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Byzantium 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abi Algiorno (ranked 6766 p4p, 6636 weight class) and Luke Griffin (ranked 626 p4p, 621 weight class). Abi Algiorno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Griffin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abi Algiorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Algiorno tries to clinch up.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Algiorno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Algiorno looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Algiorno misses with a wild combination.
Griffin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Algiorno in his tracks.
Both fighters circling a little - Algiorno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Algiorno avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Algiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
Algiorno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Algiorno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffin's guard.
Algiorno stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Algiorno avoids it well.
Algiorno tries to counter by clinching up but Griffin breaks away and moves out of range.
Algiorno fails to land the takedown.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Algiorno.
Algiorno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Algiorno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Algiorno tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algiorno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Algiorno as Griffin tries to tie him up.
Algiorno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
Algiorno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno effectively controlling the action here.
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Algiorno avoids it well.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Algiorno is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Algiorno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Algiorno showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Griffin to stand up.
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!
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Algiorno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Algiorno stands up and waves to Griffin to follow him.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Algiorno scores with a kick to the midsection.
Algiorno drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Algiorno is proving a slippery customer.
Algiorno gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Algiorno lands a nice looking body kick.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Algiorno gets a takedown into half guard.
Algiorno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Algiorno escapes and gets back to his feet.
Algiorno misses with a combination
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Algiorno.
Algiorno closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Algiorno gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Algiorno stalling in the clinch.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Algiorno landing knees to the body.
Algiorno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin letting Algiorno take a breather here.
Griffin is struggling to control the position.
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin connects with a leg kick.
Algiorno gets a double leg takedown into Griffin's guard.
Algiorno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Abi Algiorno is winning the standup battle so far.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno scores a nice knee to the body.
Algiorno trying to land knees to the body.
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Algiorno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin throws a counter combo.
Algiorno moves into the clinch.
Algiorno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Algiorno.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin lands with a right hand.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Algiorno throws a combination. Griffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Algiorno tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Algiorno moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGriffin.
Algiorno tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Algiorno dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Algiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
As Algiorno backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Algiorno manages to avoid it all.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Algiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A punch lands to the side of Algiorno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Algiorno.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Griffin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Algiorno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Griffin tries to bum rush Algiorno with a series of wild strikes but Algiorno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Algiorno pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Algiorno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Algiorno's shoulder, as Algiorno tries to avoid the shot.
Algiorno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Griffin manages to circle out of the way.
Griffin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Algiorno is out of range and Griffin settles back down.
Algiorno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Algiorno stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Algiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Griffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Algiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Algiorno backs up against the cage.
Algiorno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Algiorno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luke Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Algiorno.
Algiorno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abi Algiorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Algiorno circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Algiorno moved out of range.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Algiorno moves out of range easily.
Griffin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Algiorno.
Algiorno has a takedown stuffed.
Algiorno checks a leg kick.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Algiorno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Griffin throws a hook but Algiorno blocks it.
Algiorno takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
Algiorno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
Algiorno tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin is looking to control Algiorno's arms but Algiorno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Griffin has his back to the cage.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Algiorno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Abi Algiorno wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Abi Algiorno misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaco Camden (ranked 3739 p4p, 4596 weight class) and Fugg Yu Upp (ranked 526 p4p, 599 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaco Camden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fugg Yu Upp!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu Upp throws a nice looking combination but Camden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yu Upp misses with a combination
and Camden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Camden.
Yu Upp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Camden pushes down on Yu Upp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yu Upp looks winded!
Camden works his foot free and advances to mount.
Camden has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Yu Upp is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaco Camden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Savage (ranked 3923 p4p, 6171 weight class) and Taki Baki (ranked 432 p4p, 574 weight class). Bam Savage had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 267.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Bam Savage looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bam Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taki Baki!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baki tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savage looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Savage lands a left and a right that send Baki crashing to the mat, dazed. Savage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Taki Baki has been cut.
