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DFC 30 - Brown vs Karlsson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Jebut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irus Golonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Marek Jebut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Irus Golonka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebut slips a jab and a cross from Golonka.
Golonka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jebut swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Golonka.
Golonka goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jebut rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Golonka's guard! Nice work there by Jebut!
Jebut looking to sit in guard and control but Golonka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Golonka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jebut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jebut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Golonka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Golonka passes Jebut's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Golonka wants to work for an arm triangle but Jebut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut regains full guard. Nicely done.
Golonka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Golonka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jebut dives on top into guard.
Jebut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jebut trying to control but Golonka is working from the bottom.
Jebut throwing strikes from guard but Golonka blocks nicely.
Jebut distracts Golonka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Golonka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jebut trying to control but Golonka is working from the bottom.
Jebut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jebut trying to control but Golonka is working from the bottom.
Jebut postures up in Golonka's guard and throws a big left but Golonka blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golonka has Jebut pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Golonka fails with a takedown attempt.
Jebut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Jebut.
Jebut closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Golonka quickly recovers to half guard.
Jebut is looking to stall here but Golonka recovers full guard.
Jebut trying to control but Golonka is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jebut wants to control from the top but Golonka keeps moving.
Jebut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golonka is trying to control the position but Jebut postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Jebut dominated that round.
That's time! Jebut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Jebut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Golonka. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Golonka.
Golonka misses with a wild combination.
Golonka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Golonka moves out of range as Jebut strikes.
Golonka misses with the combination.
Golonka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jebut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jebut closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Golonka quickly recovers to half guard.
Golonka wants to get back to full guard.
Jebut trying to control from half guard but Golonka is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Jebut is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Golonka is not content to let Jebut control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jebut in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek Jebut has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Golonka has his takedown stuffed
and Jebut counters with a stiff right hand.
Golonka dives in and grabs Jebut's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jebut pushes down on Golonka's head and hops out.
Marek Jebut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irus Golonka.
Golonka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Golonka stuffs the takedown attempt from Jebut. Jebut gets slowly back to his feet.
Golonka closes the distance and clinches up with Jebut, looking for a takedown. Golonka pushes Jebut against the cage but Jebut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jebut fails with a takedown attempt.
Golonka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jebut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golonka shoots in for a takedown but Jebut shows good takedown defense.
Jebut lands with an uppercut that bounces Golonka off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golonka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jebut wants to get back to full guard.
Golonka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jebut actively working from the bottom here.
Golonka is pressing down on Jebut's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jebut is holding on for now.
Golonka uses his free foot to push down on Jebut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jebut.
Golonka goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jebut turns into him and now he's in Golonka's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jebut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut postures up in Golonka's guard and throws a big left but Golonka blocks it.
Jebut stays in close to Golonka's body and controls the position.
Golonka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golonka goes for an armbar but Jebut turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jebut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Jebut 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!
Golonka slips a jab from Jebut.
Jebut misses with a straight left.
Jebut throws a jab but it's blocked by Golonka.
A telegraphed right hand from Jebut misses the target.
Golonka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jebut backs up against the cage.
Golonka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jebut misses with a hook.
Golonka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jebut looks to land a left hand but Golonka moved out of range nicely.
Irus Golonka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golonka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jebut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golonka defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut takes a swing at Golonka's ribcage but misses.
Golonka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Golonka uses his free foot to push down on Jebut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jebut.
Jebut is looking to get to half guard.
Golonka fails to move to back control.
Golonka swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jebut is now in Golonka's guard. A big mistake from Golonka there, giving up the dominant position!
Jebut is in close to Golonka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut throws a big right hand that misses.
Jebut sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Golonka is trying to keep Jebut in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jebut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golonka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golonka is controlling Jebut's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Irus Golonka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Golonka defending well as Jebut loads up on a big left hand.
Irus Golonka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jebut misses with an uppercut. Golonka saw that one coming.
Marek Jebut is winning the standup battle so far.
Jebut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jebut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Golonka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jebut throwing shots but Golonka is blocking nicely.
Marek Jebut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golonka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jebut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Golonka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marek Jebut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jebut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Golonka is trying to maintain the position but Jebut is very close to passing his half guard.
Jebut with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Golonka misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Jebut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jebut 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Jebut!
Marek Jebut seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zen Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zen Blood has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Zen Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Kane Fury!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood shoots in and drives through. Fury sprawls well.
Blood swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.
Nice takedown defense from Fury. No joy for Blood on that attempt.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fury sprawls well. Fury wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blood gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zen Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood is defended easily by Fury.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fury.
Fury shoots for a double leg takedown but Blood sprawls well. He's pushed Fury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but Blood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fury but Fury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blood avoids it really well and circles away.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fury as he jumps to the side.
Blood gets caught flat footed, as Fury shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fury throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fury with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fury's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Fury throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fury's guard.
Fury is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fury manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.
Fury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blood dives on top into guard.
Fury 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fury dives on top into guard.
Blood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fury defends it easily.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fury is aware though and is defending well.
Fury in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fury loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Fury dominated that round.
That's time! Blood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fury stuns Blood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fury shoots in but Blood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fury enables Blood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fury manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fury is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fury has escaped and now he's on top!
Fury landing with the ground and pound.
Fury throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blood is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fury, into his guard.
Fury manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Blood in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fury is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Blood is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kane Fury!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Polio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Burneika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burneika comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HK - Pompa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Polio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Burneika!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burneika gets a double leg takedown into Polio's guard.
Polio is looking for a triangle but Burneika pushes his legs off easily.
Polio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burneika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Polio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burneika drops back looking for a leg! Polio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polio manages to kick Burneika off! Burneika jumps back into Polio's guard.
Polio looking for a sweep. Not yet Polio, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burneika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burneika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Polio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burneika wants to control from the top but Polio keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burneika tries to free his leg and advance position but Polio is retaining full guard.
Burneika wants to control from the top but Polio keeps moving.
Polio working a defensive guard here.
Polio working for a triangle but Burneika defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burneika avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burneika wants to control from the top but Polio keeps moving.
Burneika drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Polio dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polio trying to control but Burneika is working from the bottom.
Polio passes into half guard.
Polio trying to control the action but Burneika is working from the bottom.
Polio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burneika sees it coming and defends easily.
Polio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burneika moves into full guard.
Polio wants to control from the top but Burneika keeps moving.
Polio advances to half guard.
Burneika looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burneika trying to control from the bottom.
Burneika is refusing to be controlled, as Polio sits in half guard.
Polio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burneika is not content to let Polio control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burneika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Polio pulls his head out easily.
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!
Polio trying to control from Burneika's half guard. Burneika has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Polio dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burneika gets caught flat footed, as Polio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Polio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burneika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burneika can't keep his opponent in guard - Polio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Polio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burneika doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polio.
Polio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burneika wants to control but Polio is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Polio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burneika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burneika keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Polio 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.
Burneika looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burneika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burneika actively working from the bottom here.
Polio is working for a kimura but Burneika is defending it quite comfortably.
Polio prevents Burneika from improving his position.
Polio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burneika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burneika actively working from the bottom here.
Polio wants to work for an arm triangle but Burneika is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Polio is keen to just control but Burneika is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burneika actively working from the bottom here.
Polio moves nicely into side control.
Burneika is trying to get back to half guard.
Polio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Polio wants to control but Burneika is keeping him busy.
Polio swings around for an armbar but Burneika sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Polio's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burneika preventing the sweep.
Polio pulls Burneika in to control the position.
Polio keeping moving, preventing Burneika from controlling successfully.
Burneika pushes down on Polio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burneika trying to control the action but Polio is working from the bottom.
Polio is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Burneika is tapping! Great win for Polio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Polio!
After the big win, Tommy Polio made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CLOSING •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [LAST STOCK in 1DAY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uri Kalechnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Pariss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalechnikov's entrance music is 60 Revolutions - Gogol Bordello. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uri Kalechnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Pariss!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pariss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uri Kalechnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pariss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalechnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pariss.
Pariss throws a series of strikes that have Kalechnikov backpedaling.
Pariss scores with a jab to the body.
Pariss throws a series of punches but Kalechnikov avoids them all with ease.
Pariss stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Pariss. Beautiful body shot.
Kalechnikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pariss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pariss missing with a left hand there. Kalechnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Pariss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalechnikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pariss circles away.
Pariss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Uri Kalechnikov has been cut.
Pariss misses with an uppercut.
Pariss misses with the combination.
Kalechnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pariss moves away.
Pariss slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalechnikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Kalechnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pariss misses with a few strikes there.
Kalechnikov tries for a takedown but Pariss circles away easily
and Kalechnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalechnikov tries for a takedown but Pariss circles away easily
and Pariss counters with a straight right hand.
Pariss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pariss scores with a hook to the body. Kalechnikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalechnikov with a poor takedown
and Pariss counters with a two punch combo.
Diego Pariss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pariss digs a good hook to Kalechnikov's body.
Kalechnikov is breathing heavily.
Kalechnikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pariss cracks Kalechnikov with a good jab.
Kalechnikov fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pariss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pariss lands with a nice combination. Kalechnikov backs away looking to recover.
Pariss lands a nice shot that snaps Kalechnikov's head back.
Kalechnikov misses with a takedown attempt - Pariss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kalechnikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalechnikov tries to clinch up.
Pariss slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalechnikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Pariss.
Pariss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalechnikov's hands.
Kalechnikov misses with a takedown
and Pariss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pariss throws a nice looking combination but Kalechnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Pariss. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Pariss catches Kalechnikov right on the button with a cross.
Kalechnikov slips a jab from Pariss.
Kalechnikov misses with a takedown
and Pariss counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Pariss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uri Kalechnikov'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.
Pariss misses with the combination.
Pariss throws the left hand but Kalechnikov avoids the punch easily.
Kalechnikov slips under a jab from Pariss.
Jab from Pariss.
Kalechnikov has his takedown stuffed
and Pariss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pariss lands a right hook to the body.
Pariss misses with a two punch combination.
Kalechnikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Pariss does it's job there.
Diego Pariss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalechnikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pariss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalechnikov counters with a single leg into guard. Pariss didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pariss wants to stand up but Kalechnikov is controlling him.
Pariss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalechnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pariss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pariss wants to stand up but Kalechnikov is controlling him.
Kalechnikov drops back looking for a leg! Pariss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pariss manages to kick Kalechnikov off! Kalechnikov jumps back into Pariss's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pariss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalechnikov is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pariss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pariss working a defensive guard here.
Kalechnikov is fighting to break Pariss's control of his arms but Pariss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Pariss was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pariss jabs at Kalechnikov's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalechnikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pariss swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Kalechnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Pariss.
Jab by Pariss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalechnikov.
Pariss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pariss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalechnikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalechnikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pariss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalechnikov.
Pariss lands a head shot.
Pariss lands a body shot.
Kalechnikov tries for a takedown but Pariss circles away easily
and Pariss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalechnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Pariss tries to sprawl out of it but Kalechnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pariss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pariss misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Pariss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uri Kalechnikov's cut.
That's time! Kalechnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kalechnikov looks for a takedown but Pariss sprawls well.
Pariss closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pariss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalechnikov. Kalechnikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kalechnikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pariss sprawls well. Pariss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalechnikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalechnikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pariss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pariss wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Kalechnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pariss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalechnikov slips a jab and a cross from Pariss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pariss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalechnikov looks to land a left hand but Pariss moved out of range nicely.
Pariss scores with a three punch combo!
Kalechnikov shoots in for a takedown but Pariss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pariss leaves Kalechnikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pariss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pariss lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pariss thuds a left hand into Kalechnikov's body.
Pariss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pariss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pariss wants it to stay on the feet.
Pariss connects with a right hand. Kalechnikov shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pariss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kalechnikov tries to move into range but Pariss moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pariss lands an overhand right.
Pariss cracks Kalechnikov with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pariss stuns Kalechnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pariss tries to bum rush Kalechnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalechnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Pariss. No joy for Kalechnikov on that attempt.
Pariss misses with a straight right.
Pariss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pariss stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalechnikov. Kalechnikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalechnikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pariss lands a jab to Kalechnikov's midsection.
Pariss with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalechnikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pariss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pariss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pariss lands an overhand right.
Kalechnikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pariss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalechnikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pariss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pariss misses with a straight right.
Pariss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalechnikov. Kalechnikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uri Kalechnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Pariss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Pariss scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Pariss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pariss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Pariss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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277 lbs
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250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Good low kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Cop!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop lands a slapping body shot.
McFadden shoots in for a double leg but Cop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cop tries a head kick but it misses.
Cop throws a sloppy head kick and McFadden moves out of range easily.
Cop scores with a leg kick.
McFadden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFadden shoots for a takedown but Cop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McFadden. That did some damage!
McFadden is breathing heavily.
Cop throws a head kick that McFadden semi-blocks.
McFadden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cop.
Cop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden shoots in for a double leg but Cop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel McFadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cop throws a right hand that McFadden ducks under and follows up with a left that McFadden also avoids with ease.
McFadden moves to clinch but Cop breaks away
and Cop counters with an outside leg kick.
Cop scores with a leg kick.
Cop throws a head kick that misses.
Cop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cop lands a big head kick that sends McFadden to the canvas! Cop follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Cop!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mirko Cop thanked Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Afraid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gaston Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Price!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Price stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Price smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Price!
Price misses with an uppercut.
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Price moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Price throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
Price fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perez on the side of the head.
Price throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price looks for the body kick but Perez saw that one coming.
Price fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez jabs Price right on the nose. Price blinks but takes it well.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Perez misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Price.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Price at a distance.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Nice defenses there by Price.
Price dips to his left and cracks Perez with an uppercut!
Price tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Price connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perez. Perez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Price sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez tried to score with a low kick but Price checks it.
Price drops Perez with a beautiful combination! Perez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Price is looking for the KO!
Perez is rocked!
It looks like Gaston Perez has been cut.
Perez is looking to wear down Price with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Price closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the cage.
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price keeps Perez at a distance using the push kick.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perez.
Perez scores with a jab. Price acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Price digs a good hook to Perez's body.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Price throws a big shot that misses.
Price swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Perez coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Price in a clinch.
Perez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Price doesn't manage to clinch there - Perez circles away.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Price clobbers Perez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez misses with a left hand
and Price connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Price takes one to the chin there.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Price staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaston Perez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Price misses with a leg kick.
Price takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Price finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Price lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perez jabs at Price's body.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Perez.
Perez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Perez both land. Nice combination.
Price throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Price stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Price misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Price lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Price slips the punch.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez misses with a hook.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez lands a jab.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perez connects with a body shot that sends Price's belly button to the back.
Price throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
Perez takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Price tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Price tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Perez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Price throws a shot to the body.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Price.
Perez clinches up with Price and pushes him back against the cage.
Price breaks the clinch.
Price lands with a hook. Perez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Price takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Price finds it's way round the side to connect with Perez's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Price takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Price looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Price will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gaston Perez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Price lands a jab-cross combination.
Price throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez misses the jab.
Price does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thomas Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Price gets tackled into the cage by Perez. Perez maintains the clinch.
Perez prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
Price is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Price is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Price scores with a shoulder strike.
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price tries to keep at a distance but Perez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Price is trying to push Perez away but Perez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Price throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Price misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez tries to move into range but Price moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perez.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Price.
Price takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perez walks into a jab.
Thomas Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Perez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Price back to the cage. Perez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Perez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
Price swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Price has time to react.
Perez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Price misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Price.
Price takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Price throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Price misses the jab.
Price has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Perez cracks Price with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a looping right.
Price scores with a shot to the body.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price slips a jab from Perez.
Perez tries to clinch but Price is having none of it.
A big left from Price misses.
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Price has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Price is defending well for now.
Price is looking to break free of the clinch but Perez has double underhooks.
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
Thomas Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Price.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
A jab lands there for Price.
Gaston Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Perez lands a nice hook to Price's body. Price takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Price.
I've got Price winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Price!
Thomas Price gave a mention to Ultimate Fighting Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jj Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Diaz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jj Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgarry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Mcgarry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Jj Mcgarry has been cut.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgarry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz swings for the body but Mcgarry moves out of range.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Mcgarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Mcgarry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcgarry on the side of the head.
Diaz throws the left hand but Mcgarry avoids the punch easily.
Mcgarry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgarry somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jj Mcgarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgarry throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Mcgarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Mcgarry ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Mcgarry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mcgarry fails to land the takedown.
Nick Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgarry gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgarry shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgarry gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mcgarry tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcgarry off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz trying to control.
I would not like to be Mcgarry right now.
Mcgarry covering up well and avoiding damage.
Diaz missing with strikes.
Diaz has the hooks in. Mcgarry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diaz thows a strike but Mcgarry uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Mcgarry as he ends up in Diaz 's guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz has his foot on Mcgarry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgarry works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcgarry 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.
Mcgarry being controlled here momentarily.
Mcgarry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcgarry, into his guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Mcgarry keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcgarry keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nick Diaz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Mcgarry with that takedown attempt.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jj Mcgarry's cut.
That's time! Mcgarry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Mcgarry's body. Mcgarry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcgarry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Mcgarry avoids it.
Nick Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgarry feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Mcgarry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Mcgarry defends it easily.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Mcgarry won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Mcgarry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgarry is keeping the position for now.
Diaz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mcgarry throws up his legs and catches Diaz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Diaz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mcgarry! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jj Mcgarry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NJ Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, NJ Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ubereem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ubereem connects with an inside leg kick.
Ubereem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ubereem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ubereem scores with a kick to the body.
Mcgarry looks gassed!
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!
Ubereem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ubereem scores with a nice body kick.
Mcgarry walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ubereem.
Ubereem catches Mcgarry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like NJ Mcgarry has been cut.
Ubereem clinches up against the cage.
Ubereem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgarry up against the cage.
Ubereem manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry misses with a takedown
and Ubereem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ubereem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ubereem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgarry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ubereem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ubereem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcgarry's head.
Mcgarry looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ubereem lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mcgarry. Ubereem pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Ubereem!
Alistair Ubereem retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alistair Ubereem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between True Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Starsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starsky has chosen Sabaton - 40 : 1 as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Allan Starsky enters the cage!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, True Vengeance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allan Starsky!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Vengeance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starsky throws a big shot that misses.
Starsky dips to his left and cracks Vengeance with an uppercut!
It looks like True Vengeance has been cut.
Vengeance throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vengeance takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vengeance misses with a hook. Starsky ducked under it nicely.
Vengeance throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starsky swings widly with a right hand
and Vengeance counters with an outside leg kick.
Vengeance throws a low kick but Starsky avoids it.
Vengeance misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starsky misses with a straight right.
Starsky swings for the body but Vengeance moves out of range.
Vengeance lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vengeance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starsky.
Vengeance fails to land with a series of punches.
Starsky misses the shot to the body.
Starsky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Starsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vengeance shoots in for a takedown but Starsky shows good takedown defense.
Starsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vengeance lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allan Starsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Starsky missing with a left hand there. Vengeance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Starsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vengeance manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Vengeance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Starsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vengeance throws out a leg kick but Starsky moves out of range and Vengeance only half commits.
Vengeance misses the shot to the body.
Starsky throws a hook to the side of Vengeance's head but Vengeance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vengeance ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vengeance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vengeance misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vengeance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Starsky throws a hook but Vengeance blocks it.
Starsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vengeance.
Starsky throws a right hand that Vengeance ducks under and follows up with a left that Vengeance also avoids with ease.
A big right from Starsky misses.
Vengeance with a lazy takedown attempt
and Starsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Starsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vengeance throws a big shot that misses.
Vengeance closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Starsky quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starsky keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Starsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vengeance is working for a kimura but Starsky is defending it quite comfortably.
Starsky is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vengeance is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vengeance is looking for a kimura but Starsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vengeance to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Starsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on True Vengeance's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vengeance misses with an uppercut.
Starsky throws a series of punches but Vengeance avoids them all with ease.
Vengeance throws a right and a left that Starsky avoids nicely.
Starsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Starsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vengeance.
Starsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vengeance.
Vengeance looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vengeance misses with an uppercut.
Vengeance scores with a jab to the head.
Starsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Starsky misses.
Vengeance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starsky is fending him off so far but Vengeance persists. Nope, Starsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Starsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
True Vengeance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vengeance avoids the body shot from Starsky.
Starsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vengeance counters with a two punch combo.
Starsky leaves Vengeance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Starsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vengeance takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Starsky lands a left and a right that send Vengeance crashing to the mat, dazed. Starsky thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starsky throws a jab when Vengeance was well out of range.
Vengeance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starsky is fending him off so far but Vengeance persists. Nope, Starsky circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for True Vengeance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Starsky, as that shot connected.
Vengeance is rocked!
True Vengeance's cut is getting worse.
Starsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Vengeance is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Starsky drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vengeance right on the button. Vengeance goes down! Starsky follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Starsky gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Starsky!
Allan Starsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Ar-ab - Go Hard. Anthony Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Karlsson's chin.
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21
245 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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28
288 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karlsson on the side of the head.
It looks like Alexander Karlsson has been cut.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Brown misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karlsson jabs at Brown's body.
Brown throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Karlsson moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown dives in and grabs Karlsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karlsson pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Brown keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Karlsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karlsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karlsson prevents Brown from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karlsson is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Anthony Brown has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking for a submission but Karlsson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown wants to take a breather but Karlsson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is taking a breather. Karlsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karlsson is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount!
Karlsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Karlsson bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Karlsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Karlsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown cracks Karlsson with an open hand slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Karlsson tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown with a nice cross.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Karlsson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karlsson is defended easily by Brown.
Anthony Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Karlsson.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karlsson's sensitive parts.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Karlsson tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is stalling here.
Karlsson looking to stall.
Karlsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown has Karlsson pressed against the cage, preventing Karlsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karlsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karlsson prevents it.
Brown has Karlsson pressed against the cage, preventing Karlsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is trying to drag Karlsson to the mat but Karlsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Karlsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Karlsson tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Anthony Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karlsson is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brown here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A short uppercut from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Karlsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson is rocked!
Brown dips a shoulder and cracks Karlsson with a mighty uppercut! Karlsson falls back against the cage and Brown unloads with a barrage of strikes! Karlsson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brown screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Brown!
Anthony Brown retains his heavyweight title!
Anthony Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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