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WCF WNF 11: Rocca vs Turturro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Nyota (ranked 7071 p4p, 4335 weight class) and Paul Yreka (ranked 644 p4p, 510 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Nyota!
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, Paul Yreka!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Nyota.
Yreka scores with a nice strike.
Nyota misses with a double jab
and Yreka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nyota throws a body shot but no joy.
Yreka clinches.
Nyota pushes off an throws an elbow but Yreka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyota breaks from the clinch.
Nyota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nyota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AdvancedX in the buildup to the fight.
Nyota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yreka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nyota blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyota misses with a shot to the body
and Yreka counters with a straight right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nyota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nyota misses with a hook
and Yreka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nyota moves out of range of the strikes.
Nyota wants to clinch.
Yreka throws a body shot but no joy.
Yreka misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yreka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nyota misses with a hook
and Yreka counters with a nice uppercut.
Nyota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nyota feints and then cracks Yreka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yreka down.
Paul Nyota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yreka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yreka misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yreka fails to land with a series of punches.
Yreka closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Yreka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nyota pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yreka is trying to force a seperation but Nyota has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyota is looking to control Yreka's arms but Yreka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nyota has his back to the cage.
Yreka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nyota breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Yreka misses.
Yreka clinches with his opponent.
Yreka avoiding damage as Nyota throws knees to the body.
Yreka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yreka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nyota throws a lazy head kick
and Yreka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nyota tries to clinch but Yreka moves out of range.
Nyota lands a high kick!
Nyota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yreka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nyota's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yreka counters with a nice uppercut.
Yreka lands a slapping body shot.
Yreka lands with a cross.
Nyota wants to clinch up but Yreka keeps it at a distance.
Nyota looks to score with a jab to the body but Yreka is just out of range.
Yreka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nyota lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Yreka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yreka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nyota.
Nyota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nyota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yreka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yreka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nyota.
Nyota misses with a few strikes there.
Yreka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yreka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nyota thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyota wants to clinch but Yreka slips to the side
and Yreka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nyota is looking to clinch.
Nyota wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nyota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Yreka.
Nyota takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Nyota misses.
Yreka wants to counter with a clinch but Nyota pushes him away.
Nyota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yreka wants to counter the offense by Nyota and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yreka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nyota is out of range and Yreka settles back down.
Yreka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yreka gets a clinch.
Yreka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nyota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul Nyota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yreka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyota.
Yreka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nyota at a distance.
Nyota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yreka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Yreka does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nyota.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yreka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yreka throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yreka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyota circles away quickly and effectively.
Yreka moves into the clinch successfully.
Yreka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yreka.
Nyota fails to land with a series of punches.
Yreka rushes Nyota and presses him up against the cage.
Yreka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nyota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Nyota backs off Yreka throws a huge counter combo but Nyota manages to avoid it all.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yreka 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.
Nyota misses with a low kick.
Yreka clobbers Nyota with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch but Yreka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yreka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nyota takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yreka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nyota is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yreka.
Nyota is looking to clinch but Yreka is avoiding it.
Nyota lunges at Yreka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yreka's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Yreka misses.
Yreka scores with a sloppy right hand. Nyota should have avoided that one.
Nyota throws a head kick but Yreka moves out of range.
Yreka throws out a counter right but Nyota avoids it with no problem.
Paul Yreka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nyota tries to clinch but Yreka is having none of it.
Nyota tries to clinch up but Yreka circles away and keeps his distance.
Yreka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Yreka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yreka lands a nice shot that snaps Nyota's head back.
Yreka closes the distance and pushes Nyota back into the cage.
Nyota looking to slow down the pace here.
Yreka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nyota is looking to clinch but Yreka is avoiding it.
Nyota throws a right hand that Yreka ducks under and follows up with a left that Yreka also avoids with ease.
Nyota misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch but Yreka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yreka drives through and clinches with Nyota against the cage.
Yreka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyota looks to land a combination but Yreka avoids it well.
Nyota looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Nyota misses.
Nyota misses with a two punch combination.
Yreka unleashes a big counter combination but Nyota bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nyota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yreka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yreka takes the fight into the clinch.
Nyota looking to stall.
Yreka blocks an elbow strike from Nyota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yreka dodges an elbow strike from Nyota.
Nyota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nyota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yreka swats away the attempt to clinch by Nyota.
Yreka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nyota wants to clinch but Yreka slips to the side
and Yreka counters with a straight right hand.
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch but Yreka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yreka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yreka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Nyota scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Yreka. Beautiful body shot.
Nyota looks to land a right hand but Yreka moved out of range.
Yreka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yreka throws a right hand that Nyota ducks under and follows up with a left that Nyota also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Yreka.
