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08 - We Approve Violence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardell Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McDunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDunn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lost In Forever-P.O.D.. Ricardell Moore 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardell Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian McDunn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore looks for a takedown but McDunn sprawls well.
McDunn lands a jab-cross combination.
McDunn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDunn is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDunn lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moore tries to get out of the position.
McDunn is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
McDunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Moore is trying to stand.
McDunn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore is trying to stand.
McDunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDunn content to control rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ian McDunn wasn't active enough on the ground.
McDunn tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn scores with a body shot.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moore at a distance.
McDunn dodges the punch combination from Moore.
McDunn has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDunn has managed to clinch.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore tries to stall but McDunn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn gets control of Moore's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDunn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moore wants to control from the top but McDunn keeps moving.
McDunn 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDunn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moore off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A lazy left from McDunn finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDunn cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
McDunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDunn instigates a clinch.
McDunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDunn walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardell Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDunn punishes Moore's body with a nice straight punch.
Moore shoots and misses
enabling McDunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McDunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McDunn 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.
McDunn lands with a good body shot.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDunn throws a low kick but Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore moves out of range as McDunn throws a body kick.
McDunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
McDunn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDunn duly obliges.
McDunn lands a right hook to the body.
Moore looks for a takedown but McDunn sprawls well.
McDunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Ricardell Moore has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Moore.
McDunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDunn cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
McDunn lands a jab-cross combination.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDunn lands a body shot.
McDunn rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
McDunn is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore avoids the elbow strike from McDunn, against the cage.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDunn up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on McDunn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDunn is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
McDunn is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - McDunn had a free shot at his head there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDunn can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to pull guard but McDunn won't allow it.
McDunn gets control of Moore's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDunn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDunn pushes Moore off and gets back to his feet.
McDunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDunn scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDunn.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardell Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore tries to clinch up.
Moore tries to sprawl but McDunn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDunn is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
McDunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McDunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardell Moore's cut.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McDunn has managed to clinch.
Moore tries to pull guard but McDunn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDunn lands a nice looking body shot.
McDunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from McDunn.
Moore tries to clinch but McDunn is having none of it.
McDunn drives through with a takedown into Moore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore wants to stand up but McDunn is controlling him.
McDunn is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore keeping moving, preventing McDunn from controlling successfully.
McDunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDunn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ian McDunn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Good exchange - McDunn coming out on top.
McDunn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moore rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
McDunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDunn is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
McDunn is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore has McDunn pressed against the cage, preventing McDunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDunn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moore backs up against the cage.
Ian McDunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ian McDunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDunn throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDunn.
McDunn scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDunn, right into the meat.
McDunn forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
McDunn can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
McDunn tries to break free but Moore pushes him back against the cage.
McDunn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDunn gets control of Moore's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDunn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moore tries to lock up and control but McDunn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDunn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDunn working for a submission but Moore is keeping him at bay.
McDunn controlling from mount.
Ricardell Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian McDunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDunn 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian McDunn!
Ian McDunn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Maci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Maci looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Maci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Mason!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maci stuffs the takedown.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason dives in and scores a takedown into Maci's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maci is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Maci controlling Mason's posture.
Maci manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mason sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maci really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maci throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Mason is looking to control Maci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.
Mason 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.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Maci passes Mason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason is looking to control Maci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Maci is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maci trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maci is looking to stand up but Mason won't let him.
Maci is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Mason wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maci trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mason's guard.
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maci postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason working for a triangle but Maci defends it easily.
Maci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to stand up but Maci is controlling him.
Maci with a nice head shot there.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maci.
Maci throws a big elbow that misses.
Maci forces his way into half guard.
Maci postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mason to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maci can pounce on him.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Maci.
Maci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 Mario Maci will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maci tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maci tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Maci's guard.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Maci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason stands up over Maci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fred Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maci is trying to buck Mason off.
Maci struggling a bit here.
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maci knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maci tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries to control but Maci wriggling away.
Maci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is landing with some decent strikes but Maci is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maci is trying to stand.
Mason looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Maci's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Maci is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mason working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason content just to control the position here.
Maci wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason won't let Maci get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maci tries to buck Mason off but Mason takes his back!
Maci is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maci looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Mason go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mason is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maci has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maci has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason avoiding Maci 's attempts to control his hands.
Mason punishes Maci with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mason checks a low kick from Maci.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Maci. Maci gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Maci.
Maci lands with a good body shot.
Maci tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Maci shows good takedown defense.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Maci.
