damage to the body.
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujimoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fujimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Foy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto tries to clinch but Foy is having none of it.
Fujimoto tries to clinch but Foy is having none of it.
As Fujimoto tries to get set, Foy tries to push him back and clinch up but Fujimoto manages to avoid the attempt.
Fujimoto is looking to clinch but Foy is avoiding it.
Fujimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fujimoto tries to clinch but Foy moves out of range.
Foy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foy swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujimoto.
Foy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fujimoto.
Foy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fujimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foy shoots in but Fujimoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Foy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fujimoto rushes Foy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foy is looking to break free of the clinch but Fujimoto has double underhooks.
Foy is looking to break free of the clinch but Fujimoto has double underhooks.
Fujimoto breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujimoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fujimoto tries to clinch there but Foy circles away.
Fujimoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fujimoto looking to throw knees to the head but Foy is blocking nicely.
Foy is trying to break the clinch but Fujimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Fujimoto trying to land knees to the body.
Fujimoto landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Foy.
Fujimoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foy has picked Fujimoto up - he's going for a ride! Foy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fujimoto pushes Foy off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto shoots in for a takedown but Foy shows good takedown defense.
Fujimoto moves in looking to clinch but Foy pushes him off.
Foy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Foy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujimoto wants to clinch.
Fujimoto moves in looking to clinch but Foy pushes him off.
Foy is looking to counter the offense by Fujimoto and move into the clinch.
Fujimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fujimoto tries to clinch there but Foy circles away.
Fujimoto clinches up with Foy and pushes him back against the cage.
Fujimoto keeps control of Foy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fujimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujimoto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Foy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foy stops Fujimoto from standing up.
Foy drops back looking for a leg! Fujimoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fujimoto manages to kick Foy off! Foy jumps back into Fujimoto's guard.
Foy cracks Fujimoto with a solid left hand.
Foy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fujimoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foy, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juro Fujimoto 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! This is the final round!
Fujimoto is looking to clinch.
Fujimoto stuffs the takedown.
Fujimoto moves into the clinch.
Fujimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujimoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foy lands a takedown into guard.
Fujimoto manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Foy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fujimoto prevents it.
Fujimoto misses with a knee strike.
Juro Fujimoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foy is trying to drag Fujimoto to the mat but Fujimoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Foy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujimoto but Fujimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fujimoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fujimoto.
Foy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foy lands in his opponent's guard.
Foy gets to his feet - Fujimoto follows without any prompting.
Juro Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foy swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujimoto.
Foy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juro Fujimoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fujimoto sprawls and moves away.
Fujimoto moves into range and clinches up with Foy.
Fujimoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foy's elbow.
Fujimoto scores with a knee to the head.
Fujimoto looking to throw knees to the head but Foy is blocking nicely.
Fujimoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Fujimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foy wants to take the fight to the mat but Fujimoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foy wants to break free but Fujimoto has control.
Foy avoiding damage as Fujimoto throws knees to the body.
Fujimoto looking to throw knees to the head but Foy is blocking nicely.
Fujimoto prevents a body shot from Foy.
Foy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fujimoto is defending well.
Foy tries to circle away but Fujimoto has him pinned against the cage.
Fujimoto is pressed up against the cage. Foy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fujimoto down to the mat. Fujimoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujimoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Foy is trying to get back to half guard.
Fujimoto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto rushes Foy and presses him up against the cage.
Foy tries to score a body lock takedown but Fujimoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Foy manages to pull guard.
Fujimoto stands and steps away. Foy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fujimoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Foy circles away.
Fujimoto rushes Foy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reece Foy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foy is trying to stall.
Foy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fujimoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juro Fujimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fujimoto 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juro Fujimoto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Farva (ranked 2620 p4p, 3627 weight class) and Valdis Zatlers (ranked 273 p4p, 363 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Farva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valdis Zatlers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Zatlers. No joy for Farva on that attempt.
Zatlers throws a fast counter high kick but Farva manages to duck under it in time.
Zatlers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Farva throws a big shot that misses.
Farva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zatlers as he jumps to the side.
Farva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zatlers's guard.
Farva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farva connects with a couple of short punches.
Farva throws a big right hand that misses.
Farva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatlers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zatlers on the ground.
Farva stands up over Zatlers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farva lands a couple of elbows.
Farva distracts Zatlers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Farva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Farva is working Zatlers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farva wants to control from the top but Zatlers keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farva working some strikes from top position.
Farva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zatlers is rocked!
Farva postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Zatlers covers up, he's hurt! Farva keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Farva and the ref steps in to end the fight! Farva can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Farva!
Rodney Farva 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan De Sol (ranked 2281 p4p, 3805 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 136 p4p, 191 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan De Sol !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Sol momentarily.
De Sol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Sol takes the fight into the clinch.
De Sol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Sol just stands there and leans against the cage.
Parker is trying to pull guard but De Sol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Juan De Sol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
De Sol pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Sol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
De Sol breaks the clinch.
De Sol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Sol defends it well.
De Sol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by De Sol .
A big right from Parker misses.
Good standup being displayed there by De Sol as he connects with a hook.
Parker is rocked!
De Sol darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Parker's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles De Sol before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan De Sol !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Of Legend (ranked 2635 p4p, 3076 weight class) and Dom Walsh (ranked 324 p4p, 365 weight class). Bob Of Legend had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Of Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dom Walsh!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Legend with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Of Legend stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Of Legend wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Of Legend.
A punch combination from Walsh misses.
We've been hearing reports that Of Legend has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Of Legend fails with the takedown.
Walsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Of Legend is fending him off so far but Walsh persists. Nope, Of Legend circles away and we're back to standing.
Of Legend shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Of Legend showed some decent athleticism there.
Of Legend is looking for a kimura here.
Walsh wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh is pressing down on Of Legend's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walsh is on top in guard.
Of Legend trying to control the position here.
Of Legend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Of Legend escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walsh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walsh lands a couple of digs.
Walsh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh distracts Of Legend with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Walsh looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Of Legend is on top in guard.
Of Legend looking to pass the guard.
Of Legend sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walsh's guard.
Of Legend seems to be working for a kimura but Walsh defends the submission attempt.
Walsh gets back to full guard.
Walsh controls Of Legend momentarily but Of Legend frees himself.
Of Legend won't allow Walsh to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh has momentary wrist control but Of Legend slips an elbow through the middle.
Of Legend slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Walsh is trying to get back to half guard.
Of Legend decides to stand back up.
A combination from Of Legend does no damage.
Of Legend with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Of Legend. No joy for Walsh on that attempt.
Bob Of Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Walsh.
Walsh blocks a jab.
Of Legend misses with a double jab.
Of Legend leaves Walsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Legend shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Of Legend throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Of Legend is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh is pressing down on Of Legend's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Of Legend wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
Of Legend seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Of Legend dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Of Legend enables Walsh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Of Legend manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Walsh working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Walsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Of Legend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?
Walsh postures up and lands a big shot to Of Legend's brow.
Of Legend has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Walsh doesn't defend quickly enough and Of Legend has managed to lock this one up! Can Walsh escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Of Legend on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Of Legend!
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