A punch combination from Nyota misses.
Yreka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nyota misses with a low kick.
Nyota throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yreka counters with a stiff right hand.
Nyota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyota tries to clinch but Yreka moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yreka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yreka managing to block the knees to the body from Nyota.
Nyota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yreka's elbow.
Come on Yreka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yreka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stalling in the clinch from Yreka.
The crowd are getting on Yreka's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Paul Nyota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Yreka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nyota missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Yreka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yreka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Yreka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 3352 p4p, 24315 weight class) and Duffy Fulcher (ranked 341 p4p, 588 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duffy Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fulcher.
Fulcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Santiago.
Da Santiago cracks Fulcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Santiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Santiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fulcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fulcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Santiago.
Fulcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Santiago but Da Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Santiago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Santiago throws a lazy right hand but Fulcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
Fulcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Santiago defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Santiago. Fulcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Da Santiago misses
and Fulcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fulcher.
Fulcher looking to improve position, pressing down on Da Santiago's thigh with his hand. Da Santiago seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Fulcher paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Fulcher's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Da Santiago picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eno Hlaalu (ranked 4496 p4p, 24166 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 419 p4p, 587 weight class). Hlaalu comes to the cage accompanied by Release the Panic. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eno Hlaalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hlaalu slips under a jab.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skystalker misses with a hook.
Hlaalu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hlaalu.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Skystalker is predictable there
and Hlaalu counters with a shoot takedown. Skystalker fights it but they end up in guard.
Hlaalu is looking to work some ground and pound but Skystalker has wrist control.
Hlaalu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlaalu being controlled here momentarily.
Skystalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlaalu is looking to work some ground and pound but Skystalker has wrist control.
Skystalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlaalu is one step ahead there.
Skystalker trying to keep a closed guard but Hlaalu is proving a slippery customer.
Hlaalu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hlaalu throwing strikes from guard but Skystalker blocks nicely.
Hlaalu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Skystalker is looking to stand up but Hlaalu isn't so interested in that idea.
Hlaalu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hlaalu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skystalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlaalu is one step ahead there.
Hlaalu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skystalker wants to sweep here but Hlaalu controlling him for the moment.
Skystalker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hlaalu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hlaalu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hlaalu tries to strike from the bottom.
Hlaalu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hlaalu trying to strike off his back.
Hlaalu keeping moving, preventing Skystalker from controlling successfully.
Hlaalu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Skystalker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skystalker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hlaalu to get to his feet.
Hlaalu avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hlaalu feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been told by Hlaalu's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hlaalu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlaalu feinted with a counter takedown.
Skystalker throws an off balance right hand
and Hlaalu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skystalker's guard.
Skystalker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hlaalu is controlling him.
Hlaalu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet.
Hlaalu throwing strikes from guard but Skystalker blocks nicely.
Skystalker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu throwing strikes from guard but Skystalker blocks nicely.
Hlaalu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hlaalu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hlaalu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skystalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hlaalu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skystalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hlaalu throws an elbow that misses. Skystalker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hlaalu's guard. Nice move by Skystalker!
Hlaalu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Skystalker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hlaalu, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker moves into the clinch.
Hlaalu misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
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.
Skystalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlaalu.
Hlaalu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skystalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hlaalu gets tackled into the cage by Skystalker. Skystalker maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Skystalker.
A shot in the inside from Hlaalu.
A hook to the body from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hlaalu.
Skystalker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hlaalu backwards.
Skystalker tries to stall but Hlaalu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hlaalu throws a head punch that misses.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head.
Skystalker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlaalu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Hlaalu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlaalu lands an uppercut.
Skystalker blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hlaalu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skystalker breaks the clinch.
Skystalker throws a looping overhand right but Hlaalu ducks down to avoid it.
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Hlaalu blocks an uppercut.
Hlaalu scores with a shoulder strike.
Hlaalu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skystalker scores with a hook to the body.
Skystalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hlaalu backwards.
Hlaalu working aggressively here.
Anni Skystalker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu has a couple of punches blocked by Skystalker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlaalu misses with the head strike.
Hlaalu blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Hlaalu blocking some punches.
Skystalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hlaalu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hlaalu.
Hlaalu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
Hlaalu swings wildly with an uppercut but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlaalu misses with some punches.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
Skystalker scores with a shot to the side of Hlaalu's head.
Hlaalu working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hlaalu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
Hlaalu avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Hlaalu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skystalker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hlaalu under the eye.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlaalu was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlaalu moves away.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Hlaalu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skystalker throws a looping overhand right but Hlaalu ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skystalker looks to throw the jab but Hlaalu is out of range.
Hlaalu attempts a counter takedown but Skystalker avoids it well and moves away.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hlaalu doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker throws a leg kick
and Hlaalu counters with a single leg into guard. Skystalker didn't expect that.
