Iron Shot 10 - The End PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fu Queue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McDermott
vs
Queue

188 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fu Queue!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queue falls off balance throwing a combination

and McDermott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDermott.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McDermott working some strikes from top position.
McDermott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDermott wants to control from the top but Queue keeps moving.
McDermott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDermott with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Queue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDermott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDermott working some strikes from top position.

Queue looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDermott passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDermott connects with a nice short shot to Queue's temple.
McDermott passes to side control.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McDermott decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Queue tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDermott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Queue somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Queue.
Queue looks winded!

Queue gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDermott sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDermott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDermott landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDermott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDermott working some strikes from top position.
McDermott passes Queue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDermott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDermott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Queue pushes McDermott off looking to stand but McDermott dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McDermott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Queue is defending against the submission attempts here by McDermott.
McDermott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDermott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDermott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDermott moves into full mount! Queue won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McDermott is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Queue can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McDermott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDermott putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McDermott controlling from mount.
McDermott seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Queue for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermott landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McDermott 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.

McDermott closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Queue quickly recovers to half guard.
McDermott prevents Queue from improving his position.
McDermott uses his free foot to push down on Queue's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Queue.
Queue flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Queue wants to control but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Queue can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Queue takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McDermott lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Queue is breathing heavily.
McDermott with the ground and pound from mount.
McDermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queue can do to turn this around?

McDermott looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Daniel McDermott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDermott working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Queue?
Queue gets back to half guard.
McDermott lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDermott lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDermott connects with a nice short shot to Queue's temple.
McDermott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Queue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott content just to control the position here.
McDermott breaks from Queue's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McDermott looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McDermott dominating with strikes here.

Queue is rocked!
McDermott controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott breaks from Queue's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Queue is still in real trouble! Can McDermott finish him?
McDermott controlling from the full mount.
Queue seems to have recovered his senses.
McDermott landing shots from mount.
McDermott landing punches.
Queue is trying desperately to improve position.
McDermott landing shots from mount.
McDermott controlling his opponent.
McDermott punishing his opponent with strikes.
McDermott content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Queue can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McDermott connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McDermott with good strikes from the mount here!
Queue wants to hold on but McDermott pushes him away.
McDermott controlling from the full mount.
McDermott scoring with strikes but Queue is staying in there.
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!
Queue taking shots to the head.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the head.

McDermott looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDermott looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Queue covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel McDermott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Plimpton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butovisk Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Plimpton
vs
Quik

190 cm
25
222 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
266 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randal Plimpton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butovisk Quik!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Plimpton catches Quik right on the button with a cross.

Oooooh!!! Quik has knocked Plimpton down with a huge combo! Quik steps away and waves a wobbly Plimpton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Randal Plimpton has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quik tries for a takedown but Plimpton circles away easily

and Plimpton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Quik's guard now.
Plimpton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Plimpton stalling.
Quik wants to get back to full guard.
Plimpton passes to full mount!
Plimpton controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plimpton lands a couple of good shots and Quik has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Plimpton has good solid back control here.
Plimpton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Quik's head.

Plimpton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Quik is doing well to defend. Plimpton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Quik is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randal Plimpton!
A relieved looking Randal Plimpton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Robben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robben kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Champions Anthem. Howard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Block. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Robben
vs
Howard

182 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

165 cm
32
163 lbs
9 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arjen Robben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Howard!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robben swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.