Savage throws a right hand that Baki ducks under and follows up with a left that Baki also avoids with ease.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savage's waist but Savage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baki off to one side.
Savage stuffs the takedown attempt from Baki. Baki gets slowly back to his feet.
Bam Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taki Baki.
Savage throws a series of punches but Baki moves out of range.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Baki closes the distance and clinches up with Savage, looking for a takedown. Baki pushes Savage against the cage but Savage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baki walks into a left hand.
Baki lands a head kick. Savage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savage throws a series of punches but Baki moves out of range.
Baki avoids the body shot from Savage.
Taki Baki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage throws a body punch but Baki moves out of range.
Baki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baki with the counter takedown but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage tries to sprawl but Baki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baki content to control rather than advance.
Savage manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Baki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baki circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baki dives in and grabs Savage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes down on Baki's head and hops out.
A jab from Savage does it's job there.
Savage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Baki goes for a double leg but Savage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savage continues to drive forward.
Savage stuns Baki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baki manages to avoid it.
Baki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Baki tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savage throws a head kick but Baki moves out of range.
Savage throws a jab when Baki was well out of range.
Savage pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baki back to the cage. Savage follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baki shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Savage leaves Baki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Baki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savage defends well and Baki ends up having to push Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Savage misses.
Baki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savage defends it nicely.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
Baki slips a straight right by Savage.
Nice takedown defense from Savage. No joy for Baki on that attempt.
Baki has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
Savage working hard to break the clinch.
Baki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savage after a bit of a struggle.
Baki wants a takedown.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Baki keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage can't break the clinch.
Baki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savage prevents it.
Baki tries to score a body lock takedown but Savage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Baki is controlling him.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baki is trying to pull guard but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Baki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baki is looking for a takedown.
Baki is working for takedown but Savage is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taki Baki's cut.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Savage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baki.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baki can do to turn this around?
Baki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.
Baki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baki gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bam Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taki Baki.
No luck for Baki with that takedown attempt.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baki was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savage but Savage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savage scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baki throws a head kick that half lands.
Savage lands a head shot.
Baki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savage defends well and Baki ends up having to push Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch combination from Savage misses.
Baki takes one to the chin there.
Baki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savage but Savage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baki fails with a takedown attempt.
Baki throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Bam Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baki tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savage but Savage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baki misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage lands a jab to the nose.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baki or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad.
Savage lands the left hand.
Savage throws a right and a left that Baki avoids nicely.
Baki shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Baki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baki avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baki scores with a head kick. Savage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Savage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baki backs up against the cage.
Savage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baki fails to land the takedown.
Savage throws a hook but Baki avoids it easily.
Savage looks to throw the jab but Baki is out of range.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
Baki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baki closes the distance and clinches up with Savage, looking for a takedown. Baki pushes Savage against the cage but Savage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baki lands with a kick to the temple. Savage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baki.
Baki checks a leg kick.
Savage leaves Baki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Savage as he connects with a hook.
Baki lands a high kick!
Savage looks to land a combination but Baki avoids it well.
Baki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savage's head.
Baki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baki dives in and grabs Savage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes down on Baki's head and hops out.
Baki shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Savage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savage, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Savage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taki Baki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Savage leaves Baki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baki shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bam Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taki Baki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage feints a jab promting Baki to slip. Savage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Savage misses.
Baki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baki misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a nice body shot.
Bam Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baki moves away.
Savage feints a jab promting Baki to slip. Savage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baki shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savage but Savage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Baki.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Baki shoots in.
Nice straight punches there by Savage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savage.
Savage throws a leg kick but Baki moved away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Baki shoots in.
Savage punishes Baki's body with a nice straight punch.
Savage throws a nice looking combination but Baki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baki unleashes a big counter combination but Savage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Savage stuffs the takedown attempt from Baki. Baki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baki or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baki moves to clinch but Savage breaks away
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage wants to slow Baki down by chopping away at his legs.
Baki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Savage working hard to break the clinch.
