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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sagan (ranked 24202 p4p, 6996 weight class) and Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 600 p4p, 595 weight class). Mengrire Krenakore will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Sagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mengrire Krenakore!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenakore has managed to clinch.
Krenakore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sagan's efforts to push away.
Sagan looking to throw knees to the head but Krenakore is blocking nicely.
Krenakore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krenakore but Krenakore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krenakore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krenakore has managed to clinch.
Sagan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Krenakore to keep the fight standing.
Sagan tries to pull guard but Krenakore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krenakore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan is trying to break free.
Sagan is trying to pull guard but Krenakore has him pressed against the cage.
Sagan takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Carl Sagan has been cut.
Krenakore lands with a right to the head.
Krenakore breaks the clinch.
Krenakore connects with the punch.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenakore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Krenakore.
 Sagan is rocked!
Krenakore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Sagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krenakore catches Sagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sagan switches off momentarily and Krenakore cracks him with a monster right hand! Sagan topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Krenakore dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Krenakore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mengrire Krenakore!
A relieved looking Mengrire Krenakore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Lauzon (ranked 5074 p4p, 6724 weight class) and Terry White (ranked 576 p4p, 657 weight class). Lauzon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) by Chevelle. Beau Lauzon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good takedowns
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Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beau Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terry White!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
White stops Lauzon from passing to mount.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lauzon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White wants to get back to his feet but Lauzon drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White parries the strikes from Lauzon easily there. Lauzon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable White to escape.
White is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lauzon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Lauzon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down White's shoulder. That is not cool.
White is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lauzon has an Americana. White didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lauzon is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lauzon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Beau Lauzon!
Beau Lauzon took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I just want to say good luck to all my training partners who are competing in TWGC this week, Jesse Pinkman, TimFlo, and Gregorz Gorski!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adin Hrustic (ranked 5102 p4p, 6353 weight class) and Robert Oppenheimer (ranked 578 p4p, 641 weight class). Adin Hrustic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Oppenheimer's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adin Hrustic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Oppenheimer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrustic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oppenheimer lands a really nice looking cross but Hrustic seems unphased.
Oppenheimer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hrustic misses with the combination.
Oppenheimer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Hrustic does no damage.
Oppenheimer scores with a one two! Hrustic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Adin Hrustic has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Hrustic.
Oppenheimer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oppenheimer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrustic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oppenheimer connects with a body shot.
Oppenheimer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hrustic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Oppenheimer.
Hrustic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hrustic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppenheimer circles away.
Oppenheimer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hrustic takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrustic is trying to break free.
Oppenheimer keeps control of Hrustic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oppenheimer working hard to break the clinch.
Oppenheimer tries to break free but Hrustic pushes him back against the cage.
Oppenheimer manages to break the clinch.
Hrustic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oppenheimer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hrustic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hrustic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oppenheimer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Oppenheimer misses.
Oppenheimer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hrustic's head.
Oppenheimer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hrustic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hrustic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrustic moves to clinch but Oppenheimer breaks away
and Oppenheimer counters with a series of strikes. Hrustic will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Hrustic moves in looking to clinch but Oppenheimer pushes him off.
Hrustic tries to clinch there but Oppenheimer circles away.
Oppenheimer misses with a body shot.
Hrustic scores with a punch to the head.
Hrustic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Oppenheimer lands.
Oppenheimer lands a jab to the nose.
Oppenheimer throws a series of punches but Hrustic avoids them all with ease.
Hrustic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hrustic misses with a series of wild punches.
Hrustic fails to land with a series of punches.
Oppenheimer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adin Hrustic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrustic forces Oppenheimer back against the cage and clinches.
Hrustic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oppenheimer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hrustic has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer working hard to break the clinch.
Hrustic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oppenheimer throws a body punch but Hrustic moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hrustic throws a nice looking combination but Oppenheimer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Hrustic backs off Oppenheimer throws a huge counter combo but Hrustic manages to avoid it all.
Oppenheimer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oppenheimer fails to land with a series of punches.
Oppenheimer throws a right and a left that Hrustic avoids nicely.
Oppenheimer throws a shot to the body.
Hrustic misses with a right hand
and Oppenheimer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oppenheimer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hrustic at a distance.