Howard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Howard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robben sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Howard working the ground and pound from side control.
Howard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Howard cracks Robben with a big right hand but Robben just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Howard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Howard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Howard working the body and head with strikes.
Howard lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robben takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Howard is putting a hurting on Robben here, landing some big shots from side control.
Robben taking a bit of punishment here - Howard scoring with strikes.
Howard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard wants to control for a moment but Robben uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Howard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Howard throwing shots but Robben is blocking nicely.
Robben blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howard.
Nice strikes from Howard there.
Howard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Howard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robben has hold of Howard's hands but Howard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robben regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howard is pushing down on Robben's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robben is fighting to maintain full guard but Howard has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robben tries to roll over but Howard keeps him under control.
Howard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robben is breathing heavily.
Howard is trying to control the action in half guard but Robben is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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!
Howard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Robben on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Howard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robben regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Howard.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robben is trying to control the position but Howard postures up.
Robben utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howard tries to free his leg and advance position but Robben is retaining full guard.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howard connects with a couple of short punches.
Howard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Howard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard passes Robben's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robben has hold of Howard's hands but Howard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Howard drops an elbow to the side of Robben's head.
Robben trying to hold on to Howard's head to control him but Howard postures up.
Howard thows a huge punch but Robben dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robben on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Howard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Howard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robben is trying to defend but Howard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Howard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Howard lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Howard there.
Robben is staying active underneath Howard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Howard is stalling here. Robben is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Howard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Robben has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Robben tries to stand but Howard controls the position and pulls Robben into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robben wants to stand but Howard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robben won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Howard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robben passes Howard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robben is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robben's guard.
Robben throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Robben looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howard is one step ahead there.
Howard throwing strikes from guard but Robben blocks nicely.
Robben utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howard is looking to work some ground and pound but Robben has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard landing with the ground and pound.
Howard working some strikes from top position.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robben is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robben working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard.
Howard with a nice head shot there.
Howard throws a big elbow that misses.
Howard throws an elbow that misses. Robben uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howard's guard. Nice move by Robben!
Howard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robben will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robben trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Robben is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howard has escaped and now he's on top!
Robben can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howard controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Robben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robben fails with a takedown attempt.
Robben displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howard.
Robben shoots in for a double leg but Howard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Robben scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Howard gets full guard.
Howard pulls Robben in to control the position.
Robben passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Robben swings around for an armbar but Howard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robben's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard distracts Robben with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mike Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard throws a big right hand that misses.
Howard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robben's head.
Howard is looking to work some ground and pound but Robben has wrist control.
Howard postures up in Robben's guard and throws a big left but Robben blocks it.
Howard lands a couple of elbows.
Howard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mike Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robben looking to control.
Howard content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Howard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Robben is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howard is defended easily by Robben.
Robben shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Robben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robben wants to clinch.

Howard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robben's guard.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Robben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robben not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robben keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard looking to sit in guard and control but Robben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robben slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Robben tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Arjen Robben has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard is looking to regain half guard here but Robben keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robben in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Howard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Andrews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andrews
vs
Sakuraba

173 cm
29
180 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

183 cm
26
183 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ultra Fight Gear
ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews throws a right and a left that Sakuraba avoids nicely.
Andrews moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up with Andrews, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes Andrews against the cage but Andrews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.

Andrews darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andrews is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrews's back!
Andrews just trying to survive but Sakuraba is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sakuraba is trying to stick to Andrews's back but Andrews is turning into Sakuraba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sakuraba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Andrews.
Sakuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sakuraba working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.

Andrews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andrews has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Andrews is really struggling to control Sakuraba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andrews pushes down on Sakuraba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is defending well.
Sakuraba manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Sakuraba looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Andrews has picked Sakuraba up and slammed him! Sakuraba can't keep hold of the triangle and Andrews manages to pass to side control!
Sakuraba prevents Andrews from moving into mount.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
Andrews staying calm.
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!
Andrews wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Andrews has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakuraba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andrews is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba is looking for a kimura here.
Andrews is controlling Sakuraba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Andrews works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andrews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andrews is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Andrews looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sakuraba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews is looking to improve his position.
Andrews trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrews desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Andrews is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakuraba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Andrews 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.

Andrews gets caught napping as Sakuraba dives in and scores a takedown. Andrews manages to retain guard.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.

Andrews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aaron Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrews manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sakuraba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andrews trying to control but Sakuraba is having none of it.

Andrews working for a submission but Sakuraba is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is working to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Andrews.
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Andrews's attempts to control the action.
Andrews controlling from the full mount.
Sakuraba 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.
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andrews prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Sakuraba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Andrews has his hands clasped together but Sakuraba extends an breaks Andrews's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sakuraba.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba gave a mention to ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Myagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Ambitionz Az A Ridah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andre Hardy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Myagi
vs
Hardy

188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
27
202 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Myagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myagi darts in trying to clinch
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myagi looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hardy catches Myagi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Carlos Myagi has been cut.
Donk. Hardy catches Myagi right on the button with a cross.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Myagi with a poor takedown
and Myagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Myagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardy duly obliges.
Hardy connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Myagi! He's out on his feet! Hardy rushes in and drops Myagi with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Hardy!
Andre Hardy is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Andre Hardy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.