Baki wants a takedown.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baki has him pressed against the cage.
Baki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Baki keeps him there for the moment.
Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baki is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage lands a jab to Baki's midsection.
Baki checks a low kick from Savage.
Baki throws a sloppy head kick and Savage moves out of range easily.
Baki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baki lands with a kick to the temple. Savage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bam Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage lands with an uppercut that bounces Baki off the cage and back into range.
Savage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baki on the side of the head.
Baki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Baki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Baki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Bam Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four 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!
A combination from Savage does no damage.
Baki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baki misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savage lands with a hook. Baki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taki Baki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savage connects with a crisp jab.
Baki misses with a head kick.
Savage scores with a punch to the head.
Baki lands with a slapping head kick.
Baki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savage's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight for Bam Savage!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Bam Savage!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Bam Savage!
Bam Savage wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hodari Akenzua (ranked 5335 p4p, 6277 weight class) and Uga Buga (ranked 524 p4p, 582 weight class). Akenzua comes to the cage accompanied by MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hodari Akenzua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uga Buga!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buga misses the shot to the body.
Akenzua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Akenzua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akenzua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buga's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Buga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Buga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buga lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Buga.
Buga with a nice cross.
Buga checks a low kick from Akenzua.
Buga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buga scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buga lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buga scores with a nice strike.
Buga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akenzua on the side of the head.
Akenzua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buga walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Buga.
Buga scores with the left hand. Akenzua knows he should have avoided that one.
Buga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akenzua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buga throws a body punch but Akenzua moves out of range.
Akenzua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akenzua's head.
Nice straight punches there by Buga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akenzua lands a jab to Buga's midsection.
Buga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akenzua.
Akenzua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buga sprawls and moves away.
Akenzua throws a combination that misses
and Buga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akenzua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akenzua manages to avoid it.
Akenzua tries to move into range but Buga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akenzua misses with a kick to the body.
Akenzua misses with a hook to the body
and Buga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buga tests Akenzua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akenzua momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akenzua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Buga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akenzua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Buga.
Akenzua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buga to score with a decent uppercut.
 Akenzua is rocked!
Buga pounces like a tiger and cracks Akenzua with a vicious hook! Akenzua is down but not out! Buga follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uga Buga!
An out of breath Uga Buga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Hodari Akenzua was interviewed post fight and said 'I thank all of the fans for coming out here and showing the support for both fighters. I will be back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason McNamara (ranked 5311 p4p, 3617 weight class) and Bombay Rat (ranked 624 p4p, 460 weight class). Rat has chosen Cocaine Krueger Holygrounds as his entrance music. 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bombay Rat!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rat throws out a counter right but McNamara avoids it with no problem.
Rat throws out a powerful jab.
Rat scores with a jab. McNamara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rat circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rat counters with a three punch combo that has McNamara backing up. McNamara nods at Rat to acknowledge the strikes.
McNamara shoots and misses
and Rat counters with a crisp one two that drops McNamara! Rat thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McNamara to his feet! McNamara is in big trouble!
McNamara is rocked!
Rat lands a big right hand that sends McNamara crashing to the mat! Rat stays standing though and waves McNamara back to his feet!
Oh McNamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNamara gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rat gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bombay Rat!
A relieved looking Bombay Rat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Fernros (ranked 2829 p4p, 24118 weight class) and Patrick Turgeon (ranked 312 p4p, 643 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fernros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scarlet - Beauty & Beast. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrik Fernros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Turgeon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernros misses with a few strikes there.
Turgeon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fernros. Fernros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Fredrik Fernros has been cut.
Turgeon clinches up with Fernros and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernros struggles to land a body shot inside as Turgeon controls his hands.
Fernros misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernros tries to circle away but Turgeon has him pinned against the cage.
Turgeon lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Turgeon.
Fernros blocking some punches.
Turgeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turgeon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Turgeon fails to land.
Fernros is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turgeon tries to throw a body punch but Fernros avoids it by throwing Turgeon back against the cage.
