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NYCL 16 - Rich' vs Olatunji PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Phillips (ranked 6392 p4p, 24932 weight class) and Jan Sokol (ranked 271 p4p, 307 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sokol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but Sokol defending well.
Phillips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phillips really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol is trying to get back to full guard.
Phillips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sokol controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sokol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phillips manages to get himself to full guard.
Sokol passes into half guard.
Phillips wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy.
Sokol prevents Phillips from improving his position.
Sokol winds up and cracks Phillips with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sokol controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sokol lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sokol seems content to control.
Phillips wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sokol seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Phillips is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jan Sokol!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig (ranked 5416 p4p, 6491 weight class) and Lyle Gill (ranked 175 p4p, 200 weight class). Mac Giolla Phadraig's entrance music is Genie In a Bottle. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Gill!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Giolla Phadraig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mac Giolla Phadraig is in Gill's guard.
Gill should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gill is looking to stand up but Mac Giolla Phadraig isn't so interested in that idea.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and lands a big shot to Gill's brow.
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gill has eaten all the pies!
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mac Giolla Phadraig distracts Gill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to get himself to full guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill trying to control but Mac Giolla Phadraig is working from the bottom.
Gill looking to pass the guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gill is looking to stand up but Mac Giolla Phadraig won't let him.
Gill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mac Giolla Phadraig tries to get out of the position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gill controls the pace.
Gill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is pulling down on Gill's head. It's preventing any offense from Gill, at least for the moment.
I've been told that Gill has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mac Giolla Phadraig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gill struggling a bit here.
Gill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Mac Giolla Phadraig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working over Gill with some ground and pound. Gill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mac Giolla Phadraig looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill gets back to full guard.
Gill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to get himself to full guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mac Giolla Phadraig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mac Giolla Phadraig pulls Gill in close to his closed guard and prevents Gill from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
Gill works over Mac Giolla Phadraig with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mac Giolla Phadraig wants to hit a sweep here but Gill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mac Giolla Phadraig there!
Gill tries to control but Mac Giolla Phadraig wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyle Gill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Mac Giolla Phadraig shows good takedown defense.
Gill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac Giolla Phadraig pinned against the cage. Mac Giolla Phadraig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lyle Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Giolla Phadraig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mac Giolla Phadraig lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of elbows.
Gill is trying to control the position but Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.
 It looks like Lyle Gill has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill working for a triangle but Mac Giolla Phadraig defends it easily.
Gill wants to stand but Mac Giolla Phadraig is controlling the position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of digs.
Mac Giolla Phadraig chips away with some ground and pound.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is working Gill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and lands a big shot to Gill's brow.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Gill has momentary wrist control but Mac Giolla Phadraig slips an elbow through the middle.
Gill wants to sweep here but Mac Giolla Phadraig controlling him for the moment.
Mac Giolla Phadraig with a nice head shot there.
Gill working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is in close to Gill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gill's head.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mac Giolla Phadraig is one step ahead there.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of elbows.
Mac Giolla Phadraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mac Giolla Phadraig, into his guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gill defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Giolla Phadraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to control the position here.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has his foot on Gill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gill works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Gill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has Gill pulled in close to control his posture.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Giolla Phadraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac Giolla Phadraig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyle Gill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Giolla Phadraig blocks a head kick by Gill.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
and Mac Giolla Phadraig counters with a series of strikes. Gill will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mac Giolla Phadraig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gill sprawls well initially but Mac Giolla Phadraig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill is looking for a sweep. Mac Giolla Phadraig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working Gill over with strikes.
Gill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Giolla Phadraig moves into full mount! Gill won't be happy about that!
Mac Giolla Phadraig working Gill over with strikes here.
Mac Giolla Phadraig fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mac Giolla Phadraig punishing his opponent with strikes.
That has opened up Lyle Gill's cut even more.
Gill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The cut above Lyle Gill's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lyle Gill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
Post fight, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig took to the microphone: 'This is quite the W.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigi Boy (ranked 5650 p4p, 6151 weight class) and Don Chromes (ranked 549 p4p, 570 weight class). Chromes has chosen Baby - Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris as his entrance music. Bigi Boy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don Chromes's chin.
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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 Amsterdam, Bigi Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Chromes!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chromes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boy circles away.
Boy feinted with a counter takedown.
Boy drives through with a takedown into Chromes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boy works over Chromes with some ground and pound from guard.
Boy is working Chromes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Chromes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chromes looks winded!
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boy chips away with some ground and pound.
Boy is stalling in the full guard.
Boy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chromes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boy postures up and lands a big shot to Chromes's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chromes's head.
 Chromes is rocked!
Boy postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Chromes covers up, he's hurt! Boy keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Boy and the ref steps in to end the fight! Boy can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bigi Boy!
Bigi Boy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Don Chromes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't lose bitches, I just learn!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Jansen (ranked 4844 p4p, 24933 weight class) and Pavel Sova (ranked 530 p4p, 663 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Jansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sova slips a jab and a cross from Jansen.
