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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kokorin (ranked 7272 p4p, 532 weight class) and Dale Holloway (ranked 4457 p4p, 448 weight class). Dale Holloway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kokorin
vs
Holloway

178 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Kokorin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dale Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holloway gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kokorin tries to free his leg and advance position but Holloway is retaining full guard.

Holloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kokorin is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Holloway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Holloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kokorin defends it easily.
Kokorin tries to free his leg and advance position but Holloway is retaining full guard.

Holloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kokorin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kokorin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kokorin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokorin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kokorin is trying to get an arm triangle but Holloway is defending well.

Kokorin tries for a kimura but Holloway is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Holloway manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kokorin's best efforts.
Holloway is looking to control Kokorin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloway avoid being mounted?

Kokorin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holloway has managed to free his arm - good work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holloway looking for submissions off his back.
Holloway is trying to maintain the position but Kokorin is very close to passing his half guard.

Kokorin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holloway is just riding it out for now. Kokorin eventually gives up the hold.
Holloway tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two 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.

Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Holloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Kokorin.
Holloway is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kokorin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kokorin's back!

Holloway looking for the RNC.
Kokorin wants to escape the position.
Kokorin is working hard here to advance position.
Kokorin is breathing heavily.

Kokorin fending off the submission attempt from Holloway.

Holloway patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is hanging on to Kokorin's back as he tries to escape.
Kokorin turns into Holloway and is now in his guard.

Holloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kokorin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kokorin stopping the sweep attempt from Holloway.
Holloway looking to control.

Kokorin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Holloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kokorin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kokorin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Holloway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Holloway has his foot on Kokorin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kokorin works his way back into a safe position though.

Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kokorin drops back looking for a leg! Holloway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holloway manages to kick Kokorin off! Kokorin jumps back into Holloway's guard.
Kokorin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.

Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kokorin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holloway controlling Kokorin's posture.

Holloway is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kokorin frees his head nicely. Oh but Holloway has switched to an armbar! Kokorin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dale Holloway!
As Dale Holloway got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: what else can I say besides, King me! '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilpo Pallero (ranked 6083 p4p, 499 weight class) and Marcus Hagler (ranked 4953 p4p, 473 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Pallero
vs
Hagler

175 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

182 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sportivité

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilpo Pallero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hagler!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagler moves in looking to clinch but Pallero pushes him off.
Hagler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pallero.
Pallero attempts a counter takedown but Hagler avoids it well and moves away.
Pallero defending well as Hagler loads up on a big left hand.
Marcus Hagler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagler with a hook.
Hagler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pallero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pallero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hagler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hagler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pallero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Hagler.
Hagler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pallero feinted with a counter takedown.
Hagler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hagler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pallero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallero staying out of range there.
Pallero tries to counter with a takedown but Hagler is quick to defend against it.
Hagler jabs Pallero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hagler.
Pallero dodges the punch combination from Hagler.
Pallero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hagler sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Hagler misses.
Pallero tries to counter with a takedown but Hagler is quick to defend against it.
Hagler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hagler misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagler scores with a head kick. Pallero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Ilpo Pallero has been cut.
Marcus Hagler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pallero slips a jab and a cross from Hagler.
Pallero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hagler tries to clinch but Pallero moves out of range.
Pallero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hagler sprawls and moves away.
Hagler misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Pallero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pallero controls the pace.
Pallero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pallero chips away with some ground and pound.
Pallero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagler wants to stand up but Pallero is controlling him.
Pallero 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.
Pallero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pallero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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.
Pallero is working Hagler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pallero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pallero slips under a jab from Hagler.
Pallero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hagler thuds his right hand into Pallero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hagler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Pallero counters with a takedown into side control.
Pallero controls the position.
Hagler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pallero connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Hagler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilpo Pallero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pallero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hagler.
Pallero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pallero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pallero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hagler misses with a straight right.
Hagler swinging wildly here.
Pallero slips under a jab from Hagler.
Hagler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pallero circles away quickly and effectively.
Pallero feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagler wants to clinch

and Pallero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hagler won't be happy with that.
Pallero in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hagler is pushing Pallero's head away, looking to escape. Pallero manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagler is trying to get back to half guard.
Pallero works to advance to full mount. Hagler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pallero controlling from the full mount.
Pallero lands a heavy elbow.

