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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rio Rolla (ranked 22516 p4p, 2860 weight class) and Paul Tempest (ranked 408 p4p, 288 weight class). Paul Tempest will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rio Rolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Tempest!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Rio Rolla has been cut.
Tempest slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rolla passes Tempest's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tempest really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rolla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tempest is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla is taking a breather. Tempest 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.
Tempest is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Tempest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rolla is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tempest has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rolla is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Tempest is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rio Rolla!
In his post fight interview, Rio Rolla started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Nielsen (ranked 24933 p4p, 25616 weight class) and Tony Time (ranked 380 p4p, 390 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mathew Nielsen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mathew Nielsen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mathew Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Time!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nielsen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nielsen is looking to clinch.
Nielsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Time counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Time.
Time pulls guard successfully.
Time wants to stand and escape but Nielsen is having none of it.
Time working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nielsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nielsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Time trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nielsen controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Time looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nielsen passes into half guard.
Time looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nielsen stops Time from getting back to his feet.
Nielsen is looking to stall here but Time recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Time swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Time is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nielsen advances position into side control!
Nielsen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Time to see if he's OK.
Nielsen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Time is trying to improve his position.
Nielsen decides to stand back up. Nielsen steps back and let's Time get back to his feet.
Time throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nielsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Time finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Time postures up.
Time is in close to Nielsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen is controlling Time's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Time stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Mathew Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nielsen wants to clinch.
Time looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nielsen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Time presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nielsen can't fight it off and eventually Time manages to take the fight to the floor. Nielsen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nielsen working a defensive guard but Time passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Time postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it.
Nielsen controls Time momentarily but Time frees himself.
Time trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mathew Nielsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Time trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
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.
Time passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Time missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Time working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Time scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Time scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nielsen is pressing down on Time's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Time passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Time looking to control but instead Nielsen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Time frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nielsen pushes Time off but Time dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to escape but Time is in control.
Nielsen stops Time from passing to mount.
Time working the head with strikes.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Time working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen wants to control but Time is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Time showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nielsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nielsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Time sprawls well initially but Nielsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Time wants to get back to his feet.
Time has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nielsen is working away from the top position though.
Nielsen is working for a kimura but Time is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Time is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time wants to get back to full guard.
Time moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Time keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Time throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Time looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Time is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Time throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nielsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Time finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Time won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Time with a nice head shot there.
Time postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nielsen pulls Time in close to prevent any damage.
Time scoring with some ground and pound.
Time landing with the ground and pound.
Nielsen is pulling down on Time's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen has momentary wrist control but Time slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Time comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Time 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Time!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey Matthews (ranked 3429 p4p, 24708 weight class) and Sean Baker (ranked 375 p4p, 466 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Baker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matthews connects with a nice looking jab.
Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthews connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Baker looks to clinch
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Baker is rocked!
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Baker dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Baker is holding his hands too far apart here. Matthews throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Baker is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Matthews!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Turmarrov (ranked 3065 p4p, 3151 weight class) and Jett Jackson (ranked 313 p4p, 322 weight class). Jackson has chosen BLACK SABBATH - Paranoid as his entrance music. Jett Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 15 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexey Turmarrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jett Jackson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turmarrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Turmarrov getting side control.
Turmarrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Turmarrov advancing to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turmarrov connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Turmarrov throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Turmarrov in close.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Turmarrov is keeping the position.
Turmarrov keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson passes Turmarrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Turmarrov defending well.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turmarrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turmarrov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jackson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Turmarrov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turmarrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turmarrov tries to get out of the position.
Turmarrov wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turmarrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turmarrov is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Turmarrov defends it.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turmarrov!
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turmarrov is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmarrov has given up his back here.
Jackson is hanging on to Turmarrov's back as he tries to escape.
Turmarrov staying busy and making it hard for Jackson to control.
Turmarrov tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jackson biding his time, controlling Turmarrov.
Jackson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Turmarrov is in real trouble here. Jackson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Turmarrov is tapping out! Jackson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jett Jackson!
Jett Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uklh Tannanaaka (ranked 3055 p4p, 3657 weight class) and Darragh Fiachna (ranked 312 p4p, 369 weight class). Darragh Fiachna 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 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 Hilo, Uklh Tannanaaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiachna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tannanaaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tannanaaka is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiachna 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.
Tannanaaka wants to stand up but Fiachna is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tannanaaka stuffs the takedown.
Tannanaaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fiachna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tannanaaka throwing a counter right hand but Fiachna manages to avoid it.
Tannanaaka lands a big head kick that sends Fiachna tumbling to the mat! Tannanaaka takes a step backwards and waves Fiachna back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fiachna is rocked!
 It looks like Darragh Fiachna has been cut.
Are you kidding me?! Tannanaaka ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Fiachna clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uklh Tannanaaka!
