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Bloodsport 89: The Comeback PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Ondrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Ondrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Souza!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ondrus misses with a two punch combination.
Ondrus works over Souza's head and body with a nice combination.
Ondrus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ondrus with a jab.
Ondrus connects with a body shot that sends Souza's belly button to the back.
Ondrus misses with the combination.
Ondrus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Ondrus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ondrus throws a one two combo.
Ondrus tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ondrus throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Ondrus lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ondrus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Souza back to the cage. Ondrus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Ondrus counters with a two punch combo.
Souza tries for a takedown but Ondrus circles away easily
and Ondrus counters with a one-two to the body.
Petr Ondrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Souza.
Ondrus tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Ondrus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Souza misses with a takedown
and Ondrus counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ondrus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Souza back to the cage. Ondrus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Ondrus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ondrus.
Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ondrus on his heels. He'll look to pass Ondrus's guard now, I'm sure.
Souza won't allow Ondrus to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ondrus trying to control the position here.
Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ondrus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Souza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ondrus is working the combinations to good effect here.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ondrus counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ondrus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Ondrus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Souza tries for a takedown but Ondrus circles away easily
and Ondrus counters with a two punch combo.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Ondrus counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Ondrus to acknowledge the strikes.
Ondrus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petr Ondrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ondrus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Ondrus throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondrus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Ondrus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Ondrus counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
Petr Ondrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Souza.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ondrus counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Ondrus to acknowledge the strikes.
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.
Ondrus gets caught napping as Souza dives in and scores a takedown. Ondrus manages to retain guard.
Ondrus wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Ondrus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ondrus is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.
Ondrus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus breaks the clinch.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ondrus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ondrus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ondrus counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ondrus counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ondrus misses.
Petr Ondrus is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ondrus counters with a series of strikes. Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ondrus.
Thiago Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Ondrus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Ondrus dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ondrus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Souza misses with a takedown
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Ondrus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petr Ondrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ondrus counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Ondrus to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza tries for a takedown but Ondrus circles away easily
and Ondrus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ondrus counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ondrus is holding Souza down, trying to stall.
Ondrus sneaks out the side door and pushes Souza away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ondrus is controlling Souza's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ondrus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ondrus trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza 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.
Ondrus wants to stand and escape but Souza is having none of it.
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Ondrus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ondrus manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Ondrus's guard.
Ondrus has Souza pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four 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.
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Ondrus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ondrus manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Ondrus's guard.
Ondrus wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ondrus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ondrus looking for a sweep. Not yet Ondrus, not yet.
Thiago Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Ondrus has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Ondrus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ondrus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Petr Ondrus!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Petr Ondrus!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Petr Ondrus!
Petr Ondrus wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacManus wants to clinch but Willis slips to the side
and Willis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MacManus!
Willis gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Willis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Willis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Connor MacManus has been cut.
MacManus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Willis counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Willis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacManus shoots in looking for a takedown but Willis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacManus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Willis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Willis counters with a single leg into guard. MacManus didn't expect that.
Willis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Willis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
MacManus regains half guard there - taking advantage of Willis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
MacManus is defending against the submission attempts here by Willis.
Willis is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
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.
MacManus is defending against the submission attempts here by Willis.
MacManus tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacManus pulls Willis in to control the position.
MacManus has a closed guard, preventing Willis from standing up.
MacManus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacManus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacManus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries to roll over but MacManus keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MacManus stops Willis from getting back to his feet.
MacManus looks to land a strike but Willis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
MacManus passes Willis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Willis tries to roll over but MacManus keeps him under control.
Willis pushes MacManus off looking to stand but MacManus dives back in and keeps control.
MacManus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Willis!
MacManus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
MacManus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Willis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Willis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacManus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Willis tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacManus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willis somewhat.
MacManus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Willis misses with a double jab
and MacManus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Willis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Willis circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacManus.
MacManus closes the distance but Willis moves to the side
and Willis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MacManus!
Willis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacManus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Willis stalling.
Willis seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead MacManus has recovered full guard.
MacManus pulls Willis in close to his closed guard and prevents Willis from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to stand but MacManus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Willis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacManus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Willis has MacManus in his guard.
Willis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cody Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacManus landing with the ground and pound.
MacManus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacManus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willis is keeping the position for now.
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Willis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacManus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacManus lands an elbow just above Willis 's eye.
MacManus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from MacManus.
MacManus is working for takedown but Willis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Willis is trying to force a seperation but MacManus has the dominant position.
Willis dodges an elbow strike from MacManus.
MacManus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Willis tries to break free but MacManus pushes him back against the cage.
MacManus lands an elbow inside.