Pallero is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Pallero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ilpo Pallero!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Peaky Boy (ranked 3901 p4p, 457 weight class) and Fyurin Maxamadov (ranked 4383 p4p, 491 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Peaky Boy
vs
Maxamadov

192 cm
26
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Peaky Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fyurin Maxamadov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peaky Boy!
Peaky Boy throws a right hand that Maxamadov ducks under and follows up with a left that Maxamadov also avoids with ease.
Peaky Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxamadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Peaky Boy.
Maxamadov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fyurin Maxamadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Peaky Boy rushes Maxamadov and presses him up against the cage.
Maxamadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Peaky Boy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peaky Boy.
Peaky Boy pushes Maxamadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maxamadov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peaky Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maxamadov's efforts to push away.
Peaky Boy scores with a shot to the side of Maxamadov's head.

Peaky Boy jumps guard and drags Maxamadov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Peaky Boy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maxamadov is now in half 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!
Peaky Boy trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peaky Boy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Peaky Boy tries to kick Maxamadov off but Maxamadov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Peaky Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maxamadov wants to free his trapped foot but Peaky Boy is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Maxamadov seems to be looking for submissions.

Peaky Boy actively working from the bottom here.
Peaky Boy trying to control but Maxamadov postures up.

Peaky Boy actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peaky Boy is looking to control Maxamadov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peaky Boy avoid being mounted?
Peaky Boy is refusing to be controlled, as Maxamadov sits in half guard.
Peaky Boy is trying to control but can't.
Maxamadov tries to pass to full mount but Peaky Boy defends it.
Peaky Boy is trying to control but Maxamadov manages to pass to mount!
Maxamadov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peaky Boy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peaky Boy gets back to full guard.

Peaky Boy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maxamadov passes into half guard.

Peaky Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Peaky Boy looking for submissions off his back.
Peaky Boy wants to control but Maxamadov passes into side.
Maxamadov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peaky Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peaky Boy tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maxamadov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peaky Boy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Peaky Boy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maxamadov is staying tight to Peaky Boy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Peaky Boy can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Peaky Boy dominated that round.
That's time! Peaky Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maxamadov throws an off balance right hand
and Peaky Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
Maxamadov lands with a hook. Peaky Boy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maxamadov connects with the punch.
Maxamadov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peaky Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Peaky Boy takes one to the chin there.
Maxamadov misses the shot to the body.
Peaky Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maxamadov misses with a hook.
A cross from Maxamadov lands.
Maxamadov throws a right hand that misses
and Peaky Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maxamadov jabs Peaky Boy right on the nose. Peaky Boy blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxamadov lands a slapping body shot.
Peaky Boy slips under a jab from Maxamadov.
Peaky Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peaky Boy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maxamadov.
Peaky Boy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maxamadov misses with a looping right.
Peaky Boy is looking for a counter combo.
Maxamadov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Peaky Boy shoots in but Maxamadov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peaky Boy throws out a loose jab but Maxamadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maxamadov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Peaky Boy is rocked!
Maxamadov plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Peaky Boy to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Peaky Boy just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fyurin Maxamadov!
The defeated Tommy Peaky Boy had this to say: 'if i lost to this clown there is no hope for me'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Davidson (ranked 3989 p4p, 349 weight class) and Fish Hands (ranked 4082 p4p, 355 weight class). Fish Hands has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Liam Davidson's chin.

Davidson
vs
Hands

180 cm
20
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

215 cm
19
269 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Sportivité

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fish Hands!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hands's coach down at Temple of Illumination was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hands's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Davidson instigates a clinch.
Davidson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hands prevents the takedown attempt.
Davidson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davidson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hands shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davidson lands with a short shot to the head.
Davidson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson misses with a body punch.
Davidson working aggressively here.
Davidson lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davidson.
Hands taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hands controls his hands.

Hands breaks from the clinch.
Davidson throws out a powerful jab.
Davidson misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Hands throws a body punch but Davidson moves out of range.
Hands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davidson.
Hands slips a straight right by Davidson.
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Hands looks to land a right hand but Davidson moved out of range.
Davidson tries to counter with a takedown but Hands is quick to defend against it.
Davidson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davidson throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.
Hands lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidson feinted with a counter takedown.
Fish Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away.
Davidson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Hands.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidson.
Liam Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.
Davidson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davidson missing with a left hand there. Hands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Davidson clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands blocking some punches.
Davidson tries a body shot but Hands blocks it.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Davidson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hands slows down the pace here.

