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HFA 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Armstrong (ranked 25304 p4p, 25319 weight class) and Paxton Becker (ranked 374 p4p, 386 weight class). Kelvin Armstrong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kelvin Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paxton Becker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker feints and as Armstrong raises his hands in defense, Becker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Becker manages to pass to side control.
Becker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong trying to control but Becker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Becker wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong is refusing to be controlled, as Becker sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Becker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Becker sprawls well.
Becker has managed to clinch.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Becker misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becker defends it nicely.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Armstrong sprawls well initially but Becker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Becker looks to land a strike but Armstrong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Becker is looking to advance position but Armstrong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Armstrong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Armstrong avoids the attempt from Becker to control.
Becker is looking to improve his position but Armstrong isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker has given up his back here. Will Armstrong look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Armstrong is hanging on to Becker's back as he tries to escape.
Armstrong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Becker breaks Armstrong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Becker is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paxton Becker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Becker fails with the takedown.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Becker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Becker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.
Becker shoots in looking for a takedown but Armstrong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Becker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Becker looks to move away, Armstrong throws a big counter combo but Becker just gets out of the way.
Becker rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Armstrong regains guard immediately.
Armstrong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Becker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Becker has picked Armstrong up and slammed him! Armstrong can't keep hold of the triangle and Becker manages to pass to side control!
Becker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Armstrong is not content to let Becker control the position.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Becker trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.
Armstrong gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armstrong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Becker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Becker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong throws a quick counter head kick but Becker was just out of range.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Becker counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Becker avoids it really well and circles away.
Armstrong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Becker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armstrong's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Becker advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.
Becker is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Becker looking to control but instead Armstrong has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong is not content to let Becker control the position.
Armstrong trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paxton Becker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Becker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
Becker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Armstrong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Becker throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Armstrong dives in for a single leg takedown but Becker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Becker has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Becker's efforts to push away.
Armstrong leaning against his opponent.
Armstrong gets underhooks to prevent Becker's takedown attempt.
Becker stalling.
Armstrong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Becker uses from the top position.
Becker trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Becker advances position into side control!
Armstrong is trying to work for a sweep but Becker has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker wants to control but instead Armstrong manages to regain half guard.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Becker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Becker scores with a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Becker wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Becker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Becker is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Becker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Armstrong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Becker passes into half guard.
Armstrong is not content to let Becker control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Becker seems to be looking for submissions.
Kelvin Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paxton Becker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Becker is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paxton Becker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Becker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paxton Becker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Endi Arentov (ranked 24683 p4p, 25243 weight class) and Dion Fitzwater (ranked 469 p4p, 480 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Endi Arentov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dion Fitzwater!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzwater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arentov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzwater.
Arentov rushes Fitzwater and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Fitzwater tries to break the clinch but Arentov is controlling the position.
Fitzwater drops Arentov with a big knee straight up the middle! Arentov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Arentov is rocked!
 It looks like Endi Arentov has been cut.
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
Oh Arentov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzwater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arentov backwards.
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!
Fitzwater tries a knee to the head but Arentov blocks it.
Arentov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arentov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fitzwater blocks a body shot from Arentov.
Fitzwater misses with a body punch.
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arentov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arentov misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzwater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arentov seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Arentov.
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Arentov up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arentov blocks an elbow strike.
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
Arentov scores with a takedown into Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arentov preventing the sweep.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fitzwater decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arentov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzwater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzwater misses with a knee strike.
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzwater as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Arentov up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Arentov holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzwater drops back down to his feet.
Arentov looking to stall.
Fitzwater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzwater is working for takedown but Arentov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzwater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arentov avoids it really well and circles away.
Arentov appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Fitzwater won't allow it.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
Arentov goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzwater goes for a double leg but Arentov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arentov continues to drive forward.
Fitzwater misses with an uppercut.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzwater was just out of range.
Fitzwater misses with a few strikes there.