MacManus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Willis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacManus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Willis working hard to break the clinch.
Willis wants to get back to striking at distance but MacManus won't allow it.
A knee to the head by MacManus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, MacManus scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacManus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willis's brow.
MacManus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Willis's efforts to push away.
MacManus lands an elbow just above Willis 's eye.
Willis wants to break free but MacManus has control.
MacManus throws an elbow but it misses.
MacManus lands an elbow inside.
Willis takes an elbow to the temple.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Willis avoids it.
Willis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from MacManus.
Willis takes a shot to the head.
Willis wants to break free but MacManus has control.
Willis wants to break free but MacManus has control.
MacManus scores with a shot to the side of Willis's head.
MacManus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Willis's efforts to push away.
Willis wants to get back to striking at distance but MacManus won't allow it.
MacManus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacManus lands a nice elbow.
MacManus lands an elbow just above Willis 's eye.
Willis tries to break free but MacManus pushes him back against the cage.
MacManus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Willis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacManus lands an elbow inside.
MacManus has hold of one of Willis's legs. Willis is fighting the takedown attempt but MacManus gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor MacManus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Willis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cody Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacManus wants to clinch
and Willis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacManus looks to clinch
and Willis counters with a right hand to the body.
MacManus looks to clinch
and Willis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Willis wants to pass the guard but MacManus is defending well.
Willis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Willis is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
MacManus manages to get to full guard.
Willis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacManus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacManus has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
MacManus stands and throws Willis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacManus scores with punches from side control.
Willis is trying to control MacManus's posture but MacManus avoids it.
Willis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacManus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacManus looks up at the clock and then as Willis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, MacManus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
MacManus is putting a hurting on Willis here, landing some big shots from side control.
MacManus looks up at the clock and then as Willis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, MacManus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Willis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacManus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacManus trying to control the position but Willis is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus working the ground and pound from side control.
Willis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
MacManus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on MacManus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
MacManus advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Willis really wants to buck MacManus off and get back to his feet.
MacManus looking to finish Willis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Willis!
Willis is in a horrible position here. MacManus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
MacManus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacManus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacManus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Willis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
MacManus landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Willis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis is looking to improve his position but MacManus isn't that keen on the idea.
MacManus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Willis is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus is landing with some decent strikes but Willis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacManus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
MacManus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacManus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shirley Crabtree Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Puff Daddy - Come With Me. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Crabtree Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Crabtree Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Crabtree Jr tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crabtree Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture shoots and misses
and Crabtree Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Couture fails with the takedown
and Crabtree Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crabtree Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shirley Crabtree Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Couture manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Couture moves out of range as Crabtree Jr strikes.
Crabtree Jr lands with a nice combination. Couture backs away looking to recover.
Crabtree Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crabtree Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crabtree Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown. Crabtree Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Crabtree Jr is retaining full guard.
Couture throws a strike but Crabtree Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crabtree Jr looking to pass the guard.
Crabtree Jr is looking to stand up but Couture won't let him.
Couture 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.
Crabtree Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Couture, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture tries for a takedown but Crabtree Jr circles away easily
and Crabtree Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries for a takedown but Crabtree Jr circles away easily
and Crabtree Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Couture checks a leg kick nicely.
Couture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Crabtree Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Crabtree Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture misses with a takedown
and Crabtree Jr moves into the clinch.
Crabtree Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crabtree Jr manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crabtree Jr throws a hook but Couture blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Crabtree Jr misses.
Couture has his takedown stuffed
and Crabtree Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shirley Crabtree Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crabtree Jr throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture fails with the takedown
and Crabtree Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crabtree Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crabtree Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Couture eats them both and turns towards Crabtree Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like John Couture has been cut.
Couture on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crabtree Jr throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Crabtree Jr looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crabtree Jr defends it well.
Crabtree Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Crabtree Jr is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture passes to side control.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crabtree Jr keeps working.
Crabtree Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Couture is controlling him well.
Couture advances to full mount.
Crabtree Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Crabtree Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Crabtree Jr shrugs it off.
Crabtree Jr is squirming around, avoiding Couture's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr wants to try and get back to his feet.
Couture looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crabtree Jr doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Couture working for a guillotine from mount but Crabtree Jr is in no mood to give up.
Couture avoids the attempt from Crabtree Jr to control.
Crabtree Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Crabtree Jr somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Crabtree Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Crabtree Jr misses.
Crabtree Jr swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Shirley Crabtree Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crabtree Jr throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Couture fails with the takedown
enabling Crabtree Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Crabtree Jr, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Crabtree Jr against the cage but Crabtree Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Crabtree Jr.
No joy there for Crabtree Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crabtree Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabtree Jr misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shirley Crabtree Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Couture's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Crabtree Jr cracks the inside of Couture's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crabtree Jr.
