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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Pringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Town (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pringle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is White Trash Party. Town is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Old Tyme Religion. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ezekiel Town enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guy Pringle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ezekiel Town!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pringle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Town lands.
Town shoots in for a takedown but Pringle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Town gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pringle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pringle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Town is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pringle frees his head nicely. Oh but Town has switched to an armbar! Pringle is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ezekiel Town!
Ezekiel Town decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Azarow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Dick. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Bentner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruslan Azarow!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azarow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bentner circles away quickly and effectively.
Bentner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bentner wants to pass the guard but Azarow is keeping the position.
Bentner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Nick Bentner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bentner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Azarow's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner passes Azarow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bentner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azarow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bentner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bentner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bentner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azarow's head.
Bentner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Azarow wants to improve his position but Bentner is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azarow is trying to stand up here but Bentner is controlling him well.
Bentner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bentner 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.
Bentner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bentner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bentner 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.
Bentner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bentner controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azarow for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nick Bentner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Azarow misses with the combination.
Bentner drives through and clinches with Azarow against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azarow tries to break free but Bentner pushes him back against the cage.
Bentner wants a takedown.
Bentner jumps guard and drags Azarow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azarow is looking to stand up but Bentner won't let him.
Bentner pulls Azarow in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Bentner.
Azarow throws a lazy right hand but Bentner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azarow has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bentner drives through with a takedown into 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!
Bentner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner 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.
Azarow throws a low kick but Bentner avoids it.
Azarow drives through and clinches with Bentner against the cage.
Bentner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Azarow prevents it.
Azarow tries to circle away but Bentner has him pinned against the cage.
Azarow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bentner has him pressed against the cage.
Bentner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Azarow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Azarow is trying to force a seperation but Bentner has the dominant position.
Azarow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bentner has him pressed against the cage.
Bentner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bentner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Azarow pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azarow throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azarow misses with a kick to the body.
Azarow throws the left hand but Bentner avoids the punch easily.
Azarow catches Bentner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azarow with a lazy takedown attempt
so Bentner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Azarow is breathing heavily.
Bentner advances to half guard.
Bentner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azarow!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Azarow is rocked!
Bentner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Azarow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Azarow is still in real trouble! Can Bentner finish him?
Bentner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bentner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bentner postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Azarow badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bentner around the waist but Bentner pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bentner is the winner by TKO! Bentner jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Bentner!
Our winner, Nick Bentner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Eugene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rudy Eugene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Brown!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugene scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eugene really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eugene tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Eugene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eugene.
Brown clinches up with Eugene and pushes him back against the cage.
Eugene working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eugene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Eugene.
Eugene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eugene works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eugene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Eugene.
Eugene digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eugene is defending well.
A body shot lands from Eugene.
Brown looks winded!
Eugene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugene pushes Brown against the cage. Eugene is working some dirty boxing. Eugene pushes off with a quick right hook! Brown goes down! Brown tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Eugene moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Eugene!
Rudy Eugene gave a mention to xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carson Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy Puncherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by damn it feels good to be a gangsta. Puncherson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carson Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punchy Puncherson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puncherson throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Puncherson tried to score with a low kick but Hughes checks it.
Puncherson misses with a body kick.
Hughes throws the kick towards the body but Puncherson avoids it.
Puncherson tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puncherson is pushing Hughes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hughes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Puncherson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puncherson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puncherson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puncherson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
Puncherson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Puncherson tenderised Hughes's leg. Hughes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Puncherson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Puncherson thows a huge punch but Hughes dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to stand up here but Puncherson is controlling him well.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puncherson.
Hughes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puncherson lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puncherson is working for a submission of some sort.
Puncherson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puncherson winds up and cracks Hughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hughes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Puncherson is on him like a limpet, forcing Hughes back against the cage.
Puncherson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puncherson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by Puncherson.
Puncherson misses with a straight right.
Puncherson is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puncherson throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Puncherson only half commits.
Puncherson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Puncherson is avoiding it.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puncherson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Puncherson back to the cage. Hughes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Punchy Puncherson has been cut.
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!
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puncherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Puncherson feints and then cracks Hughes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hughes down.
Puncherson slips under a jab.
Puncherson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puncherson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Puncherson pushes him off.
Puncherson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Punchy Puncherson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puncherson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Hughes thuds his right hand into Puncherson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puncherson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puncherson's head.
Hughes throws out a leg kick but Puncherson moves out of range and Hughes only half commits.
Hughes swings for the body but Puncherson moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hughes.
Good leg kick by Puncherson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carson Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puncherson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puncherson scores with a head kick. Hughes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Puncherson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hughes should have avoided that one.
Puncherson lands with a shot to the body.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Puncherson connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Puncherson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes forces Puncherson back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Hughes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puncherson has Hughes pressed against the cage, preventing Hughes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puncherson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puncherson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puncherson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Puncherson moved out of range nicely.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Hughes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puncherson misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Puncherson, right into the meat.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Hughes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puncherson.
We've been informed that Puncherson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puncherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Puncherson wants to slow Hughes down by chopping away at his legs.
Puncherson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Puncherson lands a nice forearm strike.
Puncherson moves into full mount!
Puncherson wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puncherson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hughes has his hands clasped together but Puncherson breaks the hold and Hughes is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Puncherson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Punchy Puncherson!
Punchy Puncherson 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 Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Yolpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Yolpan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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281 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Yolpan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Yolpan moved out of range.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Yolpan moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Yolpan.
Yolpan misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Yolpan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yolpan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yolpan throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yolpan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yolpan pinned against the cage. Yolpan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yolpan lands with a good body shot.
Yolpan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Yolpan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yolpan.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Yolpan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yolpan misses with a body shot.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Yolpan shakes it off.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Yolpan sprawls well.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Yolpan counters with a straight right hand.
Yolpan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook. Yolpan ducked under it nicely.
Yolpan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Yolpan. Yolpan maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yolpan - that landed with a thud.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yolpan.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Yolpan.
Yolpan lands a nice shot to the body.
Yolpan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Andrew Jackson has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Yolpan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yolpan lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yolpan.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yolpan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short left from Yolpan.
Yolpan pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yolpan lands a nice shot to the body.
Yolpan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yolpan works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Yolpan breaks from the clinch.
Yolpan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yolpan.
Yolpan gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Yolpan.
Yolpan lands a right hand.
Yolpan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Yolpan lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yolpan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Yolpan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yolpan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yolpan.
Yolpan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yolpan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yolpan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Yolpan.
A short body shot lands from Yolpan as the two fighters clinch.
Yolpan works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Yolpan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yolpan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Yolpan.
Andrew Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Yolpan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is rocked!
Yolpan drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yolpan lands with a short shot to the head.
Yolpan is working Jackson over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yolpan drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Andrew Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yolpan is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yolpan scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Yolpan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Yolpan.
Yolpan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yolpan creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and Yolpan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Yolpan!
A victorious Robert Yolpan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Yoshidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aoki Yoshidas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshidas is just out of range.
Yoshidas takes a swing at Out's ribcage but misses.
Pablo Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out thows a left - swing and a miss!
Out moves out of range as Yoshidas strikes.
Yoshidas scores with a jab to the body.
Out misses with a hook. Yoshidas ducked under it nicely.
Yoshidas throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Out misses the target.
Out takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yoshidas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yoshidas scores with a hook.
Out takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshidas lands a slapping body shot.
Yoshidas throws a head kick that Out semi-blocks.
A jab from Out misses.
Out throws a shot from downtown. Yoshidas moves away and avoids it.
Out misses with a straight left.
A big left from Out misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshidas misses with a looping right.
Yoshidas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Out throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Out misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshidas slips under a jab.
Yoshidas scores with a shot to the body.
Out moves forwards but Yoshidas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yoshidas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yoshidas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Out to score with a decent uppercut.
Out throws a lazy right hand but Yoshidas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Out uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshidas.
Yoshidas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshidas jabs Out to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Out displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshidas throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yoshidas avoids the body shot from Out.
Out misses with an uppercut.
Out scores with a hook to the body. Yoshidas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Out gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yoshidas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Out had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoshidas defends it easily.
Out working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshidas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshidas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshidas gets to his feet - Out follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yoshidas, as that shot connected.
Yoshidas takes a swing at Out's ribcage but misses.
Yoshidas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Out throws out a loose jab but Yoshidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Out on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoshidas misses with a hook. Out ducked under it nicely.
Out tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshidas was well out of range. Poor timing from Out.
Out lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshidas seems unphased.
Yoshidas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Out.
Yoshidas stuns Out with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoshidas misses with a two punch combination.
Yoshidas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshidas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Out throws a hook to the side of Yoshidas's head but Yoshidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Out misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshidas counters with a right hand to the body.
Yoshidas lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshidas misses with an uppercut. Out saw that one coming.
Yoshidas throws a jab when Out was well out of range.
Yoshidas lands a nice looking body shot.
Out throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshidas on the side of the head.
Yoshidas cracks a nice hook into Out's ribs.
Out 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.
Yoshidas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yoshidas showed some decent athleticism there.
Yoshidas wants to work for an arm triangle but Out is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshidas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Out does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Yoshidas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Out loads up on a big right hand but Yoshidas slips the punch.
A cross from Out lands.
Out looks to throw the jab but Yoshidas is out of range.
Out avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshidas works the jab nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yoshidas.
Out tries to buck Yoshidas off but Yoshidas is having none of it.
Yoshidas trying to control the position but Out is working away.
Out manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Out looking for submissions off his back.
Out is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshidas pulls his head out easily.
Out has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshidas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshidas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yoshidas has hold of Out's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Out manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Out is trying to escape the mount.
Aoki Yoshidas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshidas looking for a guillotine from mount but Out is having none of it.
Yoshidas has control of Out's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Out regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Out really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yoshidas is working for a guillotine from mount but Out frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshidas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Out has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Out regains half guard.
Yoshidas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshidas pulls his head out easily.
Out looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yoshidas is looking for a kimura here.
Yoshidas is trying to control the action in half guard but Out is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshidas is looking for a kimura here.
Yoshidas is pressing down on Out's thigh, looking to free his foot. Out is holding on for now.
Yoshidas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Out has managed to free his arm - good work.
Out looking for submissions off his back.
Out is defending against the submission attempts here by Yoshidas.
Out looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshidas is looking for a kimura but Out is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yoshidas to get the leverage.
Out actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshidas uses his free foot to push down on Out's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Out.
Yoshidas looking for a guillotine from mount but Out is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshidas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Yoshidas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yoshidas scores with a nice strike.
Out is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshidas.
Yoshidas scores with a hook to the body. Out takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yoshidas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yoshidas ducks under a wild hook from Out.
Out throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Yoshidas misses.
A punch combination from Out misses.
Yoshidas looks to score with a jab to the body but Out is just out of range.
Out ducks under a wild hook from Yoshidas.
Yoshidas with a hook.
Yoshidas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Out's corner calls for a 1-2. Out obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshidas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoshidas slips under a jab.
Yoshidas works Out's body with a nice hook.
Out just misses with a punch to the body.
Out throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshidas on the side of the head.
Out dodges the punch combination from Yoshidas.
Yoshidas with a jab.
No joy there for Yoshidas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Yoshidas finds it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Out.
Yoshidas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshidas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Out.
Pablo Out has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshidas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Out stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yoshidas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Out has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheers as Yoshidas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Out doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshidas loads up on a big right hand but Out slips the punch.
Aoki Yoshidas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Out ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Out swings for the body but Yoshidas moves out of range.
Out uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshidas.
Out thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Out. Yoshidas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Out misses with a right hand
and Yoshidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Out throws a body punch but Yoshidas moves out of range.
Out jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Out misses with a hook
and Yoshidas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshidas looks to throw the jab but Out is out of range.
Jab by Out.
Yoshidas moves out of range as Out strikes.
Yoshidas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Out connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yoshidas scrambles back to his feet.
Out on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Yoshidas.
Yoshidas misses with a body shot.
Out scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshidas moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshidas.
Yoshidas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yoshidas scores with a jab.
Yoshidas scores with a jab. Out acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoshidas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshidas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshidas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Out.
Yoshidas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aoki Yoshidas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Out scores with a hook.
Out throws a right hand that Yoshidas ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshidas also avoids with ease.
Jab from Yoshidas.
Out misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Yoshidas both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yoshidas. That one must have hurt.
Yoshidas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Out throws a hook but Yoshidas avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Yoshidas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoshidas 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Yoshidas!
A determined Aoki Yoshidas didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Pablo Out was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry guys for this loss but you know what I think a rubber match is necessary? What do you guys think?!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kendrik Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomari Hurmio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurmio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Die for Metal. The key to victory for Kendrik Down has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kendrik Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuomari Hurmio!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hurmio.
Down stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Down wants it to stay on the feet.
Hurmio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Down's calf.
Hurmio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Down's waist but Down gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hurmio off to one side.
Down jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurmio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurmio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Down gets caught flat footed, as Hurmio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hurmio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Down striking off his back but it's not causing Hurmio any problems.
Hurmio trying to control but Down is working from the bottom.
Down will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hurmio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Down not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kendrik Down just wasn't active enough.
Hurmio lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmio lands with a right hand.
No luck for Hurmio with that takedown attempt.
Kendrik Down has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomari Hurmio.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hurmio.
Nice defenses there by Hurmio.
Hurmio throws out a loose jab but Down uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurmio connects with a leg kick. Down looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Down looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Down fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurmio on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio tests Down's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Down just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurmio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Down connects with a body shot that sends Hurmio's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurmio thows a body shot but no joy.
Hurmio delivers a nice body kick.
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Hurmio moves out of range as Down strikes.
Hurmio rushes Down and presses him up against the cage.
Hurmio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Down blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hurmio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Down clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hurmio avoiding Down 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hurmio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Down is in bad spot here.
Down turns into Hurmio and is now in his guard.
Down has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hurmio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Down can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hurmio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Down is one step ahead there.
Hurmio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down trying to control but Hurmio is working from the bottom.
Down throwing strikes but missing.
Hurmio has his feet on Down's thighs here. He's pushed Down off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Down screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuomari Hurmio!
After winning the bout, Tuomari Hurmio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kreb Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barishkov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seek and Destroy. Ivanovich has chosen Rammstein - Sehnsucht as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kreb Barishkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Ivanovich!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barishkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanovich's head.
Barishkov lands a head shot.
Ivanovich dives in and grabs Barishkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barishkov pushes down on Ivanovich's head and hops out.
Ivanovich's coach down at Madz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ivanovich's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Barishkov. No joy for Ivanovich on that attempt.
Barishkov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barishkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Barishkov.
Ivanovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barishkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivanovich somewhat.
Kreb Barishkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ivanovich.
Ivanovich shoots in and bounces Barishkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barishkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barishkov wants to sweep here but Ivanovich controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Barishkov has wrist control.
Ivanovich throwing strikes from guard but Barishkov blocks nicely.
Barishkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovich throws a strike but Barishkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ivanovich is controlling Barishkov's posture.
Ivanovich throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Barishkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovich is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov preventing the sweep.
Ivanovich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barishkov postures up.
Barishkov won't allow Ivanovich to sweep him here.
Ivanovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivanovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Ivanovich.
Ivanovich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barishkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Barishkov's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovich is pushing down on Barishkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barishkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ivanovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ivanovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanovich is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barishkov reverses the position - he's now on top in Ivanovich's guard.
Ivanovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barishkov has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich is looking for a sweep.
Ivanovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivanovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barishkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barishkov trying to control the action but Ivanovich is working from the bottom.
Ivanovich is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov wants to control but Ivanovich is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanovich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barishkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ivanovich controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barishkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barishkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ivanovich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ivanovich is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanovich is trying to control but Barishkov manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Ivanovich will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barishkov. That's going to slow Ivanovich down.
Ivanovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barishkov as he avoids it easily.
Alexander Ivanovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barishkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Barishkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barishkov scores with a jab.
Barishkov lands a nice hook to Ivanovich's body. Ivanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barishkov works the jab nicely.
Ivanovich fails to land the takedown.
Kreb Barishkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ivanovich.
Barishkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Barishkov connects with a body shot.
Barishkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barishkov! Ivanovich is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kreb Barishkov!
After winning the bout, Kreb Barishkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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