Uklh Tannanaaka gave a mention to Deathstrike Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximillian Herman (ranked 1849 p4p, 23700 weight class) and Changa Pachanga (ranked 233 p4p, 493 weight class). Changa Pachanga will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximillian Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Changa Pachanga!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pachanga jabs at Herman's body.
Pachanga moves into the clinch successfully.
Herman goes for a takedown attempt but Pachanga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pachanga avoids the body shot from Herman.
Pachanga unleashes a big counter combination but Herman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Herman closes the distance and pushes Pachanga back into the cage.
Pachanga breaks from the clinch.
Pachanga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Herman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pachanga.
Pachanga tries to clinch
and Herman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herman connects with a crisp jab.
Pachanga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Herman takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick by Pachanga misses
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Pachanga lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pachanga misses with a leg kick
and Herman counters with a nice double leg 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.
Herman prevents Pachanga from improving his position.
Herman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pachanga's head.
Pachanga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herman.
Pachanga has hold of Herman's hands but Herman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pachanga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pachanga controls Herman momentarily but Herman frees himself.
Herman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pachanga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pachanga looking to control.
Herman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pachanga keeping moving, preventing Herman from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman scoring with some ground and pound.
Pachanga 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.
Pachanga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herman is working Pachanga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herman is looking to work some ground and pound but Pachanga has wrist control.
Herman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pachanga is retaining full guard.
Herman connects with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pachanga's head.
Herman is in close to Pachanga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herman is working Pachanga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pachanga looking for a sweep. Not yet Pachanga, not yet.
Herman is standing up over Pachanga. Pachanga looks to escape but Herman dives into side control.
Pachanga is working to avoid the ground and pound but Herman connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Herman stalls from top position.
Herman looks up at the clock and then as Pachanga takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Herman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pachanga is looking for a sweep.
Herman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pachanga down.
Herman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Herman grinds an elbow into Pachanga's temple.
Pachanga taking a bit of punishment here - Herman scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pachanga tries to escape but Herman is in control.
Herman is looking to take a break and control but Pachanga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pachanga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Herman in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pachanga is looking for a sweep.
Pachanga is not content to let Herman control the position.
Herman working the ground and pound.
Herman trying to control the action but Pachanga is working from the bottom.
Herman scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Herman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pachanga throws a sloppy head kick
and Herman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pachanga throws a sloppy head kick
and Herman counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Pachanga off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Herman follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Pachanga was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maximillian Herman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reinhardt Eimann (ranked 1091 p4p, 2186 weight class) and Eli Vieira (ranked 143 p4p, 258 weight class). Eimann comes into the arena with Secret d'actualité blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reinhardt Eimann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira tries to clinch but Eimann moves out of range.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Eimann counters with a straight right hand.
Eimann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Pit in the buildup to the fight.
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick from Eimann.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eimann counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.
Vieira looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Eimann.
Eimann digs a good hook to Vieira's body.
Eimann drops Vieira with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vieira! Eimann dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhardt Eimann!
Reinhardt Eimann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Artusii (ranked 1699 p4p, 1150 weight class) and Oliver Hardy (ranked 203 p4p, 150 weight class). Artusii comes to the cage accompanied by Gods Plan. Oliver Hardy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Artusii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Hardy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artusii keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii is having none of it.
Hardy defending well as Artusii loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artusii.
Artusii misses with a straight right.
Hardy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardy lands a few punches from side control.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Artusii keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Artusii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Artusii is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hardy is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy is putting a hurting on Artusii here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Artusii is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Artusii some visible discomfort.
Artusii tries to bench press Hardy off him but Hardy keeps the position.
Hardy trying to control the action but Artusii is working from the bottom.
Hardy cracks Artusii with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artusii wants to get back to his feet but Hardy drags him back down.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Artusii can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy cracks Artusii with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hardy lands some shots froms side control.
Artusii is looking for a sweep.
Artusii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardy moves into full mount!
Artusii working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Artusii's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hardy raining down shots from the mount!
Hardy breaks from Artusii's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy unloading with bombs!
Artusii is bucking up trying to escape but Hardy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hardy slips a straight right by Artusii.
Hardy throws the left hand but Artusii avoids the punch easily.
Artusii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artusii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii is having none of it.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artusii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Artusii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Artusii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Artusii thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artusii stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artusii scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.
Artusii is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hardy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Artusii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Artusii throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Artusii throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Artusii.
Hardy darts in trying to clinch
and Artusii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Artusii.
Artusii throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Artusii pushes him off.
We've been told by Artusii's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Artusii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Artusii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artusii misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Artusii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artusii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artusii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Artusii as Hardy shoots in.
Artusii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Artusii tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Artusii missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon Artusii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artusii.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Artusii is out of range.
Artusii keeps the fight on the outside.
Artusii lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artusii throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Hardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Artusii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artusii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Artusii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Artusii.