Shirley Crabtree Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crabtree Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crabtree Jr is keeping the position for now.
Crabtree Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crabtree Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr trying to control the position.
Couture prevents Crabtree Jr from getting back to his feet.
Crabtree Jr 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.
Crabtree Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crabtree Jr keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture slips nicely into half guard.
Crabtree Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couture pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crabtree Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Crabtree Jr wants to improve his position but Couture is controlling well.
Crabtree Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Couture is trying to control. Crabtree Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Crabtree Jr is defending well.
Couture seems to be working for a kimura but Crabtree Jr defends the submission attempt.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crabtree Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Couture uses his free foot to push down on Crabtree Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crabtree Jr.
Couture jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crabtree Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Couture prevents Crabtree Jr from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crabtree Jr keeps working.
Crabtree Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Couture keeps moving and retains side control.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Crabtree Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crabtree Jr struggling a bit here.
Crabtree Jr wants to get back to his feet but Couture is dominant here and he's now got Crabtree Jr's back!
Couture is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Crabtree Jr taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Couture.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Couture!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khali has chosen Masters of Mixed Martial Arts as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali misses with a combination
and Bungholz counters by moving into the clinch.
Khali tries to break the clinch but Bungholz is controlling the position.
Khali pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khali is trying to push Bungholz away but Bungholz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Khali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bungholz counters with a takedown into side control.
Khali wants to get back to his feet but Bungholz drags him back down.
Bungholz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bungholz is looking to take a break and control but Khali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bungholz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khali is trying to get back to his feet.
Bungholz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bungholz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz works to advance to full mount. Khali defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bungholz working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Khali turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bungholz off and cradles Khali's limp body as Bungholz celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Touchin Bungholz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willie Wynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wynn's entrance music is Flower Of Scotland - Red Hot Chilli Pipers. A fine choice. 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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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Wynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Isaiah Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wynn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wynn misses with a leg kick
and Maxwell counters with a takedown into side control.
Wynn dodges the ground and pound from Maxwell.
Maxwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wynn is looking for a sweep.
Maxwell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wynn!
Maxwell trying to control but Wynn is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wynn stops Maxwell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maxwell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wynn is looking to escape.
Maxwell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wynn is on top in guard.
Maxwell trying to control the position.
Wynn tries to free his leg and advance position but Maxwell is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick from Wynn lands but Maxwell takes it in his stride.
Wynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maxwell counters with a takedown into side control.
Wynn is looking to reverse the position.
Maxwell works to advance to full mount. Wynn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maxwell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wynn tries to buck Maxwell off but he can't manage it.
Wynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maxwell looking to isolate an arm here. Wynn doesn't see it coming and as Maxwell extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Maxwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaiah Maxwell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Ice Cube - Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It as his entrance music. Marcus Miller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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174 lbs
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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
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funktastic throws a leg kick that misses.
Funktastic throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funktastic.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funktastic is defended easily by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Funktastic avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller closes the distance but Funktastic moves to the side
and Funktastic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marcus Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A left lands for Funktastic.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller throws a hook but Funktastic blocks it.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funktastic.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funktastic.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Funktastic moved out of range nicely.
Miller looks to clinch
and Funktastic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Funktastic scores with a shoulder strike.
Funktastic lands a left hand.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funktastic tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funktastic manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Funktastic's defenses.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Funktastic pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Funktastic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Funktastic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Funktastic dominated that round.
That's time! Funktastic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funktastic.
A slow jab from Funktastic misses its intended target.
Miller wants to clinch but Funktastic slips to the side
and Funktastic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funktastic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funktastic throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Funktastic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Funktastic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Funktastic throws an off balance right hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller wants to clinch up but Funktastic keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Funktastic's ribcage. Funktastic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Funktastic on the inside.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Funktastic counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
Marcus Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Funktastic checks a leg kick.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller tries to clinch but Funktastic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Funktastic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with an inside leg kick.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funktastic.
Miller closes the distance but Funktastic moves to the side
and Funktastic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a good low kick that Funktastic was not able to check.
Funktastic misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Funktastic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Miller is looking for a triangle but Funktastic pushes his legs off easily.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funktastic 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funktastic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funktastic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funktastic wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Funktastic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Funktastic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miller!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
Funktastic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Funktastic wants to take Miller's back but he can't do it this time.
Miller is looking to improve his position but Funktastic isn't that keen on the idea.
Funktastic looking to secure an arm triangle but Miller defends it well.
Funktastic is working for a guillotine from mount but Miller frees his head quite easily.
