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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Vicente Fernandez - Los Mandados. Emelianenko has chosen Beethoven's Funeral March as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasquez sprawls well. Vasquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Emelianenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Vasquez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vasquez is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko 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.
Vasquez is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Vasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Emelianenko is trying for a kimura here. Vasquez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Emelianenko wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Ivan Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Busta Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Busta Smirnov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Busta Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Price!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smirnov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Price was covering up waiting for the punch and Smirnov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Price is striking from the bottom but Smirnov uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Smirnov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Price is just riding it out for now. Smirnov eventually gives up the hold.
Smirnov controlling the action here.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smirnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price pushes Smirnov off and gets back to his feet.
Smirnov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Price tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smirnov is in Price's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Price wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Price striking off his back but it's not causing Smirnov any problems.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smirnov is one step ahead there.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Price is looking to sweep but instead, Smirnov has passed into half guard.
Smirnov prevents Price from standing back up.
Price throws a strike from the bottom but Smirnov passes into side control!
Price tries to improve position but can't.
Price looking for a sweep but Smirnov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Price can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov content just to control the position here.
Smirnov prevents Price from getting the reversal.
Smirnov lands with some strikes.
Price is looking to improve his position but Smirnov isn't that keen on the idea.
Price 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price tries to get to full guard but Smirnov has control of the leg.
Price wants to get back to full guard but Smirnov has mounted him!
Price looks winded!
Smirnov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Price looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smirnov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Price regains half guard.
Price wants to sweep but Smirnov has passed to side control!
Smirnov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Price is trying to improve his position.
Smirnov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Price!
Smirnov content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov wants to control the pace but Price is squirming around nicely.
Price flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov prevents Price from getting the reversal.
Price is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smirnov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Price is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Smirnov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Price with a poor takedown
and Smirnov counters with a shoot takedown. Price fights it but they end up in guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smirnov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smirnov stands and steps away. Price gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Price is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smirnov's half guard.
Smirnov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Price jumps into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Price trying to control the action but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Smirnov missing with punches from the bottom.
Price is trying to control the action in half guard but Smirnov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smirnov is squirming around, avoiding Price's attempts to control the action.
Smirnov 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.
Price prevents Smirnov from improving his position.
Price looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Price content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to hold on to Price's head to control him but Price postures up.
Price is looking to advance position but Smirnov won't allow it.
Smirnov is trying to maintain the position but Price is very close to passing his half guard.
Price is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smirnov defends it well.
Price trying to control the action but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smirnov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smirnov gets full guard.
Price drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smirnov dives on top into guard.
Price is breathing heavily.
Price keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Smirnov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to stand up but Smirnov is controlling him.
Smirnov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Price keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Busta Smirnov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smirnov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Price looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Price is trying to improve his position.
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.
Smirnov works to advance to full mount. Price defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Smirnov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Price shoots in and drives through. Smirnov sprawls well.
Smirnov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Price throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Price lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smirnov!
Smirnov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smirnov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Price landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smirnov is looking to get to half guard.
Smirnov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Price wants to stand and escape but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smirnov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov can't do much from the bottom here.
Price tries to advance to mount but Smirnov denies him.
Smirnov tries to improve position but can't.
Price trying to control the action but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Busta Smirnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Smirnov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is not content to let Price control the position.
Price working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Price is chipping away with strikes.
Price advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov regains half guard.
Smirnov is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smirnov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Busta Smirnov!
Busta Smirnov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hassim Bregovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pade Revskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hassim Bregovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pade Revskis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bregovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Revskis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Hassim Bregovic has been cut.
Bregovic fails with the takedown.
Revskis misses with a two punch combination.
Bregovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Revskis misses.
Bregovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Revskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bregovic is defended easily by Revskis.
Revskis slaps away a takedown attempt from Bregovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassim Bregovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revskis cracks Bregovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pade Revskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Revskis.
Revskis dips to his left and cracks Bregovic with an uppercut!
Bregovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Revskis tries to avoid it but Bregovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Revskis to the ground. Revskis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bregovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Revskis as he avoids it easily.