Mason gets caught flat footed, as Maci shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason is trying to keep Maci in close.
Maci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason wants to control the position but Maci says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is positioning himself well to prevent Maci advancing to mount.
Mason manages to get to full guard.
Maci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason trying to control the position.
Maci tries to stand but Mason is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maci postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maci is one step ahead there.
Maci stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maci is chipping away with strikes.
Maci landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Maci tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mason is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maci wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Maci working away.
Maci is working Mason over with some ground and pound from side control.
Maci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mason's legs.
Maci is putting a hurting on Mason here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maci lands a few punches from side control.
Maci stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maci tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Maci's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Maci is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason won't allow Maci to get back to his feet.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maci wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Maci wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Maci showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maci 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Maci!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bambaleo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus DeChamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus DeChamp will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Bambaleo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcus DeChamp!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambaleo Jr lands a big uppercut and DeChamp crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but DeChamp looks OK. Bambaleo Jr waves DeChamp back to his feet!
DeChamp is rocked!
It looks like Marcus DeChamp has been cut.
DeChamp looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeChamp misses with a takedown
and Bambaleo Jr counters with a big left hand that crumples DeChamp! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Bambaleo Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ash Lizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Donald Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ash Lizard 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Lizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Donald Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Donald Diaz lands.
Donald Diaz throws out a loose jab but Lizard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donald Diaz misses with a right hand
and Lizard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lizard has gone for a leg lock! Donald Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lizard's guard.
Lizard has an active guard here but Donald Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Donald Diaz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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!
Donald Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donald Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Donald Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lizard is proving hard to escape from.
Lizard is looking for a triangle but Donald Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Donald Diaz wanted to stand there but Lizard had control of the position.
Donald Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lizard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donald Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donald Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Donald Diaz wants to stand but Lizard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lizard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donald Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Donald Diaz working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Donald Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Donald Diaz cracks Lizard with a solid left hand.
Donald Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Donald Diaz wants to pass the guard but Lizard is keeping the position.
Donald Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Lizard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lizard wants to sweep here but Donald Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Lizard has a closed guard, preventing Donald Diaz from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donald Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz moves into full mount! Lizard won't be happy about that!
Donald Diaz looking to control but Lizard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donald Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lizard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lizard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lizard tries to get to full guard but Donald Diaz has control of the leg.
Donald Diaz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lizard.
Lizard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lizard is breathing heavily.
Lizard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donald Diaz wants to stand up but Lizard is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donald Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donald Diaz's back!
Lizard looking for the RNC.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donald Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but Lizard has full control of the position and if anything, Donald Diaz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lizard is persistently looking for the submission but Donald Diaz is defending it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donald Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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 Ash Lizard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donald Diaz throws a jab when Lizard was well out of range.
Donald Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Donald Diaz.
Donald Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donald Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Lizard counters with a single leg into guard. Donald Diaz didn't expect that.
Donald Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Donald Diaz, not yet.
Donald Diaz trying to control the position here.
Donald Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lizard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Donald Diaz dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donald Diaz is looking to stand up but Lizard won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donald Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donald Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Donald Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donald Diaz wants to stand but Lizard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Donald Diaz is breathing heavily.
Donald Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lizard looking for a sweep. Not yet Lizard, not yet.
Lizard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Donald Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lizard manages to get to full guard.
Donald Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lizard is proving hard to escape from.
Lizard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donald Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donald Diaz wanted to stand there but Lizard had control of the position.
Lizard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Donald Diaz passes into half guard.
Lizard looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donald Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Donald Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lizard wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Donald Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lizard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donald Diaz is working Lizard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donald Diaz is looking to stand up but Lizard won't let him.
Lizard has his foot on Donald Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donald Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Donald Diaz wanted to stand there but Lizard had control of the position.
Lizard is looking for a triangle here but Donald Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Donald Diaz cracks Lizard with a big elbow.
Ash Lizard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz tries to advance to mount but Lizard denies him.
Lizard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Donald Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lizard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Donald Diaz jumps into side control!
Donald Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lizard some visible discomfort.
Lizard is looking for a sweep.
Donald Diaz stands up.
Donald Diaz misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Donald Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Donald Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lizard ducks right into an uppercut from Donald Diaz.
Donald Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Donald Diaz misses with a right hand
and Lizard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Donald Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donald Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lizard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donald Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Lizard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Donald Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lizard, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donald Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donald Diaz defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donald Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lizard keeping full guard, as Donald Diaz tries to pass.
Donald Diaz wants to stand but Lizard is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donald Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Lizard working for a triangle but Donald Diaz defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donald Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Donald Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Donald Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lizard is proving hard to escape from.
Lizard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donald Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Donald Diaz wants to stand but Lizard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Lizard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Donald Diaz passes into side control.