Hlaalu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hlaalu postures up in Skystalker's guard and throws a big left but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hlaalu throws an elbow that misses. Skystalker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hlaalu's guard. Nice move by Skystalker!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlaalu is working an open guard so Skystalker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Skystalker pushes Hlaalu away with a front kick.
Skystalker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hlaalu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Anni Skystalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skystalker throws an overhand right that lands on Hlaalu's shoulder, as Hlaalu tries to avoid the shot.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlaalu manages to avoid it.
Skystalker misses with a body shot
and Hlaalu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlaalu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hlaalu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hlaalu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hlaalu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skystalker defending well though.
Hlaalu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skystalker defending well though.
Hlaalu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker is trying to stand.
Skystalker is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlaalu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eno Hlaalu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hlaalu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hlaalu throwing shots but Skystalker is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker is looking to escape.
Hlaalu thows a huge punch but Skystalker dodges it nicely.
Hlaalu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Skystalker to regain full guard.
Hlaalu stops Skystalker from standing up.
Skystalker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hlaalu throws a strike but Skystalker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skystalker passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hlaalu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Skystalker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skystalker.
Skystalker connects with the punch.
Skystalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hlaalu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hlaalu blocks an uppercut.
Skystalker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skystalker is working Hlaalu over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker blocking some punches.
Hlaalu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Skystalker.
A low kick from Skystalker misses
and Hlaalu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Skystalker is looking to escape.
Hlaalu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skystalker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hlaalu.
Skystalker is trying to get back to full guard.
Hlaalu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hlaalu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skystalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hlaalu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skystalker pushes Hlaalu off looking to stand but Hlaalu dives back in and keeps control.
Skystalker is holding on to half guard well.
Hlaalu throws a strike but Skystalker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Skystalker seems keen to control Hlaalu's posture.
Hlaalu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anni Skystalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hlaalu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hlaalu preventing the sweep.
Skystalker working a defensive guard here.
Hlaalu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skystalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skystalker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hlaalu is controlling him.
Hlaalu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skystalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anni Skystalker.
I've got Skystalker 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anni Skystalker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Trayans (ranked 6724 p4p, 3850 weight class) and Luciano Piccio (ranked 567 p4p, 440 weight class). Trayans kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Non-Natty Anthem. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Trayans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Luciano Piccio!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trayans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Piccio.
Trayans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Piccio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Piccio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trayans is fending him off so far but Piccio persists. Nope, Trayans circles away and we're back to standing.
Trayans is looking to counter with a body kick.
Trayans misses with a two punch combination.
Trayans misses with a lunging right hand
and Piccio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Piccio throwing strikes from guard but Trayans blocks nicely.
Piccio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piccio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piccio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trayans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piccio trying to control the position from guard on top but Trayans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piccio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Piccio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trayans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trayans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Piccio on the side of the head.
Piccio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trayans avoids it really well and circles away.
Piccio shoots in for a double leg but Trayans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tom Trayans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Piccio.
Trayans throws a nice looking combination but Piccio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trayans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piccio 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.
Trayans looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Piccio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Piccio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Left hook, right uppercut from Trayans.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Trayans.
Piccio dives in for a single leg takedown but Trayans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trayans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trayans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trayans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Piccio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trayans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Trayans lands.
 Piccio is rocked!
Trayans lands a nice looking kick to the body. Piccio takes a step back to recover.
Piccio is still on wobbly legs! Can Trayans finish him?
Trayans lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Piccio is looking to close the distance but Trayans sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Piccio crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Piccio is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tom Trayans!
A very excited looking Tom Trayans made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Young (ranked 3251 p4p, 4396 weight class) and Chuck Lors (ranked 446 p4p, 558 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Billie Eilish - "Bad Guy" . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chuck Lors was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lors!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lors swivels and escapes.
Young has his takedown stuffed
and Lors counters with a straight right hand.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown attempt by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by Lors, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lors lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lors.
Young shoots and misses
and Lors counters with a big right hand! Oh Young is in trouble here! Lors follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lors!
During a confident post fight interview, Chuck Lors thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Senior (ranked 2973 p4p, 3476 weight class) and Pollo Sanchez (ranked 389 p4p, 437 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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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pollo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Senior decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanchez's guard.
Senior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Senior's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Senior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Senior is staying tight to Sanchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Senior in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sanchez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Senior!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fumito Makino (ranked 1291 p4p, 1209 weight class) and Ryan Anderson (ranked 76 p4p, 138 weight class). Anderson has chosen One more night as his entrance music. Ryan Anderson 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fumito Makino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makino slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Makino misses its target.
Anderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Makino punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Makino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Makino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Makino.