Sova with the counter takedown but Jansen avoids it easily.
Jansen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sova decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jansen's guard.
Sova lands a couple of digs.
Sova stops Jansen from standing up.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jansen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sova in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jansen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sova!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 5166 p4p, 5322 weight class) and Jacob Taylor (ranked 591 p4p, 599 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Alexander Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuznetsov jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuznetsov pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Taylor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Taylor.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuznetsov quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Kuznetsov tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuznetsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor is working for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending it quite comfortably.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuznetsov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuznetsov is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard.
Kuznetsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor gets to his feet. Kuznetsov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetsov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuznetsov wants it to stay on the feet.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuznetsov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taylor is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kuznetsov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Taylor gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kuznetsov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Taylor lets go of the hold and Kuznetsov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Taylor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prid Vijitpongpun (ranked 4627 p4p, 6201 weight class) and Baldwin Yong (ranked 493 p4p, 544 weight class). Yong has chosen Galway Girl as his entrance music. Baldwin Yong 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prid Vijitpongpun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baldwin Yong!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yong has a takedown stuffed.
Yong shoots in but Vijitpongpun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vijitpongpun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vijitpongpun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yong smiles and moves away.
Vijitpongpun moves into range and clinches up with Yong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vijitpongpun after a bit of a struggle.
Prid Vijitpongpun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baldwin Yong.
Vijitpongpun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yong prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vijitpongpun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vijitpongpun holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vijitpongpun fails to pull guard.
Vijitpongpun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vijitpongpun tries to pull guard but Yong holds him up against the cage and eventually Vijitpongpun drops back down to his feet.
That's two 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.
Yong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vijitpongpun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vijitpongpun is trying to drag Yong to the mat but Yong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yong has Vijitpongpun pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vijitpongpun tumbling to the mat - Yong dives into Vijitpongpun's guard.
Yong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vijitpongpun has momentary wrist control but Yong slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vijitpongpun's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vijitpongpun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vijitpongpun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yong on the ground.
Vijitpongpun with a nice head shot there.
Vijitpongpun wants to control from the top but Yong keeps moving.
Yong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been informed that Yong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vijitpongpun wants to control from the top but Yong keeps moving.
Yong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vijitpongpun puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vijitpongpun throwing shots but Yong is blocking nicely.
Vijitpongpun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vijitpongpun tries to stand and escape but Yong is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prid Vijitpongpun will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vijitpongpun with a poor takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Yong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vijitpongpun's guard.
Vijitpongpun wants to stand but Yong is controlling the position.
Yong cracks Vijitpongpun with a solid left hand.
Yong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vijitpongpun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
 Vijitpongpun is rocked!
Yong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vijitpongpun's head.
Oh Vijitpongpun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baldwin Yong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yong scoring with some ground and pound.
Yong loads up on a big left hand. Vijitpongpun felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Yong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Vijitpongpun can't hide his disappointment, as Yong celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldwin Yong!
After winning the bout, Baldwin Yong 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Sykora (ranked 4960 p4p, 5459 weight class) and Draylen Johnson (ranked 243 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draylen Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Sykora in a clinch.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson prevents Sykora from improving his position.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Sykora is defending well.
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Sykora back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants the takedown. Sykora is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sykora's guard against the cage.
Sykora controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Sykora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykora throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykora.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sykora works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sykora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Johnson seems to have locked his on tight now - Sykora screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Johnson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Draylen Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moussa Kabore (ranked 4392 p4p, 6203 weight class) and Jack Thomson (ranked 486 p4p, 545 weight class). Jack Thomson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moussa Kabore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabore shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomson controls Kabore momentarily but Kabore frees himself.
Kabore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thomson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kabore is aware though and is defending well.
Kabore is looking to stand up but Thomson won't let him.
Kabore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kabore postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kabore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kabore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kabore postures up and lands a big shot to Thomson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomson wants to stand and escape but Kabore is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabore content to stall in guard here.
Kabore wanted to stand there but Thomson had control of the position.
Thomson is trying to control the position but Kabore postures up.
Kabore wants to stand and escape but instead Thomson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kabore working for a triangle but Thomson defends it easily.
Thomson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kabore keeping moving, preventing Thomson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomson stopping the sweep attempt from Kabore.
Kabore pulls Thomson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thomson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thomson preventing the sweep.
Kabore is pulling down on Thomson's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomson looking to pass the guard.
Thomson trying to control but Kabore is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabore drives through with a takedown into Thomson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thomson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kabore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thomson striking off his back but it's not causing Kabore any problems.
Thomson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomson, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Thomson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kabore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomson is fending him off so far but Kabore persists. Nope, Thomson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kabore to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thomson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kabore wants to pass the guard but Thomson is keeping the position.
Kabore is looking to stand up but Thomson won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moussa Kabore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kabore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kabore in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thomson is trying to control Kabore's posture but Kabore avoids it.
Kabore in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Thomson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kabore is chipping away with strikes.
Kabore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kabore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomson can do to turn this around?