Artusii scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Artusii throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy stalls.
Artusii lands an uppercut.
Artusii throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Artusii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artusii throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artusii swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Artusii misses with a looping right.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Artusii circles away.
Artusii misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
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!
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artusii misses with a straight right.
Gordon Artusii is winning the standup battle so far.
Artusii with a nice calf kick.
Artusii tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Artusii.
Artusii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Artusii dominated that second round.
That's time! Artusii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hardy slips a straight right by Artusii.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Artusii.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Artusii avoids it with no problem.
Artusii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii is having none of it.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii moves out of range.
Artusii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardy sizes up Artusii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii moves out of range.
Artusii misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Artusii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Artusii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy clinches.
Artusii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artusii misses with the head strike.
Artusii lands with a light punch inside.
Artusii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Artusii's shoulder, as Artusii tries to avoid the shot.
Artusii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artusii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy is looking to clinch but Artusii is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Artusii throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
Artusii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Artusii.
Artusii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Artusii stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artusii is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Artusii can't fight it off and eventually Hardy manages to take the fight to the floor. Artusii looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Artusii has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hardy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artusii lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artusii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Artusii misses.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Artusii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Artusii misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artusii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Artusii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gordon Artusii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gordon Artusii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Hardy.
Artusii looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Artusii misses.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii is having none of it.
It looked like Artusii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Artusii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Artusii throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Artusii misses with a body shot.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Artusii circles away.
Artusii lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy defending well as Artusii loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artusii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Artusii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii moves away
and Artusii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Artusii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artusii.
A big right from Artusii misses.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Artusii lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Artusii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Artusii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Artusii!
Gordon Artusii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 648 p4p, 1477 weight class) and Addison Lamb (ranked 61 p4p, 142 weight class). Addison Lamb looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 61 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Addison Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lamb. No joy for Hall on that attempt.
Lamb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lamb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Hall is stalling here.
Hall tries for a takedown but Lamb manages to get underhooks.
Lamb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lamb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall tightens his grip and picks Lamb up, before dumping him to the ground. Lamb manages to land in guard.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall 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. Hall seems to have locked his on tight now - Lamb screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hall, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Richard Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olly Holy (ranked 327 p4p, 240 weight class) and Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 51 p4p, 34 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Olly Holy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holy fails with a takedown attempt.
Longabaugh connects with a single shot there.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Holy saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Longabaugh coming out on top.
Longabaugh throws a sloppy head kick and Holy moves out of range easily.
A big left from Longabaugh misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy closes the distance and clinches up with Longabaugh, looking for a takedown. Holy pushes Longabaugh against the cage but Longabaugh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Holy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Holy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy moves into range and clinches up with Longabaugh.
Longabaugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holy darts in looking for a takedown but Longabaugh gets double underhooks and turns Holy into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Longabaugh to keep the fight standing.
Holy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Longabaugh uses from the top position.
Longabaugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Holy is retaining full guard.
Holy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holy has his foot on Longabaugh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Longabaugh works his way back into a safe position though.
Holy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longabaugh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holy working a defensive guard here.
Holy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Longabaugh has picked Holy up and slammed him! Holy can't keep hold of the triangle and Longabaugh manages to pass to side control!
Longabaugh moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Holy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh tries to roll over but Holy keeps him under control.
Holy moves into full mount! Longabaugh won't be happy about that!
Holy content just to control the position here.
Longabaugh is squirming around, avoiding Holy's attempts to control the action.
Holy controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holy trying to control but Longabaugh is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh tries to reverse the position but Holy maintains control.
Holy controlling his opponent.
Longabaugh is working to get back to half guard.
Holy avoids the attempt from Longabaugh to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longabaugh is squirming around, avoiding Holy's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Longabaugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Holy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holy slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Holy looks for a takedown but Longabaugh sprawls well.
Longabaugh clinches up with Holy and pushes him back against the cage.
Longabaugh is trying to push Holy away but Holy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
Longabaugh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holy tries to pull guard but Longabaugh won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Longabaugh.
Holy tries to pull guard but Longabaugh won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh misses with a body punch.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Holy.
Longabaugh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.
Holy blocking some punches.
Holy blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Holy jumps guard but Longabaugh stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holy gets control of Longabaugh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Holy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Longabaugh trying to control but Holy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holy has his foot on Longabaugh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Longabaugh works his way back into a safe position though.
Holy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holy is on top in guard.
Holy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longabaugh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holy trying to control but Longabaugh is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy passes into half guard.
Longabaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Holy sits in half guard.
Holy uses his free foot to push down on Longabaugh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holy tries to control but Longabaugh wriggling away.
Holy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holy tries to control but Longabaugh wriggling away.
Longabaugh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holy throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Longabaugh has his hands clasped together but Holy breaks the hold and Longabaugh is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Holy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olly Holy!
Olly Holy retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Olly Holy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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