Hands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hands throws a right and a left that Davidson avoids nicely.
Davidson misses with a straight right.
Hands lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davidson at a distance.
Davidson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hands swings for the body but Davidson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
Davidson lands the left hand.
Davidson misses with a looping right.
Davidson throws a right hand that misses
and Hands counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davidson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Davidson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Davidson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hands slips a straight right by Davidson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davidson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davidson looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
Hands throws out a counter right but Davidson avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fish Hands will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hands swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
Davidson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hands.
Davidson feinted with a counter takedown.
Hands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Davidson fails with the takedown
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson cracks Hands with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davidson throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.

Davidson gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands is trying to improve his position.
Hands trying to remain calm as Davidson controls from the top position.
Hands struggling a bit here.
Davidson taking a breather here.
Hands is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Davidson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hands is trying desperately to improve position.
Davidson controlling from the full mount.
Hands tries to improve his position but instead Davidson has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands is really stuck here.
Davidson not allowing Hands to control his hands.
Hands can't escape the position.
Davidson controls the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Davidson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hands trying to control the action but Davidson just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Hands right now.
Davidson has the hooks in. Hands is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson controls the position.
Hands just trying to survive but Davidson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Davidson controls the action.
Hands is trying to break free.
Hands trying to control the action but Davidson just sinks the hooks in.
Hands is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hands trying to control the position but Davidson manages to sink in the hooks.
Hands wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is not going to allow Hands to sit and survive in this position.
Hands is really stuck here.

Davidson has his arm under Hands's chin here. Game over son! Davidson squeezes tightly and Hands is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Davidson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Decimal (ranked 4417 p4p, 228 weight class) and Nick Lion (ranked 4229 p4p, 221 weight class). Decimal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Dewey Decimal Rap. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Decimal
vs
Lion

150 cm
19
136 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Conviction
Sportivité

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Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Lion!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion shoots in for a takedown but Decimal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Decimal is defended easily by Lion.

Decimal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lion stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal gets through Lion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Decimal misses with some punches.

Decimal has picked Lion up - he's going for a ride! Decimal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Decimal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Decimal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decimal wants to pass the guard but Lion is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lion is trying to maintain the position but Decimal is very close to passing his half guard.
Decimal is looking to advance position but Lion won't allow it.
Decimal is just content to waste time from the top position. Lion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Decimal trying to control the position from guard on top but Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decimal is stalling in the full guard.
Decimal throwing strikes from guard but Lion blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Decimal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decimal 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.
Decimal advances position into side control!
Lion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Decimal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Decimal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimal is trying to ground and pound but Lion uses the momentary lack of control by Decimal to regain half guard.
Decimal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lion's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Decimal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lion sees it coming and defends easily.

Lion is defending against the submission attempts here by Decimal.

Decimal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lion is staying active underneath Decimal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Decimal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lion is just riding it out for now. Decimal eventually gives up the hold.

Decimal seems to be working for a kimura but Lion defends the submission attempt.

Decimal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lion is just riding it out for now. Decimal eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lion is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Decimal has closed the distance and engaged Lion in a clinch.
Lion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Decimal on the inside.
Decimal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lion backwards.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Decimal just leaning against Lion, taking a breather.
Lion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimal.
Decimal lands an uppercut.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Lion is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Decimal decides to pull guard.
Lion is still in real trouble! Can Decimal finish him?

Decimal looking for a guillotine here but Lion defends easily.
Lion seems to have recovered his senses.
Decimal keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lion tries to free his leg and advance position but Decimal is retaining full guard.
Decimal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Decimal trying to mount his opponent but Lion defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Decimal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Decimal is trying to work for a kimura but Lion is defending well.

Decimal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Decimal thows a huge punch but Lion dodges it nicely.
Decimal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dewey Decimal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Decimal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been informed that Lion has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Decimal throws a strike but Lion avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decimal.
Lion keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.

Decimal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Decimal, into his guard.

Decimal working a defensive guard but Lion manages to pass into side control anyway.
Decimal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Decimal actively working from the bottom here.
Decimal tries to roll over but Lion keeps him under control.
Lion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lion throws a strike but Decimal avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Decimal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Decimal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Decimal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lion shoots in looking for a takedown but Decimal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Decimal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Decimal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Decimal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Decimal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Decimal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Decimal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Decimal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Decimal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Decimal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lion can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Decimal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Decimal throws an elbow but Lion slips to the side and avoids it well.
Decimal scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal trying to control the position but Lion is working away.

Decimal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lion tries to improve position but can't.
Decimal in side control, throwing shots but Lion defends.
Decimal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lion is avoiding damage well.
Lion tries to buck Decimal off but Decimal is having none of it.
Decimal landing a few strikes.
Lion parries the strikes from Decimal easily there. Decimal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lion to escape.
Decimal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal tries to score with some ground and pound. Lion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Decimal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Decimal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Decimal tries for a kimura but Lion is defending well.

Decimal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Decimal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Decimal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lion has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Decimal trying to control the action but Lion is working from the bottom.

Decimal is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lion is trying to escape and Decimal transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lion is forced to tap! Nice work there by Decimal! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dewey Decimal!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haro Magalo (ranked 2639 p4p, 344 weight class) and Winston Markus (ranked 3386 p4p, 416 weight class). Magalo comes to the cage accompanied by Franco - All Nighter. Winston Markus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Magalo
vs
Markus

175 cm
26
204 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Condemned
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haro Magalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winston Markus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Magalo's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magalo wants to clinch up but Markus keeps it at a distance.
Magalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markus.
Magalo throws a right hand that misses

and Markus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Markus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magalo's defenses.

It looks like Haro Magalo has been cut.
Markus blocks an uppercut.
Magalo throws a head punch that misses.
Magalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magalo misses with some punches.
Markus lands an uppercut.
Markus lands a nice elbow.

Markus drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Magalo is holding on for dear life.

Magalo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Magalo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markus thowing shots but they're missing.
Markus loads up with a big shot that hurts Magalo! He's pulled Markus in close but Markus has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Magalo survive? More strikes from Markus and Magalo is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Winston Markus!
In his post fight interview, Winston Markus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DAngelo Hawkins (ranked 1518 p4p, 173 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 1748 p4p, 189 weight class). Kron Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hawkins
vs
Gracie

180 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

174 cm
20
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Sportivité

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 - 0, fighting out of New York, DAngelo Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Hawkins misses

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Hawkins is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gracie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hawkins's body to avoid the submission. Hawkins has instead reached around Gracie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hawkins arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). DAngelo Hawkins!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Johnston (ranked 1389 p4p, 197 weight class) and Mohammed Kahn (ranked 1135 p4p, 169 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Johnston
vs
Kahn

193 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Conviction

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 London, Wayne Johnston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kahn but Kahn pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Johnston dives in and scores a takedown into Kahn's guard.

Johnston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnston has managed to get both his arms back between Kahn's legs - danger averted.
Johnston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Kahn is looking for a triangle but Johnston pushes his legs off easily.
Johnston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnston defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kahn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnston trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Johnston 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.

Johnston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnston has managed to get both his arms back between Kahn's legs - danger averted.
Johnston cracks Kahn with a solid left hand.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kahn is looking for a triangle but Johnston pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnston landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston landing with the ground and pound.
Johnston passes Kahn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnston trying to control from half guard but Kahn is working away.
Kahn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kahn gets full guard.
Johnston controlling from the top position.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
Johnston landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kahn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kahn has momentary wrist control but Johnston slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnston stands up over Kahn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kahn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Johnston with a nice head shot there.
Kahn has momentary wrist control but Johnston slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnston lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn wants to sweep here but Johnston controlling him for the moment.

Kahn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnston lands a couple of digs.

Kahn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnston defends it easily.
Johnston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnston stands up over Kahn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnston trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnston working some strikes from top position.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
Kahn wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Johnston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnston has Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn pushes Johnston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense.
Kahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnston's head.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kahn enables Johnston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kahn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Kahn has his foot on Johnston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnston works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kahn is on top in guard.

Johnston looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnston, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Johnston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kahn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnston landing with the ground and pound.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.

Kahn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnston passes into half guard.
Kahn is staying active underneath Johnston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kahn is looking for a sweep. Johnston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kahn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnston is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnston moves into full mount! Kahn won't be happy about that!
Johnston trying to control but Kahn is having none of it.
Kahn working to try and regain half guard.
Johnston looking to finish Kahn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kahn!
Johnston landing strikes from the mount and Kahn is in trouble!
Kahn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston working Kahn over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is looking to take a break and control but Kahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wayne Johnston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kahn works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kahn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnston distracts Kahn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston works over Kahn with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnston postures up and lands a big shot to Kahn's brow.
Johnston lands a couple of digs.
Kahn keeping full guard, as Johnston tries to pass.

Kahn has his foot on Johnston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnston works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnston works over Kahn with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kahn's head.
Johnston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnston lands a couple of elbows.
Johnston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kahn's guard.
Johnston is keen to just control but Kahn is a slippery customer.

Kahn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Johnston is tapping! Great win for Kahn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mohammed Kahn! Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mohammed Kahn, 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.