Kabore works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Moussa Kabore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomson gets back to half guard.
Kabore is looking to advance position but Thomson won't allow it.
We've been informed that Thomson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kabore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thomson defends it well.
Kabore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kabore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kabore is pressing down on Thomson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomson is holding on for now.
Thomson is looking to escape.
Kabore is trying to work for a kimura but Thomson is defending well.
Kabore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomson on the ground.
Thomson wants to improve his position but Kabore is controlling well.
Kabore trying to control the action but Thomson is working from the bottom.
Kabore controlling the pace.
Kabore wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kabore shoots in but Thomson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kabore, which made it look bad.
Thomson swinging wildly here.
It looked like Kabore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kabore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kabore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabore is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thomson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kabore is trying to get an arm triangle but Thomson is defending well.
Thomson struggling a bit here.
Thomson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kabore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomson manages to get back to half guard.
Thomson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kabore is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomson tries to get to full guard but Kabore has control of the leg.
Kabore controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moussa Kabore dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thomson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kabore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kabore throws a quick counter head kick but Thomson was just out of range.
Kabore has been working on his balance at whitey's gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thomson.
Kabore fails to land the takedown.
Kabore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kabore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomson is trying to defend but Kabore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kabore is looking to pass Thomson's guard but actually Thomson recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabore slips nicely into half guard.
Kabore working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thomson's thigh. Thomson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kabore wants to get up but he can't break Thomson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thomson keeping full guard, as Kabore tries to pass.
Thomson 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.
Kabore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kabore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kabore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kabore looking to pass the guard.
Thomson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kabore postures up and lands a big shot to Thomson's brow.
Kabore stops Thomson from standing up.
Kabore controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kabore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kabore cracks Thomson with a solid left hand.
Kabore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kabore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kabore as he jumps to the side.
Moussa Kabore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomson shoots in for a double leg but Kabore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kabore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kabore tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kabore in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thomson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moussa Kabore!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 4674 p4p, 5566 weight class) and Whealer Van Hire (ranked 236 p4p, 258 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Whealer Van Hire!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Tomsett. That snapped Van Hire's head back.
Tomsett lands an overhand right.
Tomsett moves forwards but Van Hire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomsett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomsett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Hire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomsett is looking for a counter combo.
Van Hire rushes Tomsett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Hire prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Van Hire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Hire lands a body punch.
Van Hire is working Tomsett over against the cage.
Van Hire scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomsett is trying to pull guard but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage.
Van Hire scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Hire lands with a light punch inside.
Tomsett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomsett is trying to push Van Hire away but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Hire lands a shoulder strike.
Van Hire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomsett backwards.
Van Hire pushes Tomsett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Hire leaning against his opponent.
Tomsett is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dechlan Tomsett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Hire lands a nice uppercut.
Van Hire scores with a shot to the side of Tomsett's head.
Van Hire lands a body shot.
Van Hire lands a right hand.
Van Hire is leaning against Tomsett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Hire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Hire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Hire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett goes for a takedown attempt but Van Hire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Hire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomsett gets tackled into the cage by Van Hire. Van Hire maintains the clinch.
A short left from Van Hire.
Tomsett is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Van Hire fails to land.
Oh Tomsett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Hire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Hire misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomsett seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Hire lands with a left to the head.
Tomsett can't get the takedown.
Van Hire prevents Tomsett from breaking the clinch.
Van Hire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomsett's efforts to push away.
Van Hire lands a shoulder strike.
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomsett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hire unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tomsett! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Van Hire is unloading with more strikes now! Tomsett drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whealer Van Hire!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Von Richthofen (ranked 2772 p4p, 5121 weight class) and Olajide Olatunji (ranked 390 p4p, 588 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Von Richthofen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olajide Olatunji!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Richthofen throws a series of punches but Olatunji avoids them all with ease.
Olatunji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Richthofen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Richthofen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Olatunji sprawls and moves away.
Von Richthofen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olatunji is looking to clinch.
Von Richthofen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Olatunji on his heels. He'll look to pass Olatunji's guard now, I'm sure.
Von Richthofen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von Richthofen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Von Richthofen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthofen throwing strikes from guard but Olatunji blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richthofen postures up in Olatunji's guard and throws a big left but Olatunji blocks it.
Von Richthofen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Richthofen stands and steps away. Olatunji gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Von Richthofen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olatunji closes the distance looking to clinch
and Von Richthofen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Olatunji wants to get back to his feet but Von Richthofen passes into half guard.
Von Richthofen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthofen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Von Richthofen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Olatunji on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthofen slips a nice elbow through Olatunji's hands, connecting with Olatunji's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Olatunji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Richthofen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Von Richthofen tries to pass to full mount but Olatunji defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Richthofen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Von Richthofen works his way into side control.
Olatunji prevents Von Richthofen from moving into mount.
Von Richthofen is staying tight to Olatunji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Richthofen has hold of Olatunji's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Olatunji tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Von Richthofen cranks the arm and Olatunji screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Olatunji, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johan Von Richthofen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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