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RSM 26 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth McLellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Duddits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLellan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Soulja Boy(crank that)-Soulja Boy. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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World class boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gareth McLellan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, I Duddits!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLellan stuffs the takedown attempt from Duddits. Duddits gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Duddits does no damage.
Duddits lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McLellan moves in looking to clinch but Duddits pushes him off.
Duddits misses with a takedown attempt - McLellan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duddits gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLellan misses with an elbow strike.
Duddits is trying to push McLellan away but McLellan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duddits tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gareth McLellan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Duddits.
McLellan connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like I Duddits has been cut.
McLellan has Duddits pressed against the cage, preventing Duddits from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLellan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from McLellan.
Duddits looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLellan lands a nice knee to the body.
Duddits tries to score a body lock takedown but McLellan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McLellan tries to land knees in the clinch but Duddits avoids the damage to the body.
Duddits managing to block the knees to the body from McLellan.
Duddits on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duddits on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duddits on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLellan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duddits is defending well for now.
McLellan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McLellan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duddits is trying to force a seperation but McLellan has the dominant position.
Duddits changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McLellan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duddits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLellan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddits misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McLellan.
Duddits tries for a takedown but McLellan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from McLellan as Duddits shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLellan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLellan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duddits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duddits misses with a wild combination.
Duddits throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McLellan!
McLellan tries to clinch but Duddits moves out of range.
McLellan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duddits closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLellan circles away.
McLellan throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLellan delivers a nice body kick.
Duddits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duddits fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLellan avoids it really well and circles away.
McLellan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddits avoiding damage as McLellan throws knees to the body.
Duddits is trying desperately to land a takedown but McLellan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Duddits.
McLellan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duddits is defending well for now.
McLellan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLellan breaks the clinch.
Duddits fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Duddits with that takedown attempt.
Duddits shoots in for a takedown but McLellan shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duddits misses with a double jab
and McLellan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth McLellan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on I Duddits's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McLellan wants to clinch up but Duddits keeps it at a distance.
Duddits throws out a loose jab but McLellan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duddits tries to bum rush McLellan with a series of wild strikes but McLellan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duddits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLellan lands a high kick to the side of Duddits's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McLellan dives into guard, looking to finish.
Duddits is rocked!
That has opened up I Duddits's cut even more.
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!
McLellan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duddits is keeping the position for now.
Duddits preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duddits can do anything to dispel that myth.
McLellan tries to free his leg and advance position but Duddits is retaining full guard.
Duddits utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLellan tries to free his leg and advance position but Duddits is retaining full guard.
Duddits utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLellan is looking to work some ground and pound but Duddits has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddits is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McLellan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duddits keeps the fight on the outside.
Duddits throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLellan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
I Duddits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duddits is breathing heavily.
Duddits fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from McLellan both land. Nice combination.
Duddits is still on wobbly legs! Can McLellan finish him?
McLellan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duddits can do to turn this around?
McLellan wants to clinch up but Duddits keeps it at a distance.
Duddits seems to have recovered his senses.
Gareth McLellan is winning the standup battle so far.
Duddits misses with the combination.
Duddits is trying hard to land a takedown here. McLellan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLellan wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duddits is defended easily by McLellan.
Gareth McLellan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Duddits.
McLellan swings for the body but Duddits moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duddits shoots in for a takedown but McLellan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duddits misses with an uppercut.
Duddits throws a wild hook but McLellan just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Duddits gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - McLellan raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth McLellan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen's entrance music is On In Five - BoySetsFire. A fine choice. Orton has chosen voices as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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255 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dave Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orton backs up against the cage.
Allen looks to land a combination but Orton avoids it well.
Orton shoots in and bounces Allen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Orton stands up over Allen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orton controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Orton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is controlling Orton's posture.
Orton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Allen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Allen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Allen!
Allen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orton can't do much from the bottom here.
Allen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Orton to his feet.
Allen tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Allen has knocked Orton down with a huge combo! Allen steps away and waves a wobbly Orton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Orton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen has Orton up against the cage in a clinch.
Orton is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Allen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Allen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Allen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Orton drops his hands for a split second and Allen immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Orton face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Allen follows up with a right hand that knocks Orton into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Allen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Verchanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Widaca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Widaca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Verchanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Widaca!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widaca works over Verchanko's head and body with a nice combination.
Widaca tries to clinch there but Verchanko circles away.
Verchanko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widaca.
Widaca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verchanko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widaca drives through and clinches with Verchanko against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verchanko.
Widaca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verchanko tries to break the clinch but Widaca is controlling the position.
Verchanko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Widaca fails to land.
Widaca tries a body shot but Verchanko blocks it.
Verchanko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Widaca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Widaca swings widly with a right hand
and Verchanko counters with a stiff right hand.
John Widaca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verchanko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widaca misses with a hook to the body
and Verchanko counters with a straight right hand.
Verchanko blocks a jab.
Widaca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verchanko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verchanko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Widaca sprawling to the canvas! Widaca rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Verchanko finish him?!
Widaca is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verchanko lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Widaca is looking to close the distance but Verchanko sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Widaca crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Widaca is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ivan Verchanko!
Ivan Verchanko 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiger King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiger King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
King working a defensive guard here.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King is looking to stand up but Rogers isn't so interested in that idea.
King scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King stuffs the takedown.
King connects with a leg kick. Rogers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
It looks like Anthony Rogers has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
Rogers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Rogers looks to land a strike but King avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rogers throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
King wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King cracks Rogers with a solid left hand.
King throws an elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Rogers!
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogers's guard. Nice move by King!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rogers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tiger King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Rogers's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Rogers throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rogers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
King won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Rogers is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King swinging wildly here.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by King.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Rogers shrugs it off though.
King is looking to clinch.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from King lands.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King jabs Rogers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
King cracks Rogers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tiger King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
Donk. King catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tiger King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Castillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillion has chosen The Ink Spots - I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dimitri Makhnov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Determined |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitri Makhnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Castillion!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhnov misses with a looping right.
Dante Castillion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Makhnov misses.
Makhnov throws an overhand right that lands on Castillion's shoulder, as Castillion tries to avoid the shot.
Castillion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Makhnov trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom.
Makhnov won't allow Castillion to sweep him here.
Castillion keeping moving, preventing Makhnov from controlling successfully.
Castillion is looking to stand up but Makhnov isn't so interested in that idea.
Castillion working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimitri Makhnov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A big right from Makhnov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Castillion coming out on top.
Castillion connects with a crisp jab.
Makhnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Makhnov misses.
Castillion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhnov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castillion.
Makhnov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makhnov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castillion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makhnov backwards.
Makhnov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Makhnov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castillion can't find room to land a body shot as Makhnov controls the action.
Castillion tries to stall but Makhnov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makhnov tries to work over Castillion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makhnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makhnov breaks from the clinch.
Makhnov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castillion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castillion misses with the combination.
Makhnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillion is looking to regain half guard here but Makhnov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makhnov working the body and head with strikes.
Makhnov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Castillion is avoiding damage well.
Castillion is looking to regain half guard here but Makhnov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makhnov wants to control but Castillion is keeping him busy.
Makhnov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Castillion to see if he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makhnov trying to control the action but Castillion is working from the bottom.
Castillion manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makhnov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castillion is working away from the top position though.
Castillion throwing shots but Makhnov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Castillion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Castillion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Castillion looks to land a strike but Makhnov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Makhnov wants to sweep here but Castillion controlling him for the moment.
Makhnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhnov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castillion looking to sit in guard and control but Makhnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov dominated that round.
That's time! Makhnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Castillion misses its intended target.
Makhnov walks into a straight right hand from Castillion.
A jab from Makhnov misses.
Castillion swings for the body but Makhnov moves out of range.
No joy there for Makhnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makhnov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Makhnov trying to control the action but Castillion is working from the bottom.
Castillion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Makhnov's best efforts.
Makhnov wants to pass to mount but Castillion is defending the position.
Makhnov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov prevents Castillion from improving his position.
Castillion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castillion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhnov is one step ahead there.
Makhnov stands and throws Castillion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Castillion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makhnov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Castillion is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion is not content to let Makhnov control the position.
Makhnov in side control, throwing shots but Castillion defends.
Castillion is trying to get back to half guard.
Makhnov wants to control but Castillion is keeping him busy.
Makhnov wants to take a breather but Castillion manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Makhnov.
Makhnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castillion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov advances to half guard.
Makhnov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makhnov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castillion defends it well.
Makhnov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makhnov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castillion defends it well.
Makhnov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Castillion gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov passes Castillion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makhnov wants to take a breather but Castillion is having none of it.
Makhnov drops an elbow to the side of Castillion's head.
Makhnov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Makhnov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhnov prevents Castillion from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castillion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Castillion keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Castillion scores with a jab. Makhnov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castillion throws a series of strikes that have Makhnov backpedaling.
Castillion throws a looping overhand right but Makhnov ducks down to avoid it.
Makhnov slips a jab from Castillion.
Castillion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castillion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makhnov misses with a body shot.
Castillion misses the body punch
so Makhnov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Castillion wants to sweep here but Makhnov controlling him for the moment.
Castillion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castillion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhnov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov throws a strike but Castillion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Castillion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makhnov wriggles free and stands up.
Makhnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Castillion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castillion misses with an uppercut.
Makhnov lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Castillion.
Nice cross by Castillion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov misses with a hook to the body
and Castillion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Castillion. Those never looked like landing.
Castillion throws a jab but it's blocked by Makhnov.
Castillion misses with a hook.
Castillion misses with a looping left.
Castillion slips a jab and a cross from Makhnov.
Castillion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makhnov. Makhnov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makhnov misses with a low kick as Castillion jumps back.
Castillion misses with a hook.
Makhnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castillion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makhnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makhnov gets tackled into the cage by Castillion. Castillion maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillion trying to control the position but instead, Makhnov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castillion into the cage.
Makhnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhnov throws a looping overhand right but Castillion ducks down to avoid it.
Makhnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dante Castillion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castillion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dante Castillion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castillion throws a hook but Makhnov avoids it easily.
Castillion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makhnov.
Castillion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Makhnov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makhnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castillion.
Castillion misses with a hook. Makhnov ducked under it nicely.
Makhnov avoids the body shot from Castillion.
Makhnov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion lands with a nice combination. Makhnov backs away looking to recover.
Castillion lands a head shot.
Dimitri Makhnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makhnov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Castillion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Makhnov is in Castillion's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhnov trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom.
Castillion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhnov is one step ahead there.
Makhnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Castillion keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhnov preventing the sweep.
Castillion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makhnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Castillion.
I think Makhnov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Makhnov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Quijivix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Quijivix has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddy Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Quijivix!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quijivix was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
Quijivix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quijivix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quijivix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franklin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Quijivix slips a jab from Franklin.
Franklin throws a lazy right hand but Quijivix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quijivix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quijivix darts in and clinches Franklin up against the cage.
Quijivix lands a nice shot to the body.
Quijivix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quijivix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quijivix lands a shot to the body.
Quijivix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franklin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quijivix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Quijivix scores with a shot to the side of Franklin's head.
Still in the clinch, Quijivix scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quijivix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franklins head.
Quijivix lands a body shot.
Quijivix lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Eddy Franklin has been cut.
Quijivix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quijivix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quijivix lands with a right to the head.
Quijivix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Quijivix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Quijivix.
Franklin is rocked!
Quijivix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quijivix lands a big right hand that drops Franklin! The killer instinct kicks in and Quijivix finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Quijivix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Quijivix!
Post fight, Miguel Quijivix stared into the camera and said 'I need a burrito! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrell Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harrison working Hayes over with strikes here.
Hayes 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.
Hayes looking for submissions off his back.
Hayes is staying active underneath Harrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harrison slows the pace down in half guard.
Harrison prevents Hayes from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Harrison there.
Harrison is trying for a kimura here. Hayes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Harrison wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Harrison!
William Harrison retains his light heavyweight title!
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