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KO 5: McLennan Vs Messi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khan Dharma (ranked 6982 p4p, 24642 weight class) and Junior Dillon (ranked 653 p4p, 664 weight class). Junior Dillon 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khan Dharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dharma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dillon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dharma is in Dillon's guard.
Dharma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dharma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dillon is looking for a sweep.
Dharma cracks Dillon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dillon tries to bench press Dharma off him but Dharma keeps the position.
Dharma cracks Dillon with a big right hand but Dillon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dillon struggling a bit here.
Dharma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillon keeps working.
Dharma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dharma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dharma wants to control but Dillon is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dharma tries for a kimura but Dillon is defending well.
Dharma lands a nice forearm strike.
Dharma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dillon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dharma but great work by Dillon.
Dharma is trying to improve his position.
Dillon lands a nice forearm strike.
Dharma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dillon trying to control from half guard but Dharma is working away.
Dharma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dharma 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharma actively working from the bottom here.
Dillon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dillon is looking to take a break and control but Dharma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dharma looking for submissions off his back.
Dharma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dharma has a closed guard, preventing Dillon from standing up.
Dillon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharma has his foot on Dillon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dillon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dharma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dillon tries to free his leg and advance position but Dharma is retaining full guard.
Dillon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dharma looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dillon has picked Dharma up and slammed him! Dharma can't keep hold of the triangle and Dillon manages to pass to side control!
Dharma wants to control but Dillon postures up.
Dharma is not content to let Dillon control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dharma tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dharma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dillon off and has taken his back!
Dillon is trying to defend against the choke here but Dharma has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dharma Tightens the hold and Dillon taps out furiously! Dharma displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khan Dharma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Thanopoulos (ranked 7005 p4p, 6495 weight class) and Theon Ryan (ranked 753 p4p, 723 weight class). Thanopoulos comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - 'Till I Collapse. Atlas Thanopoulos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atlas Thanopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thanopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thanopoulos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryan won't be happy with that.
Ryan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ryan clinches up with Thanopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan breaks the clinch.
Ryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanopoulos dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Thanopoulos's head and hops out.
Thanopoulos closes the distance and clinches up with Ryan, looking for a takedown. Thanopoulos pushes Ryan against the cage but Ryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thanopoulos sprawling to the canvas! Thanopoulos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ryan finish him?!
 Thanopoulos is rocked!
 It looks like Atlas Thanopoulos has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ryan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Theon Ryan!
An out of breath Theon Ryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Atlas Thanopoulos spoke after the fight, saying 'A huge thanks to all the fans out there, and to my coaches! You guys are the reason I'm here.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalinar Kholin (ranked 5731 p4p, 24806 weight class) and John Cameron (ranked 665 p4p, 814 weight class). The key to victory for Dalinar Kholin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dalinar Kholin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cameron!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin throws a right hand that Cameron ducks under and follows up with a left that Cameron also avoids with ease.
Cameron clinches.
Cameron is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kholin to keep the fight standing.
Kholin slowing the pace effectively.
Cameron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kholin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kholin connects with the punch.
 Cameron is rocked!
Kholin throws a monster overhand right that drops Cameron! Kholin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalinar Kholin!
During a confident post fight interview, Dalinar Kholin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Twist (ranked 6707 p4p, 6352 weight class) and Robson Piddu (ranked 694 p4p, 671 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robson Piddu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist feints and then cracks Piddu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Piddu down.
Twist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Twist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Twist throws a nice looking combination but Piddu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Twist shoots in but no luck this time.
Twist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good shot there by Piddu.
Piddu connects with a nice looking jab.
Twist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piddu moves away.
Piddu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piddu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Piddu counters with a stiff right hand.
Twist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piddu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Twist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piddu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robson Piddu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Twist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Piddu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twist distracts Piddu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist wants to control from the top but Piddu keeps moving.
Twist wants to stand but Piddu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Twist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Twist throws an elbow that misses. Piddu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Twist's guard. Nice move by Piddu!
Twist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Twist keeping moving, preventing Piddu from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Piddu forces his way into half guard.
Twist is trying to control but can't.
Piddu trying to control from half guard but Twist is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piddu trying to mount his opponent but Twist defends it.
Twist is looking for a sweep. Piddu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piddu seems to be looking for submissions.
Twist wants to get back to full guard but Piddu has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piddu quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Piddu but it's paid off an Twist is forced to tap! Nice work by Piddu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robson Piddu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fiore Azul (ranked 5672 p4p, 3902 weight class) and French Idiot (ranked 602 p4p, 482 weight class). French Idiot has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fiore Azul's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fiore Azul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, French Idiot!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Azul misses.
Idiot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azul.
Azul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Idiot slips a jab and a cross from Azul.
Azul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Azul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azul throws a head kick that misses.
Idiot closes the distance and clinches.
Azul misses with a knee strike.
Azul tries to land a knee to the head but Idiot blocks with his arms.
Idiot avoiding damage as Azul throws knees to the body.
A short right from Azul on the inside.
Azul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azul'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.
Azul is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Azul for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Azul digs a right hand into Idiot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Idiot's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Idiot fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Azul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Idiot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azul blocks it with crossed arms.
Azul misses with a knee to the head.
Azul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Azul.
A short right from Azul.
Azul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Idiot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Azul.
Azul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Idiot can't break the clinch.
Azul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Idiot breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idiot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azul.
Azul throws out a powerful jab.
Azul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Idiot, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azul misses with a knee to the head.
Azul throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azul utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Azul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azul lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Azul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Idiot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Azul has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Azul.
Idiot looks winded!
Azul lands a shoulder strike.
Azul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idiot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azul lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Azul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idiot swings wildly with an uppercut but Azul uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Azul.
Idiot is trying to force a seperation but Azul has the dominant position.
Azul lands a good knee to the midsection. Idiot won't want to take too many of those.
Azul misses with a knee to the head.
Azul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Azul scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like French Idiot has been cut.
Azul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Azul.
A right hand to the body from Azul.
Azul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Azul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Idiot backwards.
Azul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Azul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idiot backwards.
Azul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Idiot avoids it.
Azul tries to land a knee to the head but Idiot blocks with his arms.
A short left from Azul.
Azul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Idiot is defending well for now.
Azul controlling the action here for a moment.
Azul tries a knee to the head but Idiot blocks it.
Azul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Idiot or not.
Azul lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azul with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azul.
Azul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Azul dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiore Azul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on French Idiot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Idiot backs up against the cage.
Idiot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idiot can do to turn this around?
Azul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Idiot, pushing him back against the cage.
Azul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azul lands a body shot.
Azul lands a left hand.
Azul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Azul scores with a shoulder strike.
Azul tries to land a knee to the head but Idiot blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Azul.
Azul tries a knee to the head but Idiot blocks it.
Idiot is breathing heavily.
Azul tries a knee to the head but Idiot blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul lands a knee to the head.
Azul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Azul.
Idiot is rocked!
A short left from Azul.
Idiot is still on wobbly legs! Can Azul finish him?
Azul lands a big right hand that drops Idiot! The killer instinct kicks in and Azul finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Azul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiore Azul!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isoo Paa (ranked 4990 p4p, 4086 weight class) and Khableep Noodlemegadov (ranked 564 p4p, 496 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isoo Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khableep Noodlemegadov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noodlemegadov misses with a wild combination.
Noodlemegadov looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Paa shoots in but no luck this time.
Noodlemegadov takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paa.
Noodlemegadov takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isoo Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noodlemegadov.
A combination from Noodlemegadov does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noodlemegadov missing with a left hand there. Paa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paa defending well as Noodlemegadov loads up on a big left hand.
Noodlemegadov throws a nice looking combination but Paa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paa throws a big counter combination but Noodlemegadov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Noodlemegadov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noodlemegadov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noodlemegadov throws a series of strikes that have Paa backpedaling.
It looks like Isoo Paa has been cut.
Noodlemegadov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Paa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noodlemegadov sprawls well. Noodlemegadov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paa gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Noodlemegadov.
Khableep Noodlemegadov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paa throws a front kick aimed at Noodlemegadov's knee but Noodlemegadov avoids it well.
Noodlemegadov misses with a two punch combination.
Noodlemegadov tries to bum rush Paa with a series of wild strikes but Paa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noodlemegadov.
Noodlemegadov takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
Paa tries to counter with a takedown but Noodlemegadov is quick to defend against it.
Noodlemegadov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paa.
Noodlemegadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Noodlemegadov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noodlemegadov misses with a two punch combination.
Paa slips a jab and a cross from Noodlemegadov.
Noodlemegadov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noodlemegadov prevents it.
Paa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Noodlemegadov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Noodlemegadov's chin but Noodlemegadov turns very nicely into Paa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Noodlemegadov.
Noodlemegadov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa has his hands on Noodlemegadov's head, controlling the position.
Noodlemegadov wants to get up but he can't break Paa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noodlemegadov defends it easily.
Paa is working an open guard so Noodlemegadov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Noodlemegadov misses with a wild combination.
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.
Noodlemegadov throws a shot to the body.
Paa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noodlemegadov takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
Noodlemegadov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Noodlemegadov manages to circle out of the way.
Paa clinches up with Noodlemegadov and pushes him back against the cage.
Paa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noodlemegadov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paa.
Good work by Paa as he checks the leg kick.
Paa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noodlemegadov.
Noodlemegadov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paa backs up against the cage.
Noodlemegadov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khableep Noodlemegadov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isoo Paa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Noodlemegadov.
A combination from Noodlemegadov does no damage.
Paa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Noodlemegadov sprawls and moves away.
Noodlemegadov misses with a low kick.
Noodlemegadov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paa rather than just go for the knockout.
Paa throws a series of punches but Noodlemegadov moves out of range.
Paa darts in looking for a takedown but Noodlemegadov gets double underhooks and turns Paa into the cage.
Paa can't get the takedown.
Paa jumps guard but Noodlemegadov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isoo Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Noodlemegadov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noodlemegadov lands a shoulder strike.
Paa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Noodlemegadov walks away with a smile on his face. Paa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Noodlemegadov leaves Paa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noodlemegadov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noodlemegadov misses with a two punch combination.
Noodlemegadov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paa. Paa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noodlemegadov.
Khableep Noodlemegadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paa shoots for a double leg takedown but Noodlemegadov sprawls well. He's pushed Paa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paa shoots for a double leg takedown but Noodlemegadov sprawls well. He's pushed Paa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noodlemegadov lands with a shot to the body.
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noodlemegadov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Isoo Paa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Paa with that takedown attempt.
Noodlemegadov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Isoo Paa's cut is getting worse.
Noodlemegadov scores with a body shot.
Noodlemegadov scores with a shot to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Noodlemegadov and sends Paa crashing to the mat! Noodlemegadov follows him down to the mat - Paa regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Paa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paa tries to get out of the position.
Noodlemegadov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Noodlemegadov lands with a good body shot.
Noodlemegadov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noodlemegadov misses with a low kick.
Noodlemegadov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noodlemegadov scores with a shot to the body.
Noodlemegadov digs a good body shot into Paa's ribs.
Noodlemegadov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paa circles away quickly and effectively.
Noodlemegadov leaves Paa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Noodlemegadov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noodlemegadov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noodlemegadov.
Paa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noodlemegadov sprawls well. Noodlemegadov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noodlemegadov.
Isoo Paa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Paa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa dives in and grabs Noodlemegadov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Noodlemegadov pushes down on Paa's head and hops out.
Paa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Noodlemegadov works Paa's body with a nice hook.
Noodlemegadov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noodlemegadov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paa is defended easily by Noodlemegadov.
Noodlemegadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paa with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noodlemegadov throws a right and a left that Paa avoids nicely.
Noodlemegadov lands a jab to Paa's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khableep Noodlemegadov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isoo Paa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Noodlemegadov throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa shoots in for a double leg but Noodlemegadov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noodlemegadov throws a shot to the body.
Noodlemegadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Paa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noodlemegadov's waist but Noodlemegadov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paa off to one side.
Noodlemegadov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paa.
Noodlemegadov works Paa's body with a nice hook.
Noodlemegadov connects with a single shot there.
Noodlemegadov scores with a shot to the body.
Noodlemegadov scores with a jab to the head.
Khableep Noodlemegadov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Noodlemegadov.
Paa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noodlemegadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noodlemegadov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paa tries to counter with a takedown but Noodlemegadov is quick to defend against it.
Paa shoots in but Noodlemegadov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noodlemegadov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isoo Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Paa with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noodlemegadov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paa checks it well.
Noodlemegadov throws a right hand that Paa ducks under and follows up with a left that Paa also avoids with ease.
Noodlemegadov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Noodlemegadov throws a series of punches but Paa avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Noodlemegadov misses.
A quick step to the side and Paa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noodlemegadov blocks a head kick by Paa.
No joy there for Noodlemegadov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Noodlemegadov. Beautiful body shot.
Noodlemegadov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Noodlemegadov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noodlemegadov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noodlemegadov throws a nice looking combination but Paa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paa drives through and clinches with Noodlemegadov against the cage.
Noodlemegadov tries to break free but Paa pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Paa.
Paa breaks from the clinch.
Noodlemegadov misses with a wild body shot.
Noodlemegadov misses with a few strikes there.
Paa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noodlemegadov prevents Paa from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Paa stalls from top position.
Paa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four 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.
Paa swings around for an armbar but Noodlemegadov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paa's guard.
Paa 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.
Noodlemegadov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paa has a closed guard, preventing Noodlemegadov from standing up.
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noodlemegadov defends well.
Paa looking for a sweep. Not yet Paa, not yet.
Noodlemegadov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paa's guard.
Noodlemegadov stands up from Paa's guard - Noodlemegadov perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khableep Noodlemegadov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noodlemegadov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khableep Noodlemegadov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Michura (ranked 3609 p4p, 5664 weight class) and Gueremo Dos Santos (ranked 463 p4p, 624 weight class). Michura comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Michura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gueremo Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Michura circles away quickly and effectively.
Dos Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Santos won't be happy with that.
Dos Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michura misses with the ground and pound.
Michura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Michura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Michura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Santos dodges the ground and pound from Michura.
Dos Santos defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Michura is controlling him well.
Michura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dos Santos, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Michura drags him back down.
Michura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dos Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Michura but great work by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Michura has his arm trapped.
Michura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dos Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Michura manages to get to full guard.
Michura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Michura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Michura.
Michura has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dos Santos defend it? Michura steps over the head and cranks it - Dos Santos is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Michura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maciej Michura!
Maciej Michura took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdeno Chara (ranked 3163 p4p, 3538 weight class) and Jacob Grayson (ranked 357 p4p, 396 weight class). Grayson has chosen My Brother's Eyes as his entrance music. Jacob Grayson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdeno Chara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson lands with a straight right. Chara didn't see that one coming.
Chara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chara throws a head kick that misses
and Grayson counters with a thumping low kick.
Chara shoots in and drives through. Grayson sprawls well.
Chara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grayson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chara.
Grayson avoids the head kick by Chara.
Grayson tries a quick counter leg kick but Chara is wise to it.
Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grayson lands with a straight right. Chara didn't see that one coming.
Grayson lands the left hand.
Grayson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grayson works the jab nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grayson enables Chara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grayson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grayson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chara is controlling him.
Chara trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson is wriggling around but Chara manages to pass to half guard.
Chara passes the guard and advances to mount!
You get the feeling that Grayson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Chara with a couple of short strikes.
Chara thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chara looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chara thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Grayson is trying to stand.
Chara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chara 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.
Chara unloads with some shots from mount but Grayson bucks and avoids them well.
Chara lands a heavy elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grayson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chara lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Grayson hang on?
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!
Chara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grayson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Grayson is rocked!
Chara postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Grayson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Chara and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdeno Chara!
Zdeno Chara managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 1702 p4p, 4201 weight class) and Rick Holland (ranked 233 p4p, 506 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Holland!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura but Holland is defending well.
Ilmarinen gets to mount! Holland was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ilmarinen working for a guillotine from mount but Holland is in no mood to give up.
Holland is trying to escape the mount.
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holland is controlling an arm, preventing Ilmarinen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Holland is having none of it.
Ilmarinen fails to take his opponent's back.
Holland is squirming around, avoiding Ilmarinen's attempts to control the action.
Ilmarinen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Ilmarinen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finbar McLennan (ranked 3838 p4p, 2611 weight class) and Ronaldo Messi (ranked 429 p4p, 312 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finbar McLennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Messi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLennan tries to keep at a distance but Messi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Messi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLennans head.
Messi pushes McLennan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Messi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Messi cracks McLennan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Finbar McLennan has been cut.
Messi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Messi clinches up against the cage.
Messi gets through McLennan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLennan tries for a takedown. No joy.
McLennan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Messi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Messi closes the distance and pushes McLennan back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Messi.
Messi cracks McLennan with a nice body shot.
Messi lands a shoulder strike.
Messi wants the takedown. McLennan is fighting it off but Messi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McLennan's guard against the cage.
Messi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McLennan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Messi is one step ahead there.
Messi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLennan is trying to control the position but Messi postures up.
McLennan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Messi manages to get himself to full guard.
McLennan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McLennan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McLennan wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
Messi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLennan drops back looking for a leg! Messi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Messi manages to kick McLennan off! McLennan jumps back into Messi's guard.
McLennan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Messi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Messi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McLennan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McLennan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from McLennan'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.
McLennan pushing down on Messi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
McLennan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Messi!
McLennan looking for a guillotine from mount but Messi is having none of it.
McLennan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Messi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Messi shrugs it off.
Messi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McLennan.
McLennan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Messi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Finbar McLennan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McLennan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Messi defends well and McLennan ends up having to push Messi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Messi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Messi lands a nice uppercut.
McLennan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Messi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Messi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McLennan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Messi walks away with a smile on his face. McLennan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finbar McLennan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLennan misses with a straight right.
Messi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLennan.
McLennan tries to keep at a distance but Messi has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLennan tries to pull guard but Messi won't allow it.
Messi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Messi.
Messi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi manages to break the clinch.
Messi has managed to clinch.
Messi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Messi pushes McLennan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Messi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Messi has McLennan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Messi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLennan tumbling to the mat - Messi dives into McLennan's guard.
Messi is posturing up here but McLennan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Messi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Messi has to tap! Slick submission there by McLennan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finbar McLennan!
After winning the bout, Finbar McLennan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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