Arentov has closed the distance and engaged Fitzwater in a clinch.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzwater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arentov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fitzwater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arentov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arentov wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving.
Arentov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fitzwater wants to stand but Arentov is controlling the position.
Arentov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater working a defensive guard here.
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Arentov kicks Fitzwater off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arentov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arentov wants it to stay on the feet.
Arentov shoots in and drives through. Fitzwater sprawls well.
Fitzwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Arentov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzwater missing with a left hand there. Arentov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzwater clinches up with Arentov and pushes him back against the cage.
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater jabs Arentov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arentov clinches.
Arentov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzwater gets an underhook and turns Arentov into the cage.
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arentov has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwater is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
Arentov misses with a head kick.
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzwater.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arentov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arentov manages to end up in side control.
Fitzwater bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arentov clinches up against the cage.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
Fitzwater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arentov smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzwater. Those never looked like landing.
Arentov lands with a kick to the temple. Fitzwater shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzwater.
Arentov fails to land the takedown.
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arentov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzwater letting Arentov take a breather here.
Fitzwater throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzwater dodges an elbow strike from Arentov.
Arentov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzwater avoids it by throwing Arentov back against the cage.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzwater to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arentov throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arentov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arentov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzwater walks away with a smile on his face. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arentov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzwater is fending him off so far but Arentov persists. Nope, Fitzwater circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzwater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arentov feinted with a counter takedown.
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arentov backwards.
Arentov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Arentov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arentov instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater throws a series of punches but Arentov avoids them all with ease.
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzwater was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fitzwater darts in looking for a takedown but Arentov gets double underhooks and turns Fitzwater into the cage.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Fitzwater with that takedown attempt.
Fitzwater lands a head kick. Arentov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Fitzwater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Arentov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Arentov back into the cage.
Arentov tries for a takedown but Fitzwater manages to get underhooks.
Arentov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arentov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzwater pinned against the cage. Fitzwater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arentov clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arentov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzwater gets an underhook and turns Arentov into the cage.
Fitzwater tries for a takedown but Arentov manages to get underhooks.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Fitzwater.
Arentov slows down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzwater keeps control of Arentov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Arentov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Endi Arentov.
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Arentov back into the cage.
Fitzwater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arentov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitzwater throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arentov has Fitzwater up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzwater lands an uppercut.
Fitzwater looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzwater is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzwater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arentov manages to pull guard.
Fitzwater wants to control from the top but Arentov keeps moving.
Dion Fitzwater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzwater throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arentov wants to stand up but Fitzwater is controlling him.
Fitzwater stands up and waves to Arentov to follow him.
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Fitzwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arentov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arentov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzwater tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arentov is in Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater kicks Arentov off and gets to his feet.
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arentov clinches.
Fitzwater decides to pull guard.
Arentov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arentov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Endi Arentov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzwater pulls Arentov in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Fitzwater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzwater has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Fitzwater!
A victorious Dion Fitzwater thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Smith (ranked 5194 p4p, 25125 weight class) and William Freeman (ranked 234 p4p, 247 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Beckham blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 Hilo, George Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, William Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Freeman tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith wants to break free but Freeman has control.
Freeman trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Freeman lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like George Smith has been cut.
Smith is trying to push Freeman away but Freeman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Freeman lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Freeman has the dominant position.
Freeman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Freeman tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Freeman lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Freeman looking to stall.
Freeman lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freeman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Freeman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Freeman trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Freeman lands an elbow inside.
Smith is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Freeman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bit of stalling here from Freeman.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Freeman.
Freeman catches Smith with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Smith forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Freeman!
The defeated George Smith had this to say: 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Poohammer (ranked 5182 p4p, 25202 weight class) and Vanderlei Branco (ranked 466 p4p, 507 weight class). The key to victory for Thor Poohammer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Poohammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vanderlei Branco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poohammer misses with the combination.
Poohammer tries to clinch up but Branco circles away and keeps his distance.