Revskis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bregovic circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Revskis does no damage.
Revskis scores with a jab to the body.
Bregovic tries to clinch up.
Revskis tries to close the distance and clinch but Bregovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Revskis lands with a straight right. Bregovic didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Revskis misses its intended target.
Bregovic misses with a double jab.
Revskis misses the shot to the body.
Revskis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revskis tries to circle away but Bregovic has him pinned against the cage.
Bregovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Revskis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Revskis is trying to force a seperation but Bregovic has the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bregovic jumps guard but Revskis stands there with Bregovic around his waist. Bregovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Revskis can't find room to land a body shot as Bregovic controls the action.
Bregovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Revskis to keep the fight standing.
Revskis is looking to break free of the clinch but Bregovic has double underhooks.
Bregovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bregovic jumps guard but Revskis stands there with Bregovic around his waist. Bregovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Revskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Revskis throws a sloppy head kick and Bregovic moves out of range easily.
Bregovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revskis.
Revskis keeps the fight on the outside.
Revskis looks to land a left hand but Bregovic moved out of range nicely.
Revskis tries a head kick but it misses.
Bregovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Bregovic has had enough of the clinch but Revskis keeps him there for the moment.
Bregovic trying to land knees to the body.
Revskis is trying to push Bregovic away but Bregovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Revskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bregovic has Revskis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Revskis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bregovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bregovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Revskis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bregovic tries to pull guard but Revskis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bregovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bregovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Revskis up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bregovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pade Revskis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hassim Bregovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Revskis as Bregovic shoots in.
Bregovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bregovic tries for a takedown but Revskis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bregovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bregovic.
Revskis misses with a body kick.
Revskis misses the jab.
Pade Revskis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bregovic defending well as Revskis loads up on a big left hand.
Revskis jabs Bregovic right on the nose. Bregovic blinks but takes it well.
Revskis swings for the body but Bregovic moves out of range.
Revskis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bregovic.
Bregovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Revskis sprawls well. Revskis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bregovic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassim Bregovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bregovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revskis throws an overhand right that lands on Bregovic's shoulder, as Bregovic tries to avoid the shot.
Revskis lands with a straight right. Bregovic didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Revskis.
Revskis lands with a shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bregovic. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Revskis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Revskis misses with a double jab.
Revskis tries to clinch up but Bregovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Revskis leaves Bregovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bregovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Revskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Revskis stuns Bregovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bregovic swinging wildly here.
Revskis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Revskis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bregovic tries for a takedown but Revskis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bregovic shoots in and drives through. Revskis sprawls well.
Bregovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Revskis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Bregovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bregovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bregovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Revskis controls his leg.
Revskis is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic trying to control the action but Revskis is working from the bottom.
Revskis pushes Bregovic off looking to stand but Bregovic dives back in and keeps control.
Bregovic is looking to take a break and control but Revskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Revskis is looking to escape.
Revskis is refusing to be controlled, as Bregovic sits in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Hassim Bregovic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bregovic gets tackled into the cage by Revskis. Revskis maintains the clinch.
Revskis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bregovic wants to stall.
Bregovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Revskis just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bregovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Revskis scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bregovic breaks the clinch.
Revskis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Revskis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Revskis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bregovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revskis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hassim Bregovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bregovic throws a sloppy head kick
letting Revskis counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pade Revskis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hassim Bregovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bregovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bregovic. Revskis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bregovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Revskis but Revskis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Revskis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bregovic has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick by Revskis misses
and Bregovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bregovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Revskis scores with a punch to the head.
Bregovic is looking to clinch but Revskis is avoiding it.
Revskis throws a head kick that misses
and Bregovic counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revskis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bregovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Revskis avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Revskis won't allow it.
Bregovic'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.
Bregovic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Revskis can't fight it off and eventually Bregovic manages to take the fight to the floor. Revskis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bregovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Revskis is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bregovic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Revskis wants to get back to his feet but Bregovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revskis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bregovic is one step ahead there.
Revskis wants to get back to his feet but Bregovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Revskis is on top in guard.