Makino throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Makino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makino.
Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makino moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makino sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Anderson.
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!
Anderson cracks Makino with an open hand slap.
Makino loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
A big right from Makino misses.
Makino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with a hook. Makino ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Makino.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makino!
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makino under the eye.
Makino scores with a jab to the head.
Makino swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Makino's head back.
Makino stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson lunges at Makino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makino's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makino throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Makino's head.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Makino didn't see that one coming.
Makino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makino. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson throws a head kick that Makino semi-blocks.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a head kick that Makino semi-blocks.
 Makino is rocked!
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Makino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Makino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick from Anderson lands but Makino takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Anderson - that's a beauty! Makino is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Anderson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Anderson!
Ryan Anderson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reno Rocca (ranked 1432 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Caloggero Turturro (ranked 193 p4p, 148 weight class). Rocca comes to the cage accompanied by Avenues and Alleyways/Rancid. Reno Rocca has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rocca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caloggero Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocca with a poor takedown
and Turturro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rocca will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turturro up against the cage.
Rocca is trying to break the clinch but Turturro has him pressed against the cage.
Rocca breaks from the clinch.
Rocca walks into a straight right hand from Turturro.
Turturro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turturro slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turturro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turturro darts in and clinches Rocca up against the cage.
Turturro lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro working aggressively here.
Rocca is trying to maintain a safe position but Turturro gets an underhook and turns Rocca into the cage.
Turturro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
A shot in the inside from Turturro.
Turturro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Turturro.
Rocca tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turturro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turturro lands a nice uppercut.
Rocca throws a head punch that misses.
Rocca gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Turturro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rocca is on him like a limpet, forcing Turturro back against the cage.
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!
Rocca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turturro.
Turturro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turturro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turturro gets through Rocca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turturro misses with the head strike.
Rocca leaning against his opponent.
Turturro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turturro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turturro.
Turturro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Turturro lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Turturro.
Turturro blocks a body shot from Rocca.
Turturro has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Turturro scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turturro can't find room to land a body shot as Rocca controls the action.
Turturro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rocca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Caloggero Turturro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turturro slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rocca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turturro closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocca.
Turturro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocca throws a punch but it's blocked by Turturro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turturro lands a shot to the body.
Rocca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turturro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turturro lands a nice uppercut.
Turturro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Turturro on the inside.
Rocca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turturro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turturro lands with a light punch inside.
Turturro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turturro misses with a punch on the inside.
Turturro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turturro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turturro.
Rocca tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Rocca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Turturro.
Rocca is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Turturro as the two fighters clinch.
Turturro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rocca seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turturro can turn it around.
Turturro lands a nice uppercut.
Turturro lands a body shot.
Turturro scores with a hook to the body.
Turturro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turturro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turturro lands a right hand.
Rocca takes a shot to the head.
Turturro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turturro lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turturro.
Turturro lands a left hand.
Turturro gets through Rocca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turturro lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Turturro.
Turturro lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caloggero Turturro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rocca takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Rocca looks to land a left hand but Turturro moved out of range nicely.
Turturro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocca trying to stall but Turturro improves his position.
Rocca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turturro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turturro scores with a shot to the side of Rocca's head.
Caloggero Turturro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turturro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocca.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turturro.
Still in the clinch, Turturro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Turturro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro can't find room to land a body shot as Rocca controls the action.
A short uppercut from Turturro.
A right hand to the body from Turturro.
Turturro lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Turturro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turturro lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocca is looking to control Turturro's arms but Turturro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rocca has his back to the cage.
Turturro pushes Rocca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turturro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turturro scores with a hook to the body.
Turturro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turturro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turturro is working Rocca over against the cage.
Turturro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turturro lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocca is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turturro.
Turturro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roccas head.
Oh Rocca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Turturro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Turturro.
A short right from Turturro.
Rocca is looking to control Turturro's arms but Turturro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rocca has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocca trying to control the position but instead, Turturro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rocca into the cage.
Turturro lands with a short shot to the head.
Turturro lands a left hand.
Rocca tries to pull guard but Turturro holds him up against the cage and eventually Rocca drops back down to his feet.
Turturro lands with a short shot to the head.
Turturro lands with a light punch inside.
Rocca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rocca seems to have got his legs back now.
Turturro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turturro lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Turturro.
Rocca tries to score a body lock takedown but Turturro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turturro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turturro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro lands a shoulder strike.
Turturro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turturro lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turturro.
Turturro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turturro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rocca takes a shot to the head.
Turturro throws a big uppercut that drops Rocca! More strikes from Turturro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rocca lies dazed against the cage as Turturro celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caloggero Turturro!
Caloggero Turturro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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