Oppenheimer scores with a jab to the body.
Oppenheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hrustic's sensitive parts.
Hrustic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppenheimer circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppenheimer scores with a jab. Hrustic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Hrustic does it's job there.
Hrustic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oppenheimer.
Hrustic tries to clinch up but Oppenheimer circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrustic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hrustic tries to clinch but Oppenheimer is having none of it.
Oppenheimer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hrustic rather than just go for the knockout.
Hrustic wants to clinch.
Oppenheimer scores with a nice head shot.
Hrustic throws a series of punches but Oppenheimer moves out of range.
Oppenheimer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oppenheimer lands a lovely overhand right.
Oppenheimer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oppenheimer scores with a push kick.
Oppenheimer throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hrustic is looking to clinch but Oppenheimer is avoiding it.
Hrustic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppenheimer circles away.
Hrustic misses with a hook. Oppenheimer ducked under it nicely.
Hrustic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oppenheimer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Oppenheimer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adin Hrustic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hrustic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hrustic misses with a punch on the inside.
Hrustic lands an uppercut.
Oppenheimer working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hrustic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hrustic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oppenheimer manages to break the clinch.
Adin Hrustic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oppenheimer jabs Hrustic right on the nose. Hrustic blinks but takes it well.
Hrustic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hrustic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppenheimer circles away.
Hrustic wants to clinch but Oppenheimer slips to the side
and Hrustic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hrustic wants to clinch.
Hrustic tries to clinch up but Oppenheimer circles away and keeps his distance.
Oppenheimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Hrustic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Oppenheimer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrustic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hrustic tries to clinch up but Oppenheimer circles away and keeps his distance.
Oppenheimer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hrustic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oppenheimer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Hrustic.
Oppenheimer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Oppenheimer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oppenheimer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oppenheimer slips a jab and a cross from Hrustic.
Hrustic misses with a series of wild punches.
Oppenheimer connects with a solid leg kick.
Hrustic moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppenheimer breaks from the clinch.
Hrustic tries to clinch but Oppenheimer moves away
and Oppenheimer counters with a three punch combo that has Hrustic backing up. Hrustic nods at Oppenheimer to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Hrustic misses.
Oppenheimer lands a big head kick that sends Hrustic tumbling to the mat! Oppenheimer takes a step backwards and waves Hrustic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hrustic is rocked!
Oppenheimer throws a powerful right kick. Hrustic tried to block low but the kick was high! Hrustic was taken right off of his feet! Oppenheimer jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert Oppenheimer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branson White (ranked 4941 p4p, 6165 weight class) and Vladimir Smirnoff (ranked 564 p4p, 638 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vladimir Smirnoff enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branson White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Smirnoff!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to clinch but Smirnoff moves away
and Smirnoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Branson White has been cut.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smirnoff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Smirnoff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smirnoff closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops White! Smirnoff dives in looking to finish! White is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Smirnoff!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Faraday (ranked 4932 p4p, 4380 weight class) and Guido Carosella (ranked 477 p4p, 451 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Faraday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guido Carosella!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faraday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carosella.
Carosella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Faraday closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Faraday dodges the punch combination from Carosella.
A shot to the liver by Carosella. Beautiful body shot.
Carosella stalks Faraday and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Faraday's face. Faraday staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Michael Faraday has been cut.
Carosella is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faraday.
Carosella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faraday avoids the body shot from Carosella.
Carosella has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Faraday is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Faraday misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Carosella. Beautiful body shot.
Carosella takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carosella throws out a loose jab but Faraday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faraday lands the left hand.
Carosella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carosella is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Faraday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carosella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faraday.
An attempted straight right counter from Faraday misses the target.
Carosella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faraday was well out of range. Poor timing from Carosella.
As Carosella looks to move away, Faraday throws a big counter combo but Carosella just gets out of the way.
Faraday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Faraday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carosella moves away.
Carosella takes one on the button.
Faraday jabs Carosella to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carosella throws a body shot but no joy.
Faraday takes a swing at Carosella's ribcage but misses.
Faraday scores with a nice strike.
Carosella misses the jab.
It looked like Faraday was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faraday misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Carosella does it's job there.
Faraday is looking to wear down Carosella with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Faraday misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Carosella releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Faraday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Carosella.
Faraday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Carosella misses with a combination
and Faraday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faraday shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carosella eats them both and turns towards Faraday to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Faraday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carosella throws a series of strikes that have Faraday backpedaling.
We've been told by Faraday's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Faraday lands a jab to Carosella's midsection.
Faraday looks to land a left hand but Carosella moved out of range nicely.
Carosella appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carosella misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Faraday was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carosella.
Faraday misses with a series of wild punches.
Carosella lunges at Faraday with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Faraday's hand.
Faraday lands a slapping body shot.
Faraday bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carosella's head.
Faraday swings for the body but Carosella moves out of range.
Carosella jabs Faraday right on the nose. Faraday blinks but takes it well.
Carosella misses the jab.
Carosella waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faraday.
Carosella takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carosella missing with a left hand there. Faraday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faraday misses with an uppercut
and Carosella counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carosella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faraday.
Faraday takes a swing at Carosella's ribcage but misses.
Carosella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faraday.
A punch combination from Faraday misses.
Carosella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faraday.
Faraday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carosella moves away.
Faraday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carosella circles away quickly and effectively.
Carosella takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Faraday swings for the body but Carosella moves out of range.
Faraday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carosella ducks right into an uppercut from Faraday.
Faraday scores with a hook to the body. Carosella takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carosella looks to land a left hand but Faraday moved out of range nicely.
Faraday stuns Carosella with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carosella misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carosella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faraday circles away quickly and effectively.
Carosella pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faraday swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faraday looks to land a right hand but Carosella moved out of range.
Carosella loads up on a big right hand but Faraday slips the punch.
Carosella scores with a body shot.
Carosella with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Faraday to score with a decent uppercut.
Faraday missing with a left hand there. Carosella was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carosella misses with an uppercut. Faraday saw that one coming.
Carosella misses with a shot to the body
and Faraday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faraday throws a jab but it's blocked by Carosella.
Faraday pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carosella back to the cage. Faraday follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Faraday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carosella counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carosella misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carosella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faraday is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A combination from Carosella does no damage.
Carosella misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Faraday will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carosella misses with a hook. Faraday ducked under it nicely.
Faraday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Faraday ducks under a wild hook from Carosella.
Faraday throws a body shot but no joy.
Carosella throws a right hand that Faraday ducks under and follows up with a left that Faraday also avoids with ease.
Carosella lands a nice shot to the body.
Carosella misses the body punch
and Faraday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guido Carosella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carosella misses with a looping right.
Faraday is looking for a counter combo.
Faraday misses with the combination.
Faraday works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faraday misses the jab.
Faraday cracks Carosella with a good jab.
Carosella takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michael Faraday is winning the standup battle so far.
Faraday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carosella.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carosella throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faraday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faraday takes a swing at Carosella's ribcage but misses.
Faraday misses with a body shot
and Carosella counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faraday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faraday avoids the body shot from Carosella.
Carosella misses with a body shot.
As Carosella looks to move away, Faraday throws a big counter combo but Carosella just gets out of the way.
A big left from Faraday misses.
Carosella now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Faraday seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Carosella shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Faraday is backing up but Carosella catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Faraday covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Carosella Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guido Carosella!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Korev (ranked 3788 p4p, 6555 weight class) and Oskari Sankari (ranked 440 p4p, 583 weight class). Korev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is одинокий во
. Alexandr Korev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155
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163
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandr Korev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskari Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korev throws a series of punches but Sankari moves out of range.
Korev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Korev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korev blocks a head kick by Sankari.
Korev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sankari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sankari throws a sloppy head kick and Korev moves out of range easily.
Korev wants to clinch.
Korev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Korev is looking to clinch.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korev looks to land a left hand but Sankari moved out of range nicely.
Sankari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Korev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Korev is looking to land body kicks.
Alexandr Korev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari cracks Korev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korev throws a leg kick but Sankari moved away.
Sankari with a jab.
Korev wants to slow Sankari down by chopping away at his legs.
Sankari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Korev throws out a leg kick but Sankari moves out of range and Korev only half commits.
Korev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sankari scores with a shot to the body.
Sankari has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sankari tests Korev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korev throws a leg kick but Sankari moved away.
Korev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sankari jabs at Korev's body.
Korev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Sankari. Beautiful body shot.
Sankari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sankari misses with a wild body shot.
Korev throws a head kick that misses.
Sankari is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korev sizes up Sankari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Korev moves in looking to clinch but Sankari pushes him off.
Korev misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Korev's head coaches at Average Joe’s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sankari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Korev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Korev wants to clinch up but Sankari keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sankari.
Sankari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Korev on the side of the head.
Sankari lands with a right hand.
Korev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sankari.
Korev pushes Sankari up against the cage in a clinch.
Sankari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sankari presses Korev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sankari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sankari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korev tries to stall but Sankari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Korev is breathing heavily.
Korev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sankari's head.
Sankari is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Korev is tapping! Great win for Sankari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oskari Sankari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ausyin Staman (ranked 3151 p4p, 4920 weight class) and Giordano Bruno (ranked 430 p4p, 573 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ausyin Staman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giordano Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staman closes the distance and clinches.
Bruno landing knees to the head.
Bruno is struggling to control the position.
Bruno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruno trying to land knees to the body.
Bruno gets control of Staman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bruno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Staman 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.
Staman keeping full guard, as Bruno tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bruno is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Staman.
Bruno tries for a kimura but Staman is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staman is not content to let Bruno control the position.
Bruno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bruno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bruno is looking to take a break and control but Staman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Staman is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Staman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Staman struggling a bit here.
Bruno working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Staman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bruno blocks the strikes from Staman.
Bruno trying to pass the guard but Staman defending well.
Bruno is working for a kimura but Staman is defending it quite comfortably.
Bruno seems to be working for a kimura but Staman defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giordano Bruno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Staman moves into the clinch.
Bruno is stalling here.
Bruno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Staman breaks the clinch.
Bruno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Staman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bruno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruno throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Staman escapes and throws Bruno's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bruno is looking to regain half guard here but Staman keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Staman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Staman controlling the pace for now.
Bruno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bruno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruno moves into full guard.
Staman pushing down on Bruno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bruno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bruno is trying to hold Staman in close to prevent damage but Staman has managed to pass into half guard.
Staman is looking for a kimura here.
Staman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruno defending well though.
Staman is trying to control. Bruno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno trying to control here.
Bruno manages to get to full guard.
Staman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bruno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Staman has managed to get both his arms back between Bruno's legs - danger averted.
Staman wanted to stand there but Bruno had control of the position.
Bruno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bruno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Giordano Bruno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruno looking for a guillotine here but Staman defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Staman throwing strikes from guard but Bruno blocks nicely.
Staman passes into half guard.
Bruno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Staman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Staman's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruno trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ausyin Staman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Staman gets tackled into the cage by Bruno. Bruno maintains the clinch.
Staman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruno thumps Staman with a low kick.
Staman moves into the clinch.
Bruno misses with a knee strike.
Staman has picked Bruno up - he's going for a ride! Staman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bruno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruno looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bruno to stand up.
Bruno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno is looking to clinch but Staman is avoiding it.
Staman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruno.
Staman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Staman is looking to counter the offense by Bruno and move into the clinch.
Bruno has Staman up against the cage in a clinch.
Bruno misses with a knee strike.
Bruno lands an elbow inside.
Bruno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bruno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Staman avoids it.
Staman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bruno up against the cage.
Staman blocks an elbow strike from Bruno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Staman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bruno wants to clinch.
Staman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Staman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Staman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruno is retaining full guard.
Staman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bruno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bruno working for a triangle but Staman defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Staman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bruno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Staman has managed to get both his arms back between Bruno's legs - danger averted.
Bruno working for a triangle but Staman defends it easily.
Bruno wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Staman is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Staman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Staman looking to score a takedown here. Bruno is defending well but Staman drives through and ends up in Bruno's guard.
Bruno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Staman being controlled here momentarily.
Bruno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruno has his foot on Staman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Staman works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ausyin Staman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Staman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ausyin Staman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pikel Bouldershoulder (ranked 2886 p4p, 3695 weight class) and Ville Varma (ranked 402 p4p, 482 weight class). Ville Varma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
170
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177
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pikel Bouldershoulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ville Varma!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouldershoulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Varma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Varma tests Bouldershoulder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bouldershoulder swings for the body but Varma moves out of range.