Funktastic looking for a guillotine from mount but Miller is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller pushes Funktastic off looking to stand but Funktastic dives back in and keeps control.
Funktastic is working for a submission of some sort.
Funktastic is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Funktastic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Funktastic working for a submission but Miller is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic looking for a guillotine from mount but Miller is having none of it.
Funktastic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.
Funktastic fails to move to back control.
Funktastic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miller is now in Funktastic's guard. A big mistake from Funktastic there, giving up the dominant position!
Miller wants to stand but Funktastic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Funktastic 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Funktastic, up you get!
Funktastic misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Funktastic backing up. Funktastic nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
Funktastic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funktastic throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funktastic misses with a wild body shot.
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funktastic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funktastic.
Funktastic swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Funktastic tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Marcus Miller!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Marcus Miller!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Marcus Miller!
Marcus Miller wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramires comes to the cage accompanied by Blitz - Someone's Gonna Die Tonight. Striker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rage Against The Machine - Killing in The Name. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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147 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heikki Ramires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Thai Striker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramires misses with a straight right.
Ramires scores with a decent looking hook.
Striker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramires counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramires walks into a stiff left hand from Striker.
Striker throws a front kick aimed at Ramires's knee but Ramires avoids it well.
Thai Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Striker misses.
Jab, jab by Ramires - just one landing.
Striker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramires connects with a body shot.
Ramires misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Striker quickly recovers to half guard.
Striker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ramires.
Ramires drops back, looking for a kneebar! Striker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Striker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Striker!
Ramires tries to bench press Striker off him but Striker keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramires is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramires is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Striker trying to control the position but Ramires is working away.
Ramires tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramires is letting Striker control him for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Striker trying to control the position but Ramires is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Ramires dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramires cracks Striker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Striker moves away.
Good leg kick by Ramires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires misses with a few strikes there.
Ramires with a hook.
Striker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramires's head backwards.
Striker throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ramires to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Striker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramires gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ramires's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Striker missing with knees to the body.
Striker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ramires changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Striker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Striker.
Good work by Ramires as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramires swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Striker misses
and Ramires counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Striker thinking.
Ramires takes a swing at Striker's ribcage but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramires misses with a left hand
and Striker counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Ramires dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Striker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Striker throws a leg kick
and Ramires counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Striker thinking.
A lazy body kick from Striker
and Ramires counters with a single leg into guard. Striker didn't expect that.
Ramires throwing strikes from guard but Striker blocks nicely.
Striker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramires.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Striker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramires distracts Striker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramires wants to control from the top but Striker keeps moving.
Ramires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ramires wants to control from the top but Striker keeps moving.
Striker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramires. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramires is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires slips nicely into half guard.
Ramires with the ground and pound but Striker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramires trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Heikki Ramires.
Ramires circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramires checks a leg kick.
Thai Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramires fails with the takedown
and Striker counters with a series of strikes. Ramires will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Ramires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramires has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Heikki Ramires!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Heikki Ramires!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Heikki Ramires!
Heikki Ramires wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out. Hellson Ballswick acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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183 lbs
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166 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hazan Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ali shoots in but Ballswick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ballswick to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballswick.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballswick.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
and Ballswick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ballswick scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ballswick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Ballswick fakes the leg kick and cracks Ali in the body.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ballswick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ballswick fails to pull guard.
Ballswick is trying to drag Ali to the mat but Ali just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellson Ballswick.
Ballswick has Ali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ali can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ali throws an elbow but misses.
Ballswick wants a takedown but no success here.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Ballswick's head.
Ballswick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ali looking to stall.
Ballswick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali misses with a hook. Ballswick ducked under it nicely.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Ballswick saw that one coming.
Ballswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Ballswick has a takedown stuffed.
Ballswick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ali to the ground. Ballswick is now in Ali's guard.
Ballswick trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ballswick gets to his feet - Ali follows without any prompting.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ballswick counters by clinching up.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ballswick is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Ballswick drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Ali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ballswick up against the cage.
Ali tries to stall but Ballswick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ballswick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ali smiles and moves away.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ballswick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands.
Ballswick throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballswick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballswick tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ballswick shoots and misses
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ballswick takes one to the side of the head.
Ballswick clinches.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballswick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ballswick wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellson Ballswick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ali misses with a hook
and Ballswick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and Ballswick counters with a shoot takedown. Ali fights it but they end up in guard.
Ballswick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ballswick has Ali in his guard.
Ballswick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ballswick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ballswick's head.
Ali looking to sit in guard and control but Ballswick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ballswick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ballswick has Ali in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ali pushing down on Ballswick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballswick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballswick keeps working.