Revskis wants to pass the guard but Bregovic is keeping the position.
Revskis gets to his feet - Bregovic follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revskis misses with a straight right.
Revskis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassim Bregovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revskis tries a head kick but it misses.
Bregovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bregovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Revskis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bregovic scrambles back to his feet.
Revskis loads up on a big right hand but Bregovic slips the punch.
Bregovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bregovic has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Revskis lands a slapping body shot.
Revskis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bregovic misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revskis breaks from the clinch.
Bregovic shoots for a takedown but Revskis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Revskis moves into range and clinches up with Bregovic.
Revskis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bregovic.
Bregovic is working for takedown but Revskis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pade Revskis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Revskis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Revskis has had enough of the clinch but Bregovic keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pade Revskis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Revskis 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pade Revskis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Dimitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gullberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitrov comes to the cage accompanied by MitiS & MaHi - Sky. Gullberg has chosen Renan Barao-Rao-Rao as his entrance music. Alex Gullberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladimir Dimitrov's chin.
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200 lbs
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220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Dimitrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Gullberg!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gullberg jabs at Dimitrov's body.
Dimitrov dives in and grabs Gullberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gullberg pushes down on Dimitrov's head and hops out.
Gullberg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dimitrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dimitrov is chipping away with strikes.
Gullberg is looking to reverse the position.
Dimitrov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gullberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Dimitrov working the ground and pound.
Gullberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gullberg trying to control from half guard but Dimitrov is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullberg is looking for a kimura but Dimitrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gullberg to get the leverage.
Gullberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gullberg stops Dimitrov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gullberg is looking for a kimura but Dimitrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gullberg to get the leverage.
Gullberg wants to get back to his feet.
Gullberg seems to be working for a kimura but Dimitrov defends the submission attempt.
Gullberg stops Dimitrov from getting back to his feet.
Dimitrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dimitrov tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dimitrov is looking to get back to is feet but Gullberg passes into side control.
Dimitrov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg tries to move to mount but Dimitrov blocks the move with his legs.
Gullberg trying to control the position but Dimitrov is working away.
Gullberg passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dimitrov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gullberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gullberg.
Gullberg lands a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gullberg.
Gullberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimitrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gullberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dimitrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gullberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gullberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimitrov's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gullberg scores with a leg kick.
Gullberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Gullberg thumps Dimitrov with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Gullberg.
Gullberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dimitrov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gullberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Gullberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gullberg scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gullberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
Gullberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gullberg duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gullberg scores with a nice strike.
Gullberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gullberg works over Dimitrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Alex Gullberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gullberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Gullberg throws a shot to the body.
Alex Gullberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Gullberg. Beautiful body shot.
Gullberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dimitrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gullberg - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gullberg lands a jab to Dimitrov's midsection.
Dimitrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gullberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gullberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gullberg tries to clinch up.
Gullberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dimitrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Gullberg has closed the distance and engaged Dimitrov in a clinch.
Dimitrov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Dimitrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gullberg.
Gullberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gullberg lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov is trying to drag Gullberg to the mat but Gullberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gullberg is leaning against Dimitrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gullberg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gullberg stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gullberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gullberg scores with a head kick.
Dimitrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gullberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimir Dimitrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Gullberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimitrov doesn't seem phased though.
Dimitrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Gullberg counters with an inside leg kick.
Gullberg connects with a body shot.
Gullberg thuds a left hand into Dimitrov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gullberg lands a leg kick that knocks Dimitrov off balance momentarily.
Gullberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dimitrov's calf.
Gullberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gullberg, right into the meat.
Dimitrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullberg is looking to slow Dimitrov down with leg kicks.
Gullberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dimitrov will feel that in the morning.
Gullberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alex Gullberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gullberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gullberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gullberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gullberg cracks Dimitrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crunch! Gullberg slams his shin into Dimitrov's torso.
Gullberg throws a front kick that sends Dimitrov stumbling back into the cage.
Gullberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Dimitrov tumbling to the canvas! Gullberg pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Dimitrov was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Gullberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Zhurmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhurmedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chief Keef & Fat Trel - Russian Roulette. Jones has chosen 50 Cent - God Gave Me Style as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicolai Zhurmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhurmedov lands a right hook to the body.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zhurmedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Zhurmedov sprawls well.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhurmedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhurmedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zhurmedov escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zhurmedov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicolai Zhurmedov!
A victorious Nicolai Zhurmedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Rally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artair Dostan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammad Rally could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Artair Dostan's chin.
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25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Rally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Artair Dostan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rally shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dostan pinned against the cage. Dostan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dostan lands the left hand.
Dostan stuffs the takedown.
Rally with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dostan counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Dostan scores with a four punch combination!
Dostan scores with a jab to the head.
Dostan lands a body shot.
Rally swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dostan throws a right hand that Rally ducks under and follows up with a left that Rally also avoids with ease.
Dostan connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rally.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dostan holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dostan is looking for a sweep.
Dostan is pushing Rally's head away, looking to escape. Rally manages to hold on to the position though.
Rally has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dostan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostan is working to get back to half guard.
Dostan holds on to Rally as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Dostan tries to hold on but Rally pushes him away.
Rally tries to control but Dostan wriggling away.
Rally wants to take Dostan's back here but Dostan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dostan blocking the ground and pound.
Dostan is looking to get to half guard.
Rally won't let Dostan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rally wants to control the pace but Dostan is squirming around nicely.
Rally is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dostan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rally prevents Dostan from getting the reversal.
Rally can't control as he wanted to and Dostan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Rally trying to mount his opponent but Dostan defends it.
Dostan is refusing to be controlled, as Rally sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dostan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rally's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rally's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dostan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dostan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dostan has good solid back control here.
Rally trying to control the action but Dostan just sinks the hooks in.
Rally can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Rally's head.
Rally trying to control the action but Dostan just sinks the hooks in.
Dostan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rally is trying to stand back up.
Dostan controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rally trying to control the hands but Dostan won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dostan cracks Rally with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rally from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artair Dostan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dostan throws a right and a left that Rally avoids nicely.
Dostan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dostan misses with a few strikes there.
Dostan gets a takedown into half guard.
Rally is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dostan pulls his head out easily.
Rally is looking to control Dostan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rally avoid being mounted?
Dostan trying to control the pace.
Rally trying to control from the bottom.
Rally looking for submissions off his back.
Dostan slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dostan 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Artair Dostan.
Dostan misses with the combination.
Dostan fails to land with a series of punches.
Rally throws a low kick, looking for Dostan's leg but Dostan calmly moves out of range.
Rally is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dostan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rally fails with a takedown attempt.
Rally slips a jab and a cross from Dostan.
Dostan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostan pushes Rally off and gets back to his feet.
Rally takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dostan misses with a two punch combination.
Dostan works over Rally's head and body with a nice combination.
Muhammad Rally is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dostan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rally to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dostan pulls Rally in close to his closed guard and prevents Rally from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rally won't allow Dostan to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostan is pulling down on Rally's head. It's preventing any offense from Rally, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Artair Dostan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dostan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rally with a poor takedown
and Rally takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dostan lunges at Rally with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rally's hand.
Rally will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dostan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rally with a poor takedown
and Dostan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dostan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rally backs up against the cage.
Rally shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dostan pinned against the cage. Dostan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rally misses with a takedown
and Rally takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Dostan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostan lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dostan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dostan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dostan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rally walks into a jab.
Rally shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dostan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dostan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rally's hands.
Dostan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rally gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dostan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rally gets caught napping as Dostan dives in and scores a takedown. Rally manages to retain guard.
Rally being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artair Dostan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rally's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dostan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dostan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dostan scores with a jab. Rally acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rally fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dostan avoids it really well and circles away.
Rally doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dostan counters with a two punch combo.
Dostan connects with the punch.
No joy there for Dostan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Dostan as he connects with a hook.
Rally with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dostan counters with a series of strikes. Rally will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rally misses with a takedown
and Dostan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rally shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dostan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dostan cracks Rally with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostan lands a nice looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dostan.