Varma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pikel Bouldershoulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Varma works the jab nicely.
Bouldershoulder is looking to clinch but Varma is avoiding it.
Varma's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Varma duly obliges.
It looks like Pikel Bouldershoulder has been cut.
Varma swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouldershoulder throws a hook but Varma blocks it.
Varma works the jab nicely.
Bouldershoulder misses with a body shot
enabling Varma to counter with a crisp jab.
Bouldershoulder is rocked!
Varma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bouldershoulder gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Varma gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Varma!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniko Montpoisante (ranked 2081 p4p, 2694 weight class) and Tony McCowan (ranked 253 p4p, 323 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniko Montpoisante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony McCowan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montpoisante wants to clinch.
McCowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Montpoisante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCowan! But no joy.
We've been told by Montpoisante's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Montpoisante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Montpoisante thows a leg kick but McCowan checks it
and McCowan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCowan.
Montpoisante looking to throw knees to the head but McCowan is blocking nicely.
Montpoisante misses with a knee strike.
McCowan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCowan defending well as Montpoisante loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on McCowan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Montpoisante tries to clinch there but McCowan circles away.
Montpoisante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Daniko Montpoisante has been cut.
A low kick from Montpoisante misses
and McCowan counters with a big right hand! Oh Montpoisante is in trouble here! McCowan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony McCowan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koua Kamara (ranked 2435 p4p, 2990 weight class) and Thibbledorf Pwent (ranked 278 p4p, 330 weight class). Koua Kamara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koua Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thibbledorf Pwent!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pwent tries to clinch there but Kamara circles away.
Kamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Pwent.
Pwent misses with a combination
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Pwent feints a jab promting Kamara to slip. Pwent then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kamara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pwent works Kamara's body with a nice hook.
Pwent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Pwent misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Kamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pwent.
Pwent on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pwent throws a right hand that Kamara ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamara also avoids with ease.
Pwent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Pwent misses with a hook to the body
and Kamara counters with a nice right hand that sends Pwent toppling to the canvas! Pwent scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kamara finish him?!
 Pwent is rocked!
It looks like Thibbledorf Pwent has been cut.
Kamara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pwent closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pwent lands in his opponent's guard.
Kamara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pwent slips nicely into half guard.
Kamara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pwent wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving.
Pwent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pwent advances to half guard.
Pwent prevents Kamara from improving his position.
Kamara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kamara punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara is looking to control Pwent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamara avoid being mounted?
Pwent wants to control but Kamara is keeping him busy.
Pwent throwing shots but Kamara is blocking nicely.
Pwent tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamara gets full guard.
Pwent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamara is looking to sweep but instead, Pwent has passed into half guard.
Pwent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pwent seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pwent prevents Kamara from improving his position.
Kamara gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamara wants to sweep but no luck.
Pwent pushes down on Kamara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pwent preventing the sweep.
Pwent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pwent postures up and lands a big shot to Kamara's brow.
Pwent slips nicely into half guard.
Pwent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pwent prevents Kamara from improving his position.
Pwent wants to control but Kamara is keeping him busy.
Kamara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pwent on the ground.
Kamara is looking to improve his position.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
Pwent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamara defending well though.
Pwent slips a nice elbow through Kamara's hands, connecting with Kamara's forehead.
Pwent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pwent uses his free foot to push down on Kamara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamara.
Kamara working to try and regain half guard.
Pwent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thibbledorf Pwent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thibbledorf Pwent's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pwent scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Pwent misses
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pwent connects with a looping right hand.
Pwent shoots and misses
and Kamara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pwent thinking.
Pwent swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
Pwent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pwent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pwent, as that shot connected.
Kamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pwent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pwent is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamara rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamara lands a big right hand that sends Pwent crashing to the mat! Kamara stays standing though and waves Pwent back to his feet!
Pwent throws a series of punches but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
Kamara lands a big uppercut and Pwent crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pwent looks OK. Kamara waves Pwent back to his feet!
Pwent is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamara finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara moves in close and cracks Pwent with a massive right hand! Pwent, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kamara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koua Kamara!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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