Branco has Poohammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Branco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Branco prevents Poohammer from breaking the clinch.
Poohammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Branco tries to pull guard but Poohammer holds him up against the cage and eventually Branco drops back down to his feet.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Poohammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thor Poohammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Branco.
Poohammer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco is concentrating on defense, preventing Poohammer from advancing position.
Branco wants to get back to full guard.
Branco looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco actively working from the bottom here.
Poohammer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Branco.
Branco wants to control but Poohammer is keeping busy.
Poohammer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Poohammer is breathing heavily.
Branco is trying to control but can't.
Branco 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.
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.
Poohammer is keen to just control but Branco is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vanderlei Branco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branco moves into range and clinches up with Poohammer.
Branco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poohammer to keep the fight standing.
Branco successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poohammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poohammer content to stall in guard here.
Poohammer passes Branco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Branco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Branco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poohammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Branco is tightening it up a little... Poohammer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Poohammer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Poohammer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Branco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vanderlei Branco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Jones (ranked 3692 p4p, 4306 weight class) and Brayden Tate (ranked 391 p4p, 423 weight class). Tate is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sicko mode. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trent Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brayden Tate!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick that Tate semi-blocks.
 It looks like Brayden Tate has been cut.
Tate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tate is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones drives through and clinches with Tate against the cage.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Tate tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate drops back down to his feet.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones rushes Tate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tate gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Tate backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones drops Tate with a right and a left! Jones comes rushing in but Tate regains his composure and manages to keep Jones in guard.
 Tate is rocked!
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Tate is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Tate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Tate wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tate taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tate! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jones jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Jones!
Trent Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Brayden Tate had this to say: 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Kidd (ranked 3311 p4p, 3498 weight class) and Edgar John (ranked 381 p4p, 396 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edgar Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgar John!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John.
John throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John lands with a good body shot.
John scores with a shot to the body.
Kidd throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Edgar Kidd has been cut.
Kidd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
John lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John looks to land a combination but Kidd avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kidd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kidd with a nice calf kick.
Edgar John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Kidd thows a leg kick but John checks it
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
John lands a jab-cross combination.
Kidd throws a push kick but John slaps the foot to one side.
John cracks a nice hook into Kidd's ribs.
Kidd throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on John's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
John moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
John lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
John throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kidd stumbling backwards into the cage! Kidd bounces back off the cage towards John, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! John lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! John celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edgar John!
Edgar John took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Another one to my resume, thank you all for coming.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Poyzan Cloud (ranked 2925 p4p, 3371 weight class) and Elijah Highlander (ranked 249 p4p, 273 weight class). Elijah Highlander will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poyzan Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Highlander!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highlander misses with a hook. Cloud ducked under it nicely.
Highlander throws a good cross that connects.
Cloud wants to clinch.
Cloud moves in looking to clinch but Highlander pushes him off.
Highlander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cloud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Highlander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Highlander blocks a jab.
Cloud has Highlander up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Cloud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Highlander ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Highlander no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highlander keeping moving, preventing Cloud from controlling successfully.
Highlander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cloud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cloud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cloud forces his way into half guard.
Highlander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cloud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highlander looking for submissions off his back.
Cloud is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cloud trying to control but Highlander is having none of it.
Cloud thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cloud wants to finish this one by submission but Highlander is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cloud.
Cloud is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Highlander to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Highlander shrugs it off.
Highlander tries to lock up and control but Cloud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Highlander working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cloud but it's paid off an Highlander is forced to tap! Nice work by Cloud.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poyzan Cloud!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Frey (ranked 2073 p4p, 2832 weight class) and Tui Chub (ranked 244 p4p, 312 weight class). Chub has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out LL Cool J as his entrance music. Tui Chub has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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269
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Frey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tui Chub!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chub throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chub has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frey was well out of range. Poor timing from Chub.
Chub jabs Frey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frey slips a jab from Chub.
Chub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chub misses with a lunging right hand
and Frey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tui Chub has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chub scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chub.