Fernros throws a head punch that misses.
Turgeon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernros controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Turgeon fails to land.
Turgeon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon stalling in the clinch.
Turgeon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turgeon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fredrik Fernros's cut is getting worse.
Fernros throws a head punch that misses.
Turgeon blocking some punches.
Turgeon has a couple of punches blocked by Fernros.
Turgeon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernross head.
Fernros takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fernros misses with some punches.
Fernros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turgeon throws an overhand right that lands on Fernros's shoulder, as Fernros tries to avoid the shot.
Fernros seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turgeon lands with an overhand left.
Fredrik Fernros's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Turgeon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernros dips to his left and cracks Turgeon with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turgeon misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turgeon throws out a loose jab but Fernros uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Fernros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon gets a clinch.
Turgeon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernros lands a right hand.
Turgeon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Turgeon.
Turgeon blocks an uppercut.
Turgeon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turgeon lands a body shot.
Fernros is breathing heavily.
Fernros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turgeon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fernros misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernros.
Fernros has a couple of punches blocked by Turgeon.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernros.
Turgeon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turgeon lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Fredrik Fernros's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turgeon.
Turgeon lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Turgeon.
Turgeon pushes Fernros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turgeon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turgeon lands with a short shot to the head.
Fernros misses with the head strike.
Turgeon misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Turgeon.
Turgeon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fredrik Fernros's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Turgeon!
Fredrik Fernros was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sylus Sativa (ranked 609 p4p, 1165 weight class) and Joakim Johansson (ranked 72 p4p, 152 weight class). Johansson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scarlet - Hail the apocalypse. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sylus Sativa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joakim Johansson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sativa rushes Johansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sativa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sativa.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Sativa.
Johansson trying to control the position but instead, Sativa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johansson into the cage.
A short right from Sativa.
Sativa lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Sativa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sativa misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sativa blocks an uppercut.
Sativa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson trying to control the position but instead, Sativa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johansson into the cage.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike.
Sativa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sativa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sativa is leaning against Johansson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johansson tries a body shot but Sativa blocks it.
Sativa pushes Johansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johansson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sativa lands with a right to the head.
Sativa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sativa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Sativa digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Sativa misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Sativa.
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sativa lands a shot to the body.
Johansson looks winded!
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Sativa.
A short left from Sativa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sativa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sativa lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Sativa digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Sativa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sativa digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Sativa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Sativa is leaning against Johansson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sativa lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Sativa.
Sativa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sativa.
Sativa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Sativa gets an underhook and turns Johansson into the cage.
Sativa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sativa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike.
 Johansson is rocked!
Sativa blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sativa as the two fighters clinch.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sativa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sativa.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sativa blocking some punches.
A short right from Sativa on the inside.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike.
Sativa lands a right hand.
Sativa throws a head punch that misses.
Sativa is working Johansson over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Sativa.
Sativa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sativa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sativa as the two fighters clinch.
Sativa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sativa finish him?
Sativa digs a right hand underneath Johansson's ribcage. Johansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Sativa.
A shot in the inside from Sativa.
Sativa digs a right hand underneath Johansson's ribcage. Johansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Sativa.
A left hand lands to the body for Sativa.
Johansson looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Sativa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Sativa.
A shot in the inside from Sativa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sativa.
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sativa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Sativa.
A right hook to the body lands for Sativa.
Sativa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
A short uppercut from Sativa.
Sativa lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sativa.
Good body shot from Sativa.
Sativa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sativa lands a body punch.
Sativa lands a body punch.
A short left from Sativa.
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
Sativa scores with a shot to the side of Johansson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa lands a left hand.
Sativa digs a right hand underneath Johansson's ribcage. Johansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sylus Sativa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sativa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Johansson to the canvas! Johansson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sativa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylus Sativa!
Sylus Sativa retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Sylus Sativa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Joakim Johansson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.
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