Donald Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lizard some visible discomfort.
Lizard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lizard tries to buck Donald Diaz off but Donald Diaz is having none of it.
Donald Diaz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizard regains half guard.
Lizard is trying to get back to full guard.
Donald Diaz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lizard moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lizard is looking for a triangle but Donald Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lizard looking for a sweep. Not yet Lizard, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Lizard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lizard 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ash Lizard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masamichi Yamaji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eryk Kafok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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262 lbs
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282 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Masamichi Yamaji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eryk Kafok!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kafok misses with a hook. Yamaji ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Yamaji there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kafok 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.
A slow jab from Kafok misses its intended target.
Kafok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaji moves away.
Yamaji swats away the attempt to clinch by Kafok.
Yamaji feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kafok's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kafok misses the target.
Kafok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaji.
Kafok looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamaji.
Yamaji scores with a kick to the body.
Yamaji drops Kafok with a beautiful combination! Kafok stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yamaji is looking for the KO!
It looks like Eryk Kafok has been cut.
Yamaji scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kafok doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamaji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamaji lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kafok up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Yamaji from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kafok's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masamichi Yamaji!
After the fight, Masamichi Yamaji was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Chilemba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Johnny Wilson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Chilemba!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chilemba's sensitive parts.
Wilson clinches.
Chilemba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Chilemba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Chilemba tries to pull guard but Wilson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnny Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Chilemba.
Chilemba jumps guard but Wilson stands there with Chilemba around his waist. Chilemba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chilemba tries to pull guard but Wilson holds him up against the cage and eventually Chilemba drops back down to his feet.
Chilemba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chilemba's defenses.
Wilson lands an elbow just above Chilemba 's eye.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilemba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Wilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chilemba is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
Chilemba looks winded!
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Chilemba's takedown attempt.
Chilemba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilson lands a front kick.
Wilson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilson lunges at Chilemba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chilemba's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilemba 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.
Wilson scores with a nice body kick.
Wilson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Wilson tenderised Chilemba's leg. Chilemba is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
Wilson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chilemba's guard.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chilemba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
Chilemba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilemba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chilemba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chilemba tries to buck Wilson off but Wilson is having none of it.
Chilemba sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chilemba manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Chilemba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chilemba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Chilemba is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chilemba looking for a triangle here. Wilson is fighting it but it looks tight! Chilemba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wilson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rocky Chilemba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Burke!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke scores with a jab to the body.
Holgersson ducks right into an uppercut from Burke.
Burke swings for the body but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burke circles away quickly and effectively.
Burke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holgersson throws a body punch but Burke moves out of range.
Burke slips under a jab from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a hook but Burke blocks it.
Holgersson stuns Burke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holgersson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burke looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Holgersson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Holgersson.
Nice defenses there by Burke.
Holgersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burke manages to avoid it.
Burke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holgersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burke.
Burke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holgersson moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burke, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burke.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holgersson misses with the combination.
Holgersson throws a lazy right hand but Burke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holgersson throws a combination that misses
and Burke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holgersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holgersson looks to land a combination. Burke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burke just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Holgersson misses.
Holgersson throws an off balance right hand
and Burke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holgersson lands with an uppercut that bounces Burke off the cage and back into range.
Burke avoids the body shot from Holgersson.
Holgersson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holgersson throws a right and a left that Burke avoids nicely.
Burke slips a straight right by Holgersson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holgersson. Burke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holgersson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holgersson.
Burke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holgersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Holgersson lands a body shot.
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!
Holgersson throws a right and a left that Burke avoids nicely.
Burke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holgersson misses with a hook
and Burke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holgersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holgersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burke at a distance.
Holgersson lunges at Burke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burke's hand.
Holgersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burke thows a body shot but no joy.
Burke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holgersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holgersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holgersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burke.
Holgersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burke finds it's way round the side to connect with Holgersson's head.
Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burke.
Burke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holgersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke digs a good body shot into Holgersson's ribs.
Holgersson looks to land a combination but Burke avoids it well.
Burke scores with a hook to the body. Holgersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holgersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holgersson misses with an uppercut. Burke saw that one coming.
Holgersson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a shot from downtown. Burke moves away and avoids it.
Holgersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holgersson finds it's way round the side to connect with Burke's head.
Holgersson throws a right and a left that Burke avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Holgersson misses.
Holgersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burke throws a shot to the body.
Burke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holgersson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holgersson manages to avoid it.
Burke ducks under a wild hook from Holgersson.
Burke looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Burke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holgersson. Burke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holgersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Burke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holgersson throws a hook but Burke blocks it.
Holgersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burke. Burke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holgersson throws a poor cross that misses
and Burke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holgersson thinking.
Burke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burke lands a slapping body shot.
Holgersson throws out a loose jab but Burke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burke.
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 Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holgersson throws out a loose jab but Burke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holgersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holgersson misses with a hook.
Burke misses the shot to the body.
Burke lands a body shot.
Holgersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holgersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holgersson looks to land a left hand but Burke moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Holgersson.
Holgersson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burke under the eye.
Burke lands a nice hook to Holgersson's body. Holgersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holgersson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holgersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Holgersson.
Holgersson misses the shot to the body.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Burke. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke needs to keep his hands up - Holgersson had a free shot at his head there.
Holgersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burke cracks Holgersson with an open hand slap.
Burke misses with a body shot.
Holgersson lands with a hook. Burke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holgersson.
Burke digs a good body shot into Holgersson's ribs.
A slow jab from Holgersson misses its intended target.
Holgersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burke moves away.
A big right from Holgersson misses.
Burke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holgersson misses with a left hand
and Burke counters with a three punch combo that has Holgersson backing up. Holgersson nods at Burke to acknowledge the strikes.
Holgersson misses with a looping left.
Burke stuns Holgersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holgersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holgersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nils Holgersson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Holgersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holgersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holgersson thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burke looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Burke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holgersson.
Burke scores with a jab to the body.
Burke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a hook to the side of Burke's head but Burke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holgersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burke finds it's way round the side to connect with Holgersson's head.
Holgersson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A left lands for Burke.
Burke digs a good hook to Holgersson's body.
Holgersson lands a really nice looking cross but Burke seems unphased.
Holgersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holgersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holgersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holgersson. Holgersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burke throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holgersson misses with a double jab.
Nils Holgersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burke lands a slapping body shot.
Holgersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burke.
Burke slips under a jab from Holgersson.
Nice body punch from Burke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holgersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holgersson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holgersson avoids the body shot from Burke.
Burke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holgersson moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Holgersson misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke scores with a hook.
Burke digs a good hook to Holgersson's body.
Holgersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holgersson walks into a straight right hand from Burke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burke. Holgersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holgersson throws a hook but Burke blocks it.
Burke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a nice looking combination but Burke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burke misses with a wild body shot.
Holgersson throws the left hand but Burke avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Holgersson misses.
Holgersson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holgersson walks into a straight right hand from Burke.
Holgersson scores with a nice strike.
Holgersson looks to land a right hand but Burke moved out of range.
Burke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Burke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Burke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holgersson throws a combination that misses
and Burke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holgersson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holgersson misses with a combination
enabling Burke to counter with a crisp jab.
Holgersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holgersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burke was well out of range. Poor timing from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a nice looking combination but Burke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holgersson throws a right hand that misses
and Burke counters with a left to the body.
Holgersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burke avoids the body shot from Holgersson.
Burke misses with a body shot.
Burke just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holgersson misses the shot to the body.
Burke lands with a nice body punch.
Burke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burke stalks Holgersson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holgersson's face. Holgersson staggers backwards, shaken.
Holgersson avoids the body shot from Burke.
Burke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holgersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Holgersson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Burke coming out on top.
Burke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holgersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burke.
Holgersson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burke backs up against the cage.
Burke thows a body shot but no joy.
Burke works Holgersson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson throws an overhand right that lands on Burke's shoulder, as Burke tries to avoid the shot.
Holgersson takes one on the button.
Holgersson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burke counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Holgersson does no damage.
Burke misses with a body shot.
Holgersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holgersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holgersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burke connects with a body shot.
Burke scores with a shot to the body.
Burke lands a lovely overhand right.
Burke lands a slapping body shot.
Holgersson misses the shot to the body.
Burke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holgersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holgersson.
Burke lands a right hook to the body.
Holgersson throws a nice looking combination but Burke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holgersson avoids the body shot from Burke.
Burke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holgersson.
Holgersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holgersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holgersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burke avoids the body shot from Holgersson.
Burke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holgersson.
Holgersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holgersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holgersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Burke. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Holgersson does no damage.
Burke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holgersson misses with a left hand
letting Burke counter with a right hand.
Holgersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burke cracks Holgersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burke walks into a left hand.
Burke looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Holgersson misses with a wild combination.
Holgersson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burke works Holgersson's body with a nice hook.
Burke throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holgersson throws a right and a left that Burke avoids nicely.
Burke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holgersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holgersson misses with a body shot
and Burke counters with a left to the body.
Burke misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Burke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burke 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Burke!
Stephen Burke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Tomkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taylor Tomkins's chin.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Taylor Tomkins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomkins misses with a body kick.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a head kick by Tomkins.
Tomkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tomkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dzhumagaliev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tomkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tomkins counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tomkins throws a head kick but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice looking combination but Tomkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the head kick by Tomkins.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a body shot that sends Tomkins's belly button to the back.
Dzhumagaliev jabs Tomkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tomkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dzhumagaliev on the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomkins slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev lands a big uppercut and Tomkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tomkins looks OK. Dzhumagaliev waves Tomkins back to his feet!
Tomkins is rocked!
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!
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tomkins! He's just covering up as Dzhumagaliev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is the new middleweight champion!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aster Roid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Stanislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Stanislav has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aster Roid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Stanislav!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roid misses the shot to the body.
Roid lands a head kick. Stanislav smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Adam Stanislav has been cut.
Stanislav gets a clinch.
Roid misses with some punches.
Stanislav has a couple of punches blocked by Roid.
Roid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roid lands a shoulder strike.
Roid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanislav.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roid.
Roid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roid gets underhooks to prevent Stanislav's takedown attempt.
Stanislav struggles to land a body shot inside as Roid controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Adam Stanislav's cut even more.
Stanislav takes a shot to the head.
Stanislav goes for a takedown attempt but Roid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roid takes the fight into the clinch.
Roid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stanislav.
Roid digs a right hand into Stanislav's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanislav's gas tank.
Roid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stanislav lands a shot to the body.
Roid lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Roid.
Stanislav looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roid is leaning against Stanislav and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roid lands an elbow that stopped Stanislav in his tracks for a moment.
Roid lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanislav is rocked!
Roid lands an uppercut.
Stanislav is still on wobbly legs! Can Roid finish him?
The cut above Adam Stanislav's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roid breaks from the clinch.
Stanislav tries to keep at a distance but Roid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roid creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stanislav with a big uppercut! Stanislav tries to clinch up but Roid pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stanislav to the mat! Stanislav covers up and Roid unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aster Roid!
Aster Roid retains his heavyweight title!
Aster Roid took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for a fine fight...who's next?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsutomu Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. Tsutomu Miyazaki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsutomu Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches up with Rockefeller, looking for a takedown. Miyazaki pushes Rockefeller against the cage but Rockefeller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rockefeller lands an overhand right.
Rockefeller pushes Miyazaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyazaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Rockefeller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miyazaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rockefeller after a bit of a struggle.
James Dean Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsutomu Miyazaki.
Rockefeller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyazaki.
Rockefeller has hold of one of Miyazaki's legs. Miyazaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Rockefeller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rockefeller won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rockefeller works over Miyazaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyazaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockefeller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rockefeller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miyazaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rockefeller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miyazaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miyazaki keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Miyazaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miyazaki controls Rockefeller momentarily but Rockefeller frees himself.
Rockefeller is stalling in the full guard.
Rockefeller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miyazaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyazaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rockefeller won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyazaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller is really struggling to control Miyazaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because James Dean Rockefeller wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Miyazaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller.
Miyazaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefeller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rockefeller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miyazaki to the ground. Rockefeller is now in Miyazaki's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miyazaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller stopping the sweep attempt from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockefeller's guard.
Rockefeller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miyazaki can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Miyazaki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miyazaki is trying to escape the mount.
Rockefeller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyazaki is bucking up trying to escape but Rockefeller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rockefeller raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyazaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockefeller content just to control the position here.
Rockefeller 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking to get to half guard.
Rockefeller dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Miyazaki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rockefeller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyazaki is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockefeller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyazaki is looking to escape.
Miyazaki is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller 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.
Miyazaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rockefeller looks to land a left hand but Miyazaki moved out of range nicely.
Miyazaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rockefeller connects with a body shot that sends Miyazaki's belly button to the back.
Miyazaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockefeller connects with a jab.
Miyazaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rockefeller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miyazaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rockefeller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miyazaki!
James Dean Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsutomu Miyazaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Check out the look on Rockefeller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rockefeller is looking to take a break and control but Miyazaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyazaki is trying to work for a sweep but Rockefeller has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki taking shots to the head.
Rockefeller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miyazaki is rocked!
Rockefeller dominating with strikes here.
Miyazaki is still in real trouble! Can Rockefeller finish him?
Miyazaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Rockefeller has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyazaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyazaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Rockefeller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rockefeller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyazaki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rockefeller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyazaki is looking to get to half guard.
Rockefeller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rockefeller wants to control the pace but Miyazaki is squirming around nicely.
Rockefeller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miyazaki looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands a big shot to the head and Miyazaki winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath James Dean Rockefeller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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