Chub throws a right hand that misses
and Frey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chub! Frey lets Chub back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chub is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chub looks to score with a jab to the body but Frey is just out of range.
Chub fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frey manages to avoid it.
Frey slips under a jab from Chub.
Chub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frey moves away.
It looked like Frey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chub misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Chub, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chub lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Damien Frey has been cut.
Chub throws a sloppy body shot
letting Frey counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Tui Chub's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chub misses.
Chub scores with a shot to the body.
Chub is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frey.
Chub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frey is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chub scores with a jab to the body.
Frey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chub connects with a right hand. Frey shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chub lands a jab.
Frey is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Frey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chub counters with a crisp right that sends Frey to the canvas! Chub follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tui Chub!
Tui Chub thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Soo Young Yoo (ranked 2108 p4p, 2684 weight class) and Terrell Brooks (ranked 135 p4p, 156 weight class). Brooks has chosen Stronger - Kanye West as his entrance music. Terrell Brooks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soo Young Yoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terrell Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brooks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks throws a shot from downtown. Yoo moves away and avoids it.
Brooks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yoo tries for a takedown but Brooks circles away easily
and Brooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brooks as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Brooks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
A nice side step and Brooks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoo scores with a shot to the body.
Yoo lands a lovely overhand right.
Yoo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soo Young Yoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brooks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yoo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice defenses there by Yoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks avoids the body shot from Yoo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoo.
Yoo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brooks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yoo cracks Brooks with a big elbow.
Yoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Yoo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yoo controlling the position from side mount.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yoo works to advance to full mount. Brooks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yoo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brooks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brooks shrugs it off.
Yoo controlling the pace for now.
Yoo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Brooks is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Brooks flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Yoo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Brooks and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Yoo slips an arm under Brooks chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Yoo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Yoo is squeezing on Brooks like an anaconda would it's prey. Brooks fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Soo Young Yoo!
Soo Young Yoo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerk McWanker (ranked 1677 p4p, 2059 weight class) and Frank Capot (ranked 213 p4p, 258 weight class). McWanker comes to the cage accompanied by Im A Wanker. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerk McWanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Capot!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capot scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Capot is defended easily by McWanker.
McWanker misses the shot to the body.
McWanker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Capot gets a double leg takedown into McWanker's guard.
Capot tries to free his leg and advance position but McWanker is retaining full guard.
McWanker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Capot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Capot distracts McWanker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capot trying to control the position from guard on top but McWanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWanker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McWanker working a defensive guard here.
Capot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like Capot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McWanker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McWanker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Capot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Capot trying to control the position from guard on top but McWanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capot connects with a couple of short punches.
Capot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Capot advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McWanker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Capot is taking a breather. McWanker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McWanker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McWanker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWanker.
McWanker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McWanker is trying to control the position but Capot postures up.
McWanker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Capot defends it easily.
Capot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McWanker keeping moving, preventing Capot from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McWanker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McWanker misses with a double jab.
Capot misses with a wild body shot.
Capot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Capot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Capot gets caught napping as McWanker dives in and scores a takedown. Capot manages to retain guard.
McWanker throws a big elbow that misses.
McWanker wants to pass the guard but Capot is keeping the position.
Capot working a defensive guard here.
McWanker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Capot dives on top into guard.
Capot wants to control from the top but McWanker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWanker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Capot is aware though and is defending well.
Capot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Capot trying to control the position from guard on top but McWanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWanker being controlled here, momentarily.
McWanker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capot distracts McWanker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McWanker is trying to keep Capot in close.
McWanker has his foot on Capot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Capot works his way back into a safe position though.
Capot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Capot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McWanker working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Capot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Capot has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McWanker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Capot is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McWanker pulls down on the head and he's put Capot to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerk McWanker!
As Jerk McWanker got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I just touched this boy, pause. Im coming for that ass. I love sniffing crotches man im getting such a testosterone boost. I LOVE CROTCHES'.
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