Ali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ballswick's head.
Ballswick wants to get back to his feet.
Ali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ballswick trying to control here.
Ali is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ali landing punches.
Ballswick wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ali lands a big shot there that rocks Ballswick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ballswick is breathing heavily.
Ballswick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ballswick wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ballswick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ballswick is rocked!
Ali cracks Ballswick with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hazan Ali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George st nkoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. st nkoi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: number one. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, George st nkoi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
st nkoi tries to close the distance and clinch but Biller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from st nkoi.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
and st nkoi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Biller!
Biller regains half guard.
st nkoi passes to side control.
Biller tries to bench press st nkoi off him but st nkoi keeps the position.
Biller tries to escape but st nkoi is in control.
st nkoi scoring with punches from side control.
Biller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Biller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Biller wants to improve his position but st nkoi is controlling well.
st nkoi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller wants to improve his position but st nkoi is controlling well.
st nkoi is trying to control. Biller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biller tries to roll over but st nkoi keeps him under control.
Biller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Biller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but st nkoi pulls his head out easily.
Biller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from st nkoi.
Biller won't allow st nkoi to pass to mount.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
st nkoi trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
st nkoi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
st nkoi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Biller's guard.
Biller has a hand on st nkoi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. st nkoi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Biller is desperately trying to improve his position but st nkoi has a good base and remains in mount.
Biller is working hard here to advance position.
st nkoi with good strikes from the mount here!
Biller is looking to improve his position but st nkoi isn't that keen on the idea.
st nkoi landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! st nkoi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi landing strikes from the mount and Biller is in trouble!
st nkoi lands a nice shot to the head.
st nkoi working Biller over with strikes here.
st nkoi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Biller is looking to improve his position but st nkoi isn't that keen on the idea.
st nkoi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Biller looks a forlorn figure.
Biller is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
st nkoi lands a nice shot to the head.
st nkoi lands a big shot there that rocks Biller but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Biller is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
st nkoi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biller wants to get back to full guard.
st nkoi working over Biller with some ground and pound. Biller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is looking to improve his position.
Biller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
st nkoi lands strikes from half guard.
Biller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
st nkoi wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. st nkoi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biller is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
st nkoi lands a couple of elbows.
Biller working for submissions but it's allowed st nkoi to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George st nkoi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Biller dives in and scores a takedown into st nkoi's guard.
Biller won't allow st nkoi to sweep him here.
st nkoi has his foot on Biller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biller works his way back into a safe position though.
st nkoi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
st nkoi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biller defends it easily.
Biller 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.
Biller is looking to work some ground and pound but st nkoi has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st nkoi trying to control the position.
st nkoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biller landing some decent shots from guard.
st nkoi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
st nkoi is breathing heavily.
Biller drops back looking for a leg! st nkoi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and st nkoi manages to kick Biller off! Biller jumps back into st nkoi's guard.
Biller 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.
st nkoi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
st nkoi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biller.
Biller postures up in st nkoi's guard and throws a big left but st nkoi blocks it.
Biller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biller 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.
Biller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but st nkoi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biller has st nkoi in his guard.
st nkoi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and st nkoi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but st nkoi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
st nkoi connects with a couple of short punches.
st nkoi working some strikes from top position.
Biller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in st nkoi's guard.
Biller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
st nkoi is looking for a triangle but Biller pushes his legs off easily.
Biller passes into half guard.
George st nkoi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biller is looking for a kimura but st nkoi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biller to get the leverage.
st nkoi is trying to stand back up but Biller is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, st nkoi has managed to free his arm - good work.
st nkoi is trying to stand back up but Biller is controlling him
Biller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Biller seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Biller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, st nkoi has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sten Biller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
st nkoi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biller with a poor takedown
and st nkoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
st nkoi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Biller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for st nkoi!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller raining down shots from the mount!
st nkoi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
st nkoi is trying to stand.
Biller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
st nkoi won't allow Biller to pass to mount.
st nkoi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biller.
Biller is working for a submission of some sort.
st nkoi is trying to stand.
st nkoi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so st nkoi is just riding it out for now. Biller eventually gives up the hold.
st nkoi tries to get to full guard but Biller has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
st nkoi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biller postures up in st nkoi's guard and throws a big left but st nkoi blocks it.
st nkoi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biller postures up in st nkoi's guard and throws a big left but st nkoi blocks it.
st nkoi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biller is working st nkoi 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.
Biller passes st nkoi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
st nkoi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biller pulls his head out easily.
Biller maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! st nkoi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Biller has cracked it and st nkoi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Biller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sten Biller!
Sten Biller retains his welterweight title!
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