Dostan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rally's head backwards.
Rally is rocked!
Dostan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Rally is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dostan works over Rally's head and body with a nice combination.
Dostan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dostan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rally will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Rally 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rally shoots for a takedown but Dostan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rally takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dostan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dostan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rally with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dostan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rally thinking.
Rally seems to have got his legs back now.
Dostan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rally has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dostan finds it's way round the side to connect with Rally's head.
Rally looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rally throws a body punch but Dostan moves out of range.
Dostan cracks a nice hook into Rally's ribs.
Dostan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dostan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rally has his foot on Dostan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dostan works his way back into a safe position though.
Dostan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rally is looking for a triangle but Dostan pushes his legs off easily.
Rally had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dostan defends it easily.
Rally is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dostan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Artair Dostan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rally looking for a guillotine here but Dostan defends easily.
Dostan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostan landing some decent shots from guard.
Dostan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dostan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Artair Dostan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rally doesn't manage to clinch there - Dostan circles away.
Dostan is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dostan misses with a wild combination.
Muhammad Rally has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artair Dostan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rally wants to clinch
and Dostan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artair Dostan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dostan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artair Dostan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias comes to the cage accompanied by Te esperando. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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157 lbs
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24
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dias clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Kevin Smith has been cut.
Dias misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Dias does it's job there.
Smith is rocked!
Dias lands a right hook to the body.
Smith slips under a jab from Dias.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias finish him?
Dias misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias works the jab nicely.
Dias gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias wants to break free but Smith has control.
Dias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dias jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dias is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dias is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Dias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Dias is working away.
Dias wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Dias looking for submissions off his back.
Dias trying to control here.
Dias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dias is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is keen to just control but Dias is a slippery customer.
Dias trying to control here.
Smith wants to control but Dias is keeping him busy.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Dias is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thwarting Dias's attempts to control the position.
Dias tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A left lands for Dias.
Marcos Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dias circles away quickly and effectively.
Dias thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Dias manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dias is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Dias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dias!
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dias's legs.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dias seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Dias's head to control him but Dias postures up.
Dias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dias.
Dias moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
Dias goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smith turns into him and now he's in Dias's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Dias!
A relieved looking Marcos Dias 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristan Maruyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janis Piternieks (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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218 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristan Maruyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janis Piternieks!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Piternieks.
Piternieks shoots in looking for a takedown but Maruyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piternieks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Piternieks throws a sloppy head kick and Maruyama moves out of range easily.
Maruyama moves in looking to clinch but Piternieks pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Piternieks as Maruyama shoots in.
Piternieks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maruyama wants to get back to full guard.
Piternieks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maruyama trying to hold on to Piternieks's head to control him but Piternieks postures up.
Maruyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Piternieks wants to take a breather but Maruyama is having none of it.
Maruyama wants to improve his position but Piternieks is controlling well.
Maruyama trying to hold on to Piternieks's head to control him but Piternieks postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Maruyama is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kristan Maruyama wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maruyama avoids the head kick by Piternieks.
Maruyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Piternieks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maruyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Piternieks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maruyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Piternieks's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Piternieks fails to land.
Maruyama goes for a takedown attempt but Piternieks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks throws a leg kick
and Maruyama counters with a nice leg kick.
Piternieks connects with a leg kick. Maruyama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maruyama moves out of range of the leg kick from Piternieks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Piternieks.
Piternieks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maruyama. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piternieks connects with a leg kick. Maruyama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Piternieks connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Piternieks.
Piternieks shoots in looking for a takedown but Maruyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piternieks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kristan Maruyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Piternieks.
Maruyama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Piternieks. Piternieks obviously looking to wear him down.
Piternieks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maruyama checks a low kick from Piternieks.
A swing and a miss from Piternieks.
Piternieks gets a double leg takedown into Maruyama's guard.
Piternieks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maruyama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Piternieks is aware though and is defending well.
Piternieks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Piternieks wants to pass the guard but Maruyama is keeping the position.
Maruyama 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.
Piternieks trying to control the position from guard on top but Maruