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UPF 21: Popper Vs. Morgan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Senna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Senna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The er!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by er.
Senna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Senna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Senna controlling the position from side mount.
Senna is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. er looks calm but he's in trouble here. Senna gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. er is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Senna lets go of the hold and er can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Senna!
Felipe Senna made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportsmanship Ltd. in his post fight interview.
The er was interviewed post fight and said 'no no NO NONO NO NO NO NO NO N O NO NO NO
FUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKK'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Lukobele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herrera has chosen Daddy Yankee - Gasolina as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 Helsinki, Jeremy Lukobele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joaquin Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Lukobele.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Herrera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Herrera blocks a head kick by Lukobele.
Herrera replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lukobele blocks it well.
Herrera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lukobele fails to land with a series of punches.
Lukobele throws a head kick but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lukobele napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Herrera takes a little break here. Lukobele wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lukobele is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Herrera is controlling him well.
Herrera happy to just control the position for now.
Herrera scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lukobele to see if he's OK.
Herrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herrera in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Herrera landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Herrera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Herrera lands a nice forearm strike.
Herrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Herrera is working Lukobele over with some ground and pound from side control.
Herrera is putting a hurting on Lukobele here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lukobele is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Herrera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Herrera cracks Lukobele with a big right hand but Lukobele just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Herrera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lukobele looks calm but he's in trouble here. Herrera gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lukobele is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Herrera lets go of the hold and Lukobele can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquin Herrera!
Joaquin Herrera tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iker Dedal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iker Dedal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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147 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iker Dedal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William McDougal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougal fails with the takedown.
Iker Dedal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDougal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dedal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDougal scrambles back to his feet.
McDougal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDougal decides to stand up.
McDougal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dedal is fending him off so far but McDougal persists. Nope, Dedal circles away and we're back to standing.
McDougal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iker Dedal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McDougal.
Dedal scores with a body shot.
McDougal shoots and misses
and Dedal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dedal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dedal swinging wildly here.
McDougal looks for a takedown but Dedal sprawls well.
Dedal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDougal.
McDougal closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for McDougal to work.
McDougal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dedal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDougal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dedal smiles and moves away.
McDougal fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from McDougal misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDougal is defended easily by Dedal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dedal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dedal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dedal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDougal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDougal loses concentration momentarily and Dedal pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McDougal crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Dedal finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iker Dedal!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bazooka Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pittsburgh Steelers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bazooka Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Joe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joe.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Steelers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steelers scores with a leg kick.
Steelers misses with a wild combination.
Steelers misses with a head kick.
Steelers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joe throwing a counter right hand but Steelers manages to avoid it.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Steelers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses.
Steelers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steelers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bazooka Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Steelers misses.
Joe is looking to clinch but Steelers is avoiding it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steelers - the referee stops the clock and Joe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steelers. Joe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
Steelers scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Steelers.
Joe misses with an uppercut
and Steelers counters with a left to the body.
Steelers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steelers drops Joe with a beautiful combination! Joe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steelers is looking for the KO!
Joe is rocked!
It looks like Bazooka Joe has been cut.
Steelers throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steelers feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Joe collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pittsburgh Steelers!
A determined Pittsburgh Steelers 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!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Work (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Proud to be an American - Lee Greenwood. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Work!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Work looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Work takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Work looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson drops Work with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Work looks back up at him and smiles so Jackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Work is rocked!
It looks like Aaron Work has been cut.
BAM! Jackson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Work like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jack Jackson!
Our winner, Jack Jackson, 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 Cristoff Melkovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darko Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader has chosen Thunderstruck by ACDC as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Darko Vader was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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149 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristoff Melkovick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Darko Vader!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader cracks Melkovick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Vader.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vader! But no joy.
Vader misses with a looping right.
Melkovick misses with a left hand
and Vader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melkovick scores with a jab. Vader acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkovick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Melkovick misses with a left hand
and Vader counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Melkovick's head coaches at MMA Sanok Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Melkovick has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is trying to break free.
Melkovick keeps control of Vader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vader takes a shot to the head.
Melkovick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vader's efforts to push away.
Vader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melkovick prevents Vader from breaking the clinch.
Melkovick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vader's efforts to push away.
Melkovick tightens his grip and picks Vader up, before dumping him to the ground. Vader manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melkovick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader, not yet.
Melkovick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Melkovick stands up over Vader, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Melkovick lands a couple of elbows.
Melkovick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Melkovick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Melkovick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vader can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vader wants to sweep here but Melkovick controlling him for the moment.
Melkovick has gone for a leg lock! Vader slips out almost immediately though and dives into Melkovick's guard.
Melkovick is looking to sweep but instead, Vader has passed into half guard.
Melkovick gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick working a defensive guard here.
Melkovick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vader manages to get himself to full guard.
Melkovick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melkovick lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melkovick pushing down on Vader's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melkovick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristoff Melkovick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Melkovick closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Vader to counter with a crisp jab.
Vader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melkovick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melkovick dips to his left and cracks Vader with an uppercut!
Cristoff Melkovick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkovick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vader counters with a straight right hand.
Melkovick misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Vader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader throws an off balance right hand
letting Melkovick counter with a right hand.
Melkovick throws an off balance right hand
and Vader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vader falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melkovick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melkovick takes one to the side of the head.
Vader throws a shot from downtown. Melkovick moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader moves out of range of the strikes.
Vader throws a lazy right hand but Melkovick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Melkovick or perhaps it was just good defense by Vader, which made it look bad.
Melkovick has his takedown stuffed
and Vader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Melkovick is looking to clinch but Vader is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Melkovick finds it's target.
Melkovick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vader counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristoff Melkovick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Melkovick as he connects with a hook.
Melkovick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader throws out a counter right but Melkovick avoids it with no problem.
Vader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melkovick moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader.
Vader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melkovick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vader has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Melkovick.
Melkovick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader throws an off balance right hand
and Melkovick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melkovick misses with a hook
and Vader counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Melkovick misses with a left hand
and Vader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Vader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Melkovick shoots for a double leg takedown but Vader sprawls well. He's pushed Melkovick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melkovick throws a jab but it's blocked by Vader.
Vader's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melkovick under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkovick walks into a left hand.
Melkovick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkovick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Melkovick is rocked!
Vader lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Melkovick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melkovick throws an off balance right hand
and Vader counters with a nice body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vader! Melkovick is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darko Vader!
An out of breath Darko Vader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Placencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Placencia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - The Monster Ft. Rihanna. Blahyi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All Hail Liberia Hail !!!!. Anthony Placencia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joshua Blahyi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Placencia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Blahyi!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blahyi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Placencia fails to land the takedown.
Placencia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blahyi avoids it really well and circles away.
A left and a right from Placencia both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Joshua Blahyi has been cut.
Blahyi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blahyi defending well as Placencia loads up on a big left hand.
Anthony Placencia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blahyi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Blahyi.
Placencia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blahyi counters with a shoot takedown. Placencia fights it but they end up in guard.
Placencia has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blahyi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Placencia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Placencia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blahyi looking to pass the guard.
Blahyi postures up.
Placencia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blahyi's guard.
Placencia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blahyi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Placencia is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Placencia looking to pass the guard.
Placencia trying to control the position from guard on top but Blahyi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blahyi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi keeping moving, preventing Placencia from controlling successfully.
Blahyi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blahyi wants to sweep but no luck.
Placencia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Placencia preventing the sweep.
Blahyi pulls Placencia in close to his closed guard and prevents Placencia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Placencia scoring with some ground and pound.
Blahyi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Placencia's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blahyi looking to pass the guard.
Blahyi is pushing down on Placencia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Placencia is fighting to maintain full guard but Blahyi has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Placencia is just riding it out for now. Blahyi eventually gives up the hold.
Placencia wants to get back to his feet.
Blahyi trying to control from Placencia's half guard. Placencia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Blahyi looking to pass the guard.
Placencia wants to sweep but no luck.
Blahyi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blahyi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Placencia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blahyi has managed to get both his arms back between Placencia's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Placencia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blahyi trying to control but Placencia is working from the bottom.
Blahyi passes Placencia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Placencia gets back to full guard.
Blahyi advances to half guard.
Placencia looking for submissions off his back.
Blahyi tries to pass to full mount but Placencia defends it.
Placencia actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joshua Blahyi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joshua Blahyi's cut.
That's time! Placencia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Placencia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blahyi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Placencia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Placencia.
Placencia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blahyi back to the cage. Placencia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice sprawl there from Blahyi as Placencia shoots in.
Blahyi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Placencia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Placencia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blahyi tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Placencia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blahyi swats away the attempt to clinch by Placencia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blahyi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Placencia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Placencia wants to get back to his feet but Blahyi passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi wants to work for an arm triangle but Placencia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blahyi trying to mount his opponent but Placencia defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Placencia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blahyi pushing down on Placencia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blahyi wants to pass to mount but Placencia is defending the position.
Placencia looking for submissions off his back.
Blahyi works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Placencia tries to lock up and control but Blahyi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Placencia is trying to escape the mount.
Blahyi wants to take Placencia's back but he can't do it this time.
Placencia is trying desperately to improve position.
Joshua Blahyi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blahyi misses with a head shot.
Placencia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Blahyi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blahyi looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Placencia trying to control but Blahyi is working from the bottom.
Placencia stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Blahyi throws up his legs and catches Placencia in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Placencia tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Blahyi! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joshua Blahyi!
Joshua Blahyi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machine Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Anthony Placencia stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Train More Harder And Try To Push Myself To The Limit.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kordic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil High!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Kordic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from High. Kordic shrugs it off though.
High throws a shot from downtown. Kordic moves away and avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kordic 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.
Kordic swings for the body but High moves out of range.
We've been told by High's head coaches at Cutthroat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kordic swings for the body but High moves out of range.
High feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kordic's calf.
Kordic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kordic moves into range and clinches up with High.
Kordic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
High is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Kordic.
Kordic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kordic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
High misses with some punches.
High goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
High goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
High takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, High creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kordic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High tries a body shot but Kordic blocks it.
Kordic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kordic throws a head punch that misses.
High tries to work over Kordic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kordic misses with a body punch.
High struggles to land a body shot inside as Kordic controls his hands.
Kordic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kordic throws a punch but it's blocked by High.
Kordic lands with a right to the head.
High doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kordic misses with a hook to the ribs.
High lands a left hand.
High misses with a punch to the body.
Kordic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kordic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kordic throws a punch but it's blocked by High.
Kordic works on High's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from High.
Kordic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
High regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kordic.
High looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kordic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kordic is in close to High's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kordic trying to control the position from guard on top but High is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kordic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kordic trying to control the position from guard on top but High is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kordic with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
High avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kordic throwing strikes but missing.
Kordic trying to move into half guard but instead High has managed to sweep!
Kordic has High pulled in close to control his posture.
High wants to control from the top but Kordic keeps moving.
High stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kordic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
High being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kordic looking to hit a scissor sweep but High is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kordic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kordic.
High working aggressively here.
High presses Kordic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
High working aggressively here.
Kordic misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kordic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kordic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kordic lands in his opponent's guard.
Kordic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kordic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kordic throwing strikes from guard but High blocks nicely.
Kordic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
High working a defensive guard but Kordic manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kordic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
High is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kordic working the body and head with strikes.
High takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
High can't do much from the bottom here.
Kordic working the ground and pound.
Kordic is trying to get an arm triangle but High is defending well.
Kordic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kordic throws an elbow but High slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kordic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kordic taking a break here but High is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kordic is looking to take a break and control but High is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kordic lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Kordic there.
High is not content to let Kordic control the position.
High is looking for a sweep. Kordic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kordic throwing shots but High is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kordic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kordic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kordic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kordic connects with a solid leg kick.
Kordic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kordic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
High avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kordic.
High has hold of Kordic's hands but Kordic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kordic lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked High! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kordic jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kordic!
John Kordic is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, John Kordic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mustafiq Rana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Kilkenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rana comes to the cage accompanied by Spaceman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustafiq Rana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Kilkenny!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilkenny misses with a double jab
so Rana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kilkenny wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilkenny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rana wants to control from the top but Kilkenny keeps moving.
Rana postures up in Kilkenny's guard and throws a big left but Kilkenny blocks it.
Rana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilkenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rana postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kilkenny to stand up.
Kilkenny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Rana has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rana looking to score a takedown here. Kilkenny is defending well but Rana drives through and ends up in Kilkenny's guard.
Kilkenny is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rana presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Kilkenny.
Kilkenny breaks from the clinch.
Lance Kilkenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilkenny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rana's hands.
Kilkenny listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilkenny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilkenny lands a left and a right that send Rana crashing to the mat, dazed. Kilkenny thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rana is rocked!
It looks like Mustafiq Rana has been cut.
Rana drops his hands for a split second and Kilkenny immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rana face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kilkenny follows up with a right hand that knocks Rana into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lance Kilkenny!
Lance Kilkenny thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popper comes to the cage accompanied by Runnin with the Devil. The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgan's choice of entrance music: Ladies and Gentlemen . Robert Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Popper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
It looks like Robert Morgan has been cut.
Popper checks a leg kick.
Morgan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Popper's head.
Popper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Popper pushes Morgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Popper avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Popper.
A nice right hand lands inside from Popper.
Popper blocks an elbow strike from Morgan.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Popper blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan's coach down at Brutal Force Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morgan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popper gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morgan.
A body shot lands from Popper.
Popper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Popper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Popper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Popper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Popper blocks it.
Popper blocks an elbow strike.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Popper avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
Popper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head.
Morgan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Popper is defending well for now.
Popper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Popper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Popper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popper lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Popper.
Popper lands a shoulder strike.
Popper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Popper avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Popper.
A right hook to the body lands for Popper.
Popper dodges an elbow strike from Morgan.
Popper presses Morgan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morgan connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Morgan looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popper lands a left hand.
Popper lands with a short shot to the head.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popper is working Morgan over against the cage.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Popper presses Morgan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Popper presses Morgan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Popper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popper pushes Morgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Popper lands an uppercut.
Morgan misses with an elbow over the top.
Popper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Popper lands a right hand.
Popper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Popper avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Popper.
Popper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Popper lands a body punch.
Popper scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Popper.
Popper lands a shot to the body.
Popper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Popper lands a body shot.
Popper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morgan.
Popper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popper blocking some punches.
Popper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Popper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper blocks an elbow strike from Morgan.
Morgan throws an elbow that misses.
Popper lands a nice uppercut.
Popper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popper lands a body shot.
Popper presses Morgan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Popper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popper lands with a left to the head.
Popper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popper.
Popper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Popper avoids a wild elbow strike from Morgan.
Popper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Popper avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popper lands an uppercut.
Popper scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popper lands a nice uppercut.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Popper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Popper shoots in and gets a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Popper manages to pass to side control.
Popper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Popper trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Popper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Popper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Popper lands a nice short elbow.
Morgan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Popper controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Popper there.
Popper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Popper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morgan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Popper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Morgan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Popper scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popper is nestled in close to Morgan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Popper in particular looking to stall.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Popper has mounted him!
Morgan taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan tries to buck Popper off but he can't manage it.
Popper lands a big shot there that rocks Morgan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morgan is rocked!
That has opened up Robert Morgan's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popper lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Morgan! Popper sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Morgan and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
A relieved looking Bung Popper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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