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Sucker Punch Pro Series 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Kraig (ranked 4109 p4p, 4281 weight class) and Kissy ONeill (ranked 515 p4p, 524 weight class). Kissy ONeill is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Kraig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kissy ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeill misses with a double jab
and Kraig moves into the clinch.
ONeill is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kraig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip ONeill to the mat. ONeill regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
ONeill has momentary wrist control but Kraig slips an elbow through the middle.
Kraig scoring with some ground and pound.
ONeill has momentary wrist control but Kraig slips an elbow through the middle.
Kraig landing with the ground and pound.
 ONeill is rocked!
Kraig cracks ONeill with a solid left hand.
ONeill is still in real trouble! Can Kraig finish him?
Kraig won't allow ONeill to get back to his feet.
Kraig lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
ONeill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraig defends well.
Kraig loads up on a big left hand. ONeill felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kraig looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! ONeill can't hide his disappointment, as Kraig celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Kraig!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lindgren (ranked 3435 p4p, 3573 weight class) and Atilla Dorn (ranked 458 p4p, 474 weight class). Dolph Lindgren could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Atilla Dorn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dolph Lindgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atilla Dorn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorn misses with a right hand
and Lindgren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dorn thinking.
Dorn lands a leg kick that knocks Lindgren off balance momentarily.
Dorn misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Lindgren blocks the leg kick.
Lindgren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorn manages to avoid it.
Dorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindgren.
Lindgren moves out of range as Dorn strikes.
Dorn misses with a left hand
and Lindgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dorn slips under a jab.
Dorn's coach down at ACME was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dorn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindgren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindgren swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorn.
A quick step to the side and Lindgren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindgren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindgren misses the shot to the body.
Lindgren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorn scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut.
Lindgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren blocks a jab.
Dorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindgren circles away.
Dorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lindgren counters with a straight right hand.
Dorn tries to clinch there but Lindgren circles away.
Dorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Lindgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lindgren throws out a powerful jab.
Lindgren moves away from the strike by Dorn.
Lindgren lands a body shot.
Lindgren lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dorn.
A counter left hand to the body from Lindgren misses its target.
Lindgren moves into range and clinches up with Dorn.
Lindgren pushes Dorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorn throws a head punch that misses.
Lindgren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren pushes Dorn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lindgren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lindgren.
Lindgren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorn being controlled against the cage.
Dorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lindgren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindgren.
Lindgren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lindgren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorn.
Lindgren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindgren.
Dorn looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindgren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindgren slows down the pace here.
Dorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lindgren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lindgren can't find room to land a body shot as Dorn controls the action.
Lindgren misses with a body punch.
Lindgren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn.
Dorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindgren is defending well for now.
Lindgren is leaning against Dorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lindgren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lindgren avoiding damage as Dorn throws knees to the body.
Lindgren avoids a wild elbow strike from Dorn.
A head punch on the inside from Dorn fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lindgren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindgren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lindgren misses with some punches.
Dorn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lindgren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dorn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lindgren blocks an elbow strike from Dorn.
Lindgren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dorn tries a knee to the head but Lindgren blocks it.
A body shot lands from Lindgren.
Lindgren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorn clinches with his opponent.
Lindgren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lindgren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dorn misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lindgren scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lindgren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dolph Lindgren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lindgren avoids the body shot from Dorn.
Dorn throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lindgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindgren instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Lindgren.
Dorn throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindgren.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindgren.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lindgren.
Dorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dorn tries to land a knee to the head but Lindgren blocks with his arms.
Dorn blocks a body shot from Lindgren.
Lindgren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Lindgren lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindgren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Lindgren.
Lindgren avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren is struggling to control the position.
Dorn is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lindgren.
Lindgren has Dorn pushed against the cage.
Dorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dorn prevents a body shot from Lindgren.
Lindgren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorn can do to turn this around?
Lindgren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindgren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dolph Lindgren is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorn misses with a hook. Lindgren ducked under it nicely.
Lindgren sizes up Dorn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Lindgren misses its target.
Lindgren jabs Dorn right on the nose. Dorn blinks but takes it well.
Dorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindgren should have avoided that one.
Dorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dorn working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Lindgren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindgren is stalling here.
Dorn letting Lindgren take a breather here.
Dorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindgren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorn's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lindgren.
Lindgren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Dorn on the inside.
Lindgren stalling in the clinch.
Lindgren has Dorn pushed against the cage.
Lindgren seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lindgren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindgren avoids it.
Lindgren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dolph Lindgren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lindgren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn throws an elbow that misses.
Dorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lindgren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dorn misses with a punch to the body.
Dorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorn trying to land knees to the body.
Dorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindgren.
Lindgren tries to throw a body punch but Dorn avoids it by throwing Lindgren back against the cage.
Dorn tries a knee to the head but Lindgren blocks it.
Dorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindgren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dorn or not.
Lindgren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lindgren lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorn letting Lindgren take a breather here.
Lindgren avoiding damage as Dorn throws knees to the body.
Lindgren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorn has a couple of punches blocked by Lindgren.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lindgren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lindgren lands a shoulder strike.
Lindgren is leaning against Dorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lindgren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lindgren dodges an elbow strike from Dorn.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lindgren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lindgren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dolph Lindgren's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lindgren clinches up against the cage.
Lindgren tries to stall but Dorn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dolph Lindgren.
Dorn swings widly with a right hand
and Lindgren counters with a right hand to the body.
Lindgren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindgren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dorn.
Dorn throws a hook but Lindgren avoids it easily.
Lindgren slips a jab and a cross from Dorn.
Dorn takes a swing at Lindgren's ribcage but misses.
Dorn lands a jab.
Dorn throws a head kick that misses
and Lindgren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindgren cracks Dorn with an open hand slap.
Dorn tries to move into range but Lindgren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindgren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lindgren pushes Dorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindgren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lindgren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindgren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dorn's head.
Dorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Lindgren.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lindgren checks a leg kick.
Dorn misses with a hook
and Lindgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lindgren cracks Dorn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Lindgren misses.
Lindgren has closed the distance and engaged Dorn in a clinch.
Lindgren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dorn is rocked!
Dorn takes a shot to the head.
Dorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindgren finish him?
Dorn scores with a knee to the head.
Lindgren is stalling here.
Lindgren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Lindgren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindgren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Lindgren.
A short right from Lindgren on the inside.
Lindgren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lindgren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren lands a shoulder strike.
Lindgren creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dorn with a big uppercut! Dorn tries to clinch up but Lindgren pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dorn to the mat! Dorn covers up and Lindgren unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dolph Lindgren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Marchionni (ranked 3961 p4p, 3969 weight class) and DJ Costune (ranked 505 p4p, 506 weight class). Costune has chosen God Save The Queen as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Marchionni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DJ Costune!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marchionni connects with a crisp jab.
Marchionni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costune throws a right hand that Marchionni ducks under and follows up with a left that Marchionni also avoids with ease.
Marchionni looks to land a left hand but Costune moved out of range nicely.
Costune thows a leg kick but Marchionni checks it
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Costune didn't expect that.
Marchionni postures up and lands a big shot to Costune's brow.
Marchionni cracks Costune with a solid left hand.
Marchionni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marchionni connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Marchionni lands a couple of elbows.
Costune is looking to stand up but Marchionni isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchionni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marchionni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marchionni cracks Costune with a solid left hand.
Costune wants to stand but Marchionni is controlling the position.
Marchionni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marchionni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marchionni is working Costune over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marchionni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marchionni looking to pass the guard.
Marchionni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Costune's head.
Marchionni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Costune's guard.
Marchionni lands strikes from half guard.
Marchionni is taking a breather. Costune says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marchionni slips a nice elbow through Costune's hands, connecting with Costune's forehead.
Marchionni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marchionni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marchionni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Costune sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchionni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marchionni thows a huge punch but Costune dodges it nicely.
Marchionni moves nicely into side control.
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
Costune takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni looks up at the clock and then as Costune takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marchionni smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costune taking a bit of punishment here - Marchionni scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marchionni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marchionni laying and praying for a moment but Costune takes advantage and regains half guard.
Marchionni content to control rather than advance.
Marchionni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Marchionni misses with a head kick.
Marchionni scores with a hook to the body. Costune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Costune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marchionni checks it well.
Marchionni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costune.
Marchionni misses with a hook.
Marchionni looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune throws a leg kick but Marchionni checks it.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marchionni attempts a counter takedown but Costune avoids it well and moves away.
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchionni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marchionni checks a leg kick.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Marchionni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni throws a right hand that Costune ducks under and follows up with a left that Costune also avoids with ease.
Marchionni looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Marchionni feints and as Costune raises his hands in defense, Marchionni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionni postures up and lands a big shot to Costune's brow.
Marchionni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Costune is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchionni is controlling him.
Pietro Marchionni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marchionni wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving.
Marchionni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marchionni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marchionni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costune can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costune wants to stand and escape but Marchionni is having none of it.
Marchionni landing with the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at The Graveyard inform us that Costune has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Costune is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marchionni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costune wants to get back to his feet but Marchionni is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marchionni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni stops Costune from standing up.
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marchionni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Costune's head.
Costune wants to get back to his feet but Marchionni is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Costune scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Costune throws a leg kick but Marchionni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marchionni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Costune sprawls and moves away.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marchionni.
Costune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pietro Marchionni is winning the standup battle so far.
Marchionni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marchionni scores with a punch to the head.
Marchionni tried to score with a low kick but Costune checks it.
Marchionni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni misses with a wild body shot.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marchionni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marchionni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Costune checks a leg kick.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune is looking for the big counter here.
Marchionni ducks right into an uppercut from Costune.
Marchionni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marchionni misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Marchionni.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Marchionni lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marchionni scores with a shot to the body.
Costune works over Marchionni's head and body with a nice combination.
Costune throws a front kick aimed at Marchionni's knee but Marchionni avoids it well.
Marchionni scores with a takedown into Costune's guard.
Marchionni sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costune wants to get back to his feet but Marchionni is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marchionni is working Costune over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marchionni controlling from the top position.
Marchionni working some strikes from top position.
Marchionni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Costune is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchionni is controlling him.
Costune manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costune breaks the clinch.
Marchionni scores with a jab to the body.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marchionni dips to his left and cracks Costune with an uppercut!
Costune throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marchionni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Costune's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchionni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marchionni prevents Costune from getting back to his feet.
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marchionni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marchionni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Costune is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchionni is controlling him.
Costune keeping full guard, as Marchionni tries to pass.
DJ Costune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marchionni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marchionni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Marchionni advances to half guard.
Marchionni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Costune with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marchionni is taking a breather. Costune says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marchionni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pietro Marchionni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costune is rocked!
Costune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marchionni moves nicely into side control.
Costune is still in real trouble! Can Marchionni finish him?
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
Marchionni in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A big shot lands for Marchionni! That's hurt Costune! Will he recover? Marchionni fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Marchionni!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Krasnov (ranked 1787 p4p, 5798 weight class) and Landon McGuire (ranked 244 p4p, 611 weight class). McGuire has chosen Godsmack - When Legends Rise as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirill Krasnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Krasnov's leg but Krasnov calmly moves out of range.
Krasnov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krasnov throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a body punch but Krasnov moves out of range.
Krasnov tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Krasnov throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Krasnov shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Krasnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krasnov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Krasnov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Krasnov moves away and avoids it.
Krasnov fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krasnov in his tracks.
Krasnov moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Krasnov didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krasnov misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Krasnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Krasnov backs off McGuire throws a huge counter combo but Krasnov manages to avoid it all.
Krasnov throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krasnov. That did some damage!
Krasnov walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
 Krasnov is rocked!
McGuire lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Krasnov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McGuire from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Krasnov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon McGuire!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 2999 p4p, 2294 weight class) and Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 409 p4p, 332 weight class). Barbosa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Unfaithful. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Basic striking
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barbosa's half guard.
Fuller wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Fuller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Fuller postures up.
Fuller working Barbosa over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Fuller's head to control him but Fuller postures up.
Fuller is working for a submission of some sort.
Fuller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa is pressing down on Fuller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuller 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.
Barbosa has his hands on Fuller's head, controlling the position.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuller is working hard here to advance position.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuller manages to get himself to full guard.
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbosa defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Fuller being controlled here, momentarily.
Fuller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa 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.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa preventing the sweep.
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa takes a swing at Fuller's ribcage but misses.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barbosa is pulling down on Fuller's head to control his posture.
Barbosa is continuing to stall.
Barbosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Fuller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Fuller throws a good cross that connects.
Fuller swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
A jab from Fuller misses.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa presses Fuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fuller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fullers head.
Fuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa pushes Fuller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Fuller's ribcage. Fuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa is working Fuller over against the cage.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fuller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa presses Fuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuller or not.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Fuller's body.
Barbosa sizes up Fuller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fuller is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Oh Fuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Barbosa! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldomir Barbosa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kahdi Mandinos (ranked 1371 p4p, 3904 weight class) and Andrey Nikonov (ranked 203 p4p, 501 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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180
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175
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahdi Mandinos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrey Nikonov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov misses with a leg kick
and Mandinos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nikonov won't be happy with that.
Mandinos trying to control the action but Nikonov is working from the bottom.
Nikonov wants to control but Mandinos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos advances nicely into full mount.
Mandinos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nikonov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mandinos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandinos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikonov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mandinos.
Mandinos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nikonov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nikonov and Mandinos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mandinos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nikonov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mandinos's guard! Nice work there by Nikonov!
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Mandinos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mandinos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nikonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mandinos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikonov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mandinos dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikonov, not yet.
Mandinos postures up.
Mandinos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandinos works over Nikonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikonov keeping moving, preventing Mandinos from controlling successfully.
Nikonov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mandinos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nikonov looking for a guillotine here but Mandinos defends easily.
Nikonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Mandinos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandinos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikonov is staying active underneath Mandinos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mandinos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos wants to free his trapped foot but Nikonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mandinos trying to control from half guard but Nikonov is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kahdi Mandinos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nikonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nikonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandinos's head.
Nikonov dives in and scores a takedown into Mandinos's guard.
Nikonov trying to control but Mandinos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikonov wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Nikonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mandinos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nikonov throws a head kick but Mandinos moves out of range.
Nikonov feints and as Mandinos raises his hands in defense, Nikonov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mandinos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mandinos trying to keep a closed guard but Nikonov is proving a slippery customer.
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Nikonov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov passes Mandinos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mandinos moves into full guard.
Nikonov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nikonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikonov stalling away here and it's allowed Mandinos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nikonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandinos is keeping the position for now.
Mandinos has his foot on Nikonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikonov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Nikonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nikonov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mandinos has locked up a guillotine! Mandinos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nikonov is holding on here and Mandinos must be using up a lot of energy. Nikonov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mandinos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kahdi Mandinos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 2183 p4p, 23032 weight class) and Cole Hotman (ranked 270 p4p, 635 weight class). Furioto comes to the cage accompanied by 韻踏合組合 - "一網打尽. Cole Hotman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Hotman!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furioto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hotman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there.
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Hotman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotman manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Hotman's guard.
Hotman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furioto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hotman is on top in guard.
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hotman wants to stand but Furioto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hotman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hotman slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hotman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hotman throws a front kick that sends Furioto stumbling back into the cage.
Hotman throws a wild body kick that Furioto sees coming a mile off.
Hotman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cole Hotman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furioto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hotman lands with a kick to the temple. Furioto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Furioto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hotman's half guard.
Hotman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hotman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Furioto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Hotman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotman manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Hotman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Hotman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotman manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Hotman's guard.
Hotman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furioto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Furioto preventing the sweep.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hotman is retaining full guard.
Hotman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Furioto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Hotman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotman manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Hotman's guard.
Furioto prevents Hotman from getting back to his feet.
Furioto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hotman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hotman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furioto's guard.
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hotman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hotman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Furioto working for a triangle but Hotman defends it easily.
Furioto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hotman doesn't defend quickly enough and Furioto has managed to lock this one up! Can Hotman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Furioto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luka Marka (ranked 1922 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Juan Christiano (ranked 278 p4p, 167 weight class). Marka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good knees
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luka Marka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marka throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano jabs Marka right on the nose. Marka blinks but takes it well.
Marka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Marka blocks the low kick.
Marka tries to clinch up
and Christiano counters with a nice body shot.
Marka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka looking to pass the guard.
Christiano pulls Marka in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marka being controlled here momentarily.
Marka throws a big right hand that misses.
Marka throws a big elbow that misses.
Marka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marka stops Christiano from standing up.
Christiano trying to control the position here.
Christiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marka prevents Christiano from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marka loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christiano sprawls well. Christiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marka gets slowly back to his feet.
Marka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marka blocks a jab.
Marka tries to counter with a takedown but Christiano is quick to defend against it.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Marka moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Marka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Christiano leaves Marka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christiano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Marka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.
Marka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christiano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marka finds it's way round the side to connect with Christiano's head.
Marka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Marka misses.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
Marka checks a leg kick.
Marka walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christiano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marka.
Christiano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Christiano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marka dives in for a single leg takedown but Christiano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marka.
Christiano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws a push kick but Marka slaps the foot to one side.
Marka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marka moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Marka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses the jab.
Marka throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano throws out a counter right but Marka avoids it with no problem.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Marka's leg but Marka calmly moves out of range.
Christiano lands a jab to Marka's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiano wants it to stay on the feet.
Marka missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christiano defends well and Marka ends up having to push Christiano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Marka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marka throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
Christiano sizes up Marka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Christiano tries a low kick but Marka avoids it.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiano wants it to stay on the feet.
Christiano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Christiano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marka tries to land a knee to the head but Christiano blocks with his arms.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Christiano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Christiano scores with a shot to the side of Marka's head.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Marka.
Marka tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Marka blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Marka is trying to drag Christiano to the mat but Christiano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Christiano prevents it.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Marka throws an elbow but it misses.
Marka wants a takedown.
Marka trying to land knees to the body.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano has Marka pressed against the cage, preventing Marka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Christiano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Christiano as the two fighters clinch.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Marka blocks an uppercut.
Christiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marka is trying to drag Christiano to the mat but Christiano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marka misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano lands a right hand.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Christiano.
Marka missing with knees to the body.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Marka avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
Christiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marka backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Christiano.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markas head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Christiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marka tries for a takedown but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christiano cracks Marka with an open hand slap.
Marka is looking to clinch.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Christiano misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Christiano lands with an uppercut that bounces Marka off the cage and back into range.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marka's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a push kick but Marka slaps the foot to one side.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka feinted with a counter takedown.
Marka misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christiano but Christiano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marka throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Marka connects with a body shot.
Marka misses with a double jab
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Marka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
Both fighters circling a little - Christiano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka stopping the sweep attempt from Christiano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christiano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luka Marka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marka.
Marka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Christiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Marka wants to sweep but no luck.
Christiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christiano preventing the sweep.
Christiano gets to his feet. Marka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Christiano lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Christiano.
Marka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christiano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 1736 p4p, 2445 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 235 p4p, 338 weight class). Jim Beam has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam misses with a few strikes there.
Beam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beam lands a jab.
Beam thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lannister if he has to take too many more of those.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt - Beam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beam misses with the body kick
and Lannister counters with a takedown into side control.
Beam bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Beam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister moves away.
Beam looks to land a combination but Lannister avoids it well.
Lannister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beam bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Beam.
Beam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lannister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lannister backs up against the cage.
It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Lannister is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lannister shoots in looking for a takedown. Beam tries to sprawl out of it but Lannister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam lands with a kick to the temple. Lannister shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lannister. That did some damage!
Lannister shoots in but Beam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lannister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beam.
Lannister gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lannister tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Beam is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lannister buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lannister!! Lannister is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Beam throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beam!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 1562 p4p, 1613 weight class) and Valery Bokov (ranked 196 p4p, 204 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobolo Jubbly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valery Bokov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jubbly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bokov.
Jubbly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jubbly walks into a stiff left hand from Bokov.
Bobolo Jubbly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jubbly looks for a takedown but Bokov sprawls well.
Bokov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jubbly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jubbly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bokov looking to control.
Jubbly trying to control but Bokov is working from the bottom.
Jubbly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bokov holds on and takes a little breather.
Bokov keeping moving, preventing Jubbly from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bokov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jubbly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bokov 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.
Good exchange - Bokov coming out on top.
Jubbly tries for a takedown but Bokov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bokov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobolo Jubbly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokov lands with a straight right. Jubbly didn't see that one coming.
Jubbly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bokov avoids it really well and circles away.
Jubbly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jubbly shoots in for a takedown but Bokov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jubbly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bokov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jubbly quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jubbly is trying to get back to full guard.
Bokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jubbly keeps working.
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.
Bokov seems to be looking for submissions.
Jubbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokov pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jubbly keeps working.
Jubbly is looking for a sweep. Bokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bokov trying to control the action but Jubbly is working from the bottom.
Jubbly is pressing down on Bokov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bokov forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jubbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokov pulls his head out easily.
Jubbly is looking to improve his position.
Jubbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokov pulls his head out easily.
Bokov trying to control from half guard but Jubbly is working away.
Bokov is stalling here. Jubbly is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bokov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jubbly has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jubbly wants to control but Bokov is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valery Bokov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bokov scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bokov.
Bokov scoring well with a low kick there.
Jubbly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bokov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jubbly to the ground. Bokov is now in Jubbly's guard.
Jubbly is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bokov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jubbly's body to avoid the submission. Jubbly has instead reached around Bokov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jubbly arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobolo Jubbly!
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pop
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