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LFNC 164 - Chan v Zordick PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Prado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prado is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Top Gun - Highway to the Dangerzone . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miquel Prado!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prado.
Gahan misses with a low kick.
Prado slips a jab and a cross from Gahan.
Gahan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gahan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Prado is not content to let Gahan control the position.
Prado tries to buck Gahan off but Gahan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Prado sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan trying to control the action but Prado is working from the bottom.
Prado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gahan is nestled in close to Prado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Prado taking some punishment here, with Gahan in his half guard.
Gahan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Prado won't allow Gahan to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gahan uses his free foot to push down on Prado's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Prado.
Gahan looking to control but Prado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gahan lands a nice shot to the head.
Gahan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prado taking shots to the head.
Prado regains half guard.
Gahan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Prado!
Gahan with the ground and pound from mount.
Prado is squirming around, avoiding Gahan's attempts to control the action.
Gahan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan looking to finish Prado with some ground and pound. This is bad for Prado!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gahan wants to finish this one by submission but Prado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gahan.
Prado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gahan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Prado is looking to escape.
Gahan working for a guillotine from mount but Prado is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gahan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gahan dives in and grabs Prado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prado pushes down on Gahan's head and hops out.
Gahan throws a right and a left that Prado avoids nicely.
Gahan throws a right hand that Prado ducks under and follows up with a left that Prado also avoids with ease.
Gahan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prado circles away quickly and effectively.
Prado dives in and grabs Gahan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gahan pushes down on Prado's head and hops out.
Gahan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gahan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Prado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prado misses with an uppercut. Gahan saw that one coming.
Gahan moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan presses Prado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Prado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prado fails to pull guard.
Dave Gahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miquel Prado.
Gahan breaks the clinch.
Gahan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prado, pushing him back against the cage.
Gahan breaks the clinch.
Gahan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gahan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Prado wants to get back to full guard.
Gahan passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gahan landing shots from mount.
Prado regains half guard.
Gahan slips a nice elbow through Prado's hands, connecting with Prado's forehead.
Prado is not content to let Gahan control the position.
Gahan is looking for a kimura but Prado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gahan to get the leverage.
Gahan wants to pass to mount but Prado is defending the position.
Gahan prevents Prado from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gahan.
Prado tries to roll over but Gahan keeps him under control.
Gahan throwing shots but Prado is blocking nicely.
Prado is looking to improve his position.
Gahan slows the pace down in half guard.
Prado scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gahan manages to mount him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan unloading with bombs!
It looks like Miquel Prado has been cut.
Gahan landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prado 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.
Gahan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gahan controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prado is staying active underneath Gahan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gahan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miquel Prado'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. This is the final round!
Gahan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prado to the mat! Prado manages to get full guard.
Gahan preventing the sweep.
Gahan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gahan wants to pass the guard but Prado is keeping the position.
Gahan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Prado looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gahan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan working Prado over with strikes.
Gahan slows the pace down in half guard.
Prado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gahan is working away from the top position though.
Gahan prevents Prado from improving his position.
Gahan passes to full mount!
Prado is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gahan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Prado looks a forlorn figure.
Prado is in a horrible position here. Gahan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gahan trying to control but Prado is having none of it.
Prado tries to buck Gahan off but he can't manage it.
Gahan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan working the ground and pound effectively.
That has opened up Miquel Prado's cut even more.
Gahan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dave Gahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prado tries to lock up and control but Gahan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miquel Prado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gahan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gahan wants to control the pace but Prado is squirming around nicely.
Gahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prado can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prado hang on?
Miquel Prado's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gahan wants to control the pace but Prado is squirming around nicely.
Gahan 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.
Dave Gahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gahan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prado is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gahan content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gahan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Prado for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Gahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gahan 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Gahan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dave Gahan thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Placentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasputin Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Placentino comes to the cage accompanied by donGURALesko - Mogliśmy wszystko. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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261 lbs
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268 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Placentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rasputin Moon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Placentino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Placentino.
Placentino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moon is out of range.
Moon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Placentino is looking to slow Moon down with leg kicks.
Placentino sizes up Moon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Rasputin Moon has been cut.
Placentino looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Placentino does no damage.
Moon is looking to score with low kicks.
Placentino misses the shot to the body.
Placentino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moon.
Moon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Placentino throws an overhand right that lands on Moon's shoulder, as Moon tries to avoid the shot.
Moon is looking to clinch but Placentino is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Placentino.
Moon moves into the clinch.
Placentino tries to pull guard but Moon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moon landing knees to the head.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Placentino blocks it.
Placentino is trying to pull guard but Moon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moon.
Moon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Steve Placentino has been cut.
Moon lands an elbow that stopped Placentino in his tracks for a moment.
Moon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Placentino jumps guard but Moon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Placentino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon lands an elbow that stopped Placentino in his tracks for a moment.
Moon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Placentino is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Placentino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Placentino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Placentino.
A good leg kick by Moon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Placentino misses with a looping right.
Moon pushes Placentino away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Placentino checks a leg kick nicely.
Moon tries to clinch but Placentino is having none of it.
Moon closes the distance but Placentino moves to the side
and Placentino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moon misses with a body shot.
Moon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon tries to clinch up but Placentino circles away and keeps his distance.
Moon misses with a low kick.
Placentino throws a solid leg kick but Moon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Placentino.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moon.
Moon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moon. Placentino shrugs it off though.
Moon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moon tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon has managed to clinch.
Moon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Placentino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasputin Moon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Placentino, pushing him back against the cage.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Placentino fails to pull guard.
Placentino avoids the elbow strike from Moon, against the cage.
Moon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Moon.
Placentino avoiding damage as Moon throws knees to the body.
Moon working Placentino over with knees to the body.
Placentino avoiding damage as Moon throws knees to the body.
Moon crunches a lovely knee into Placentino's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Placentino up against the cage.
Moon lands an elbow inside.
Moon scores a nice knee to the body.
Placentino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moon has Placentino pressed against the cage.
Moon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Placentino's defenses.
Moon crunches a lovely knee into Placentino's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Placentino is trying to drag Moon to the mat but Moon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Placentino's face.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon lands an elbow just above Placentino 's eye.
Moon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Placentino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon lands a knee to the body.
Moon scores with a knee to the head.
Moon slowing the pace effectively.
Moon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Placentino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Placentino is defending well for now.
Moon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon lands an elbow inside.
Placentino is rocked!
Rasputin Moon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moon pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Placentino! Moon unloads with more strikes and Placentino sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasputin Moon!
Rasputin Moon made sure to mention his sponsor, Untouchable Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Eberhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Treehorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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222 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Eberhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackie Treehorn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Treehorn.
Eberhard shoots in but Treehorn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Treehorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eberhard was well out of range. Poor timing from Treehorn.
Eberhard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eberhard lands an elbow.
Treehorn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eberhard scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Eberhard wants to control but Treehorn is keeping him busy.
Treehorn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eberhard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Treehorn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Eberhard.
Treehorn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Treehorn tries to buck Eberhard off but Eberhard is having none of it.
Eberhard 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Eberhard.
Eberhard grinds an elbow into Treehorn's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Treehorn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eberhard trying to control the action but Treehorn is working from the bottom.
Eberhard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Eberhard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Eberhard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Treehorn is avoiding damage well.
Eberhard working the head and body with strikes.
Eberhard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Treehorn regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eberhard lands with a punch from half guard.
Eberhard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eberhard.
Eberhard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eberhard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eberhard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eberhard not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Treehorn has hold of Eberhard's hands but Eberhard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eberhard connects with a nice short shot to Treehorn's temple.
Treehorn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eberhard is working away from the top position though.
Treehorn is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard trying to pass the guard but Treehorn defending well.
Eberhard is thwarting Treehorn's attempts to control the position.
Eberhard slips a nice elbow through Treehorn's hands, connecting with Treehorn's forehead.
Eberhard lands strikes from half guard.
Eberhard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Treehorn!
Eberhard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Treehorn taking shots to the head.
Treehorn looks winded!
Treehorn is in a horrible position here. Eberhard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Treehorn is rocked!
Eberhard lands a big elbow - Treehorn is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Treehorn is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elias Eberhard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swick has chosen Kanye West ft. Jay-Z & Adele - Hometown Glory (Urban Noize Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dan Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Swick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Swick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller tries to clinch but Swick is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swick. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Swick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swick holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Swick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Swick controls the action.
Miller effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Clark Swick has been cut.
Swick has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swick can't break the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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!
Swick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller working aggressively here.
Swick throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller cracks Swick with a nice body shot.
A short right from Miller.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Swick is rocked!
Miller creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Swick drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Miller!
Dan Miller 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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32
198 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelianenko, right into the meat.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Emelianenko - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Emelianenko. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Emelianenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelianenko.
Silva cracks Emelianenko with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Silva wants to stall.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Emelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva is trying to stall.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Silva shrugs it off.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Emelianenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all 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!
Emelianenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A leg kick checked by Emelianenko.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a low kick but Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Emelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Emelianenko lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emelianenko momentarily.
Emelianenko scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Mirko Emelianenko has been cut.
Silva with a jab.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Emelianenko clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva is pushing Emelianenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Emelianenko to work.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Silva prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko thumps Silva with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Emelianenko slows down the pace here.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Mirko Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Silva blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Silva.
Emelianenko gets a clinch.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
A short right from Emelianenko.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenji Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva lands a body punch.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko avoiding damage.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Emelianenko into the cage.
Mirko Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Mirko Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Emelianenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko keeps Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Emelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Emelianenko!
An out of breath Mirko Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Sajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarbowsky comes into the arena with Lux Aeterna blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
155 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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169 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukasz Sajewski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarbowsky misses with a body shot.
Skarbowsky wants to land a leg kick but Sajewski is out of range.
Sajewski lands a glancing blow to the side of Skarbowsky's head.
Sajewski misses with an uppercut.
Sajewski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sajewski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sajewski works over Skarbowsky's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Jean Charles Skarbowsky has been cut.
Skarbowsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skarbowsky avoids the body shot from Sajewski.
Sajewski throws a looping overhand right but Skarbowsky ducks down to avoid it.
Skarbowsky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Lukasz Sajewski has been cut.
Sajewski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sajewski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick from Skarbowsky lands but Sajewski takes it in his stride.
Skarbowsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Sajewski circles away.
Sajewski avoids a kick to the body.
Skarbowsky scores with a leg kick.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Skarbowsky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sajewski moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skarbowsky obliges.
Sajewski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skarbowsky tries a knee to the head but Sajewski blocks it.
Sajewski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sajewski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sajewski trying to control but Skarbowsky is working from the bottom.
Skarbowsky is controlling Sajewski's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski postures up in Skarbowsky's guard and throws a big left but Skarbowsky blocks it.
Sajewski landing with the ground and pound.
Sajewski throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sajewski distracts Skarbowsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sajewski trying to control but Skarbowsky is working from the bottom.
Skarbowsky working a defensive guard here.
Sajewski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sajewski looking to sit in guard and control but Skarbowsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sajewski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sajewski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sajewski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lukasz Sajewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sajewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skarbowsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Sajewski catches Skarbowsky right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skarbowsky. Sajewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sajewski shoots in but Skarbowsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skarbowsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sajewski punishes Skarbowsky's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Skarbowsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sajewski doesn't seem phased though.
Skarbowsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Sajewski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sajewski avoids the body shot from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sajewski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skarbowsky's guard now.
Skarbowsky keeping moving, preventing Sajewski from controlling successfully.
Sajewski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skarbowsky keeping moving, preventing Sajewski from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sajewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sajewski is in close to Skarbowsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sajewski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sajewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sajewski trying to control but Skarbowsky is working from the bottom.
Sajewski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skarbowsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sajewski landing with the ground and pound.
Sajewski working some strikes from top position.
Sajewski with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski throws a big elbow that misses.
Skarbowsky pulls Sajewski in close to prevent any damage.
Sajewski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skarbowsky's head.
Sajewski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sajewski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sajewski trying to control but Skarbowsky is working from the bottom.
Sajewski throws an elbow that misses. Skarbowsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sajewski's guard. Nice move by Skarbowsky!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski is pulling down on Skarbowsky's head to control his posture.
Skarbowsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sajewski controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lukasz Sajewski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Skarbowsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sajewski throws out the jab.
Sajewski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skarbowsky lands a leg kick that knocks Sajewski off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sajewski. Skarbowsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sajewski dives in and grabs Skarbowsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skarbowsky pushes down on Sajewski's head and hops out.
Sajewski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skarbowsky throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sajewski shoots in looking for a takedown. Skarbowsky tries to sprawl out of it but Sajewski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skarbowsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sajewski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skarbowsky throws a front kick aimed at Sajewski's knee but Sajewski avoids it well.
Skarbowsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skarbowsky scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sajewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skarbowsky circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skarbowsky.
The crowd cheers as Sajewski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skarbowsky doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Sajewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Skarbowsky defending well as Sajewski loads up on a big left hand.
Skarbowsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sajewski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skarbowsky on the side of the head.
A left lands for Sajewski.
Skarbowsky misses with an uppercut. Sajewski saw that one coming.
Sajewski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sajewski is taking a breather. Skarbowsky 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.
Skarbowsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sajewski slips a nice elbow through Skarbowsky's hands, connecting with Skarbowsky's forehead.
Skarbowsky is rocked!
Sajewski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Skarbowsky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sajewski lands a big elbow - Skarbowsky is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sajewski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Sajewski!
A relieved looking Lukasz Sajewski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cice Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beginning of the End. Dave Collins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cice Salace's chin.
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cice Salace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Salace shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Collins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salace is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salace won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Salace landing with the ground and pound.
Salace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salace wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salace trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salace advances to half guard.
Collins trying to control here.
Salace is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Collins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cice Salace!
Cice Salace decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets has chosen Штиль as his entrance music. Dimon Boets has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
230 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimon Boets!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boets shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense.
Boets takes one on the button.
Nice body kick from Gardner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gardner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardner. Boets does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boets takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boets.
Gardner lands a nice looking body kick.
Gardner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boets.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boets will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josh Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimon Boets.
Gardner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gardner scoring well with a low kick there.
Boets shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Gardner.
Gardner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boets thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boets 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.
Gardner thows a body kick. Boets tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gardner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boets looks winded!
Gardner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boets looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Boets, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boets is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gardner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Boets.
Gardner scores with a nice body kick.
Gardner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boets looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gardner is fending him off so far but Boets persists. Nope, Gardner circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner with a hook.
Gardner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gardner cracks the inside of Boets's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner scores with a shot to the body.
Gardner connects with a looping right hand.
Boets gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gardner punishes Boets's body with a nice straight punch.
Gardner slips under a jab from Boets.
Horrible takedown by Boets or perhaps it was just good defense by Gardner which made him look bad.
Boets steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gardner. That one must have hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Gardner as he connects with a hook.
Boets has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gardner.
Gardner punishes Boets's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boets at a distance.
Gardner scores with a nice body kick.
Boets takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gardner lands a leg kick that knocks Boets off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gardner.
Gardner digs a good hook to Boets's body.
Boets doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gardner.
Gardner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boets has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gardner is looking to wear down Boets with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Gardner. That snapped Boets's head back.
Boets takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boets fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boets's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gardner cracks Boets with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gardner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice cross by Gardner.
Boets takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gardner connects with a high kick.
Gardner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boets has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gardner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gardner lands a body shot.
Gardner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gardner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gardner!
Gardner scores with a sloppy right hand. Boets should have avoided that one.
Gardner scores with a three punch combo!
Boets is rocked!
Gardner drops Boets with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gardner follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Gardner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse. Marvin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King of Kings by Motorhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
164 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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34
166 lbs
27 - 12 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Wonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Marvin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wonka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marvin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Marvin gets back to full guard.
Marvin trying to control the position.
Wonka trying to control but Marvin is working from the bottom.
Wonka is really struggling to control Marvin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wonka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marvin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wonka has Marvin in his guard.
Marvin postures up and lands a big shot to Wonka's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marvin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wonka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marvin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wonka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wonka's head.
Wonka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marvin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marvin is in close to Wonka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marvin trying to control but Wonka is working from the bottom.
Marvin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wonka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marvin defends it easily.
Marvin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wonka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marvin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wonka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marvin defends well.
Wonka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marvin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marvin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marvin working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin pushes down on Wonka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wonka actively working from the bottom here.
Marvin is trying to control the action in half guard but Wonka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marvin lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marvin jumps into side control!
Wonka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marvin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marvin wants to control but Wonka is keeping him busy.
Wonka tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Wonka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wonka gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Marvin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonka working to try and regain half guard.
Marvin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wonka looks a forlorn figure.
Marvin with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marvin landing strikes from the mount and Wonka is in trouble!
Marvin working the ground and pound effectively.
Marvin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wonka looks a forlorn figure.
Marvin landing strikes from the mount and Wonka is in trouble!
Wonka is rocked!
Wonka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wonka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marvin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marvin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marvin prevents Wonka from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Marvin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wonka throws a right hand that Marvin ducks under and follows up with a left that Marvin also avoids with ease.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wonka just misses with a punch to the body.
Marvin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wonka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marvin is in Wonka's guard.
Wonka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marvin is aware though and is defending well.
Wonka looking to control.
Marvin stands up over Wonka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wonka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marvin defends well.
Marvin landing some decent shots from guard.
Marvin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marvin trying to control but Wonka is working from the bottom.
Marvin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wonka is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marvin throwing strikes from guard but Wonka blocks nicely.
Wonka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marvin is aware though and is defending well.
Marvin wants to control from the top but Wonka keeps moving.
King Marvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wonka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marvin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marvin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marvin trying to control but Wonka is working from the bottom.
Marvin looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marvin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. King Marvin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wonka throws a right hand that misses
and Marvin counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Marvin.
Marvin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonka lands a hook that snaps the head of Marvin backwards.
Marvin has picked Wonka up - he's going for a ride! Marvin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Marvin drops an elbow to the side of Wonka's head.
Wonka actively working from the bottom here.
Marvin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wonka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marvin trying to control from half guard but Wonka is working away.
Marvin uses his free foot to push down on Wonka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wonka.
Wonka is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Marvin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wonka is trying to escape the mount.
Marvin lands a big shot there that rocks Wonka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wonka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marvin with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Willy Wonka has been cut.
The referee warns Wonka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Wonka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonka is looking to get to half guard.
Wonka seems to have got his legs back now.
Marvin looking to finish Wonka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wonka!
Marvin scoring with strikes but Wonka is staying in there.
Marvin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wonka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Marvin! Wonka is hurt baaadly! Marvin is firing away with more strikes - Wonka is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Marvin!
A relieved looking King Marvin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamapi Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan has chosen Ikenai Tayou as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
158 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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32
163 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yamapi Chan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zordick throws a hook but Chan blocks it.
Zordick shoots in looking for a takedown. Chan tries to sprawl out of it but Zordick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zordick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chan tries to avoid it but Zordick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chan to the ground. Chan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Zordick misses its intended target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zordick.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chan tries to buck Zordick off but Zordick is having none of it.
Zordick wants to control but Chan is keeping him busy.
Zordick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zordick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zordick tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zordick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chan.
Chan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zordick tries to roll over but Chan keeps him under control.
Chan throws a strike but Zordick avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zordick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chan tries to free his leg and advance position but Zordick is retaining full guard.
Zordick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chan stopping the sweep attempt from Zordick.
Chan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zordick has his foot on Chan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chan works his way back into a safe position though.
Chan throwing strikes but missing.
Chan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Chan is looking to take a break and control but Zordick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chan scoring with punches from side control.
Zordick is trying to improve his position.
Chan landing strikes.
Chan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zordick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan cracks Zordick with a big right hand but Zordick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chan gets to mount! Zordick was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zordick is looking to improve his position but Chan isn't that keen on the idea.
Zordick tries to hold on but Chan postures up.
Zordick tries to control Chan's body but Chan pushes him off. Zordick squirms to his side and now Chan has his back!
Chan sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Zordick taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yamapi Chan! Yamapi Chan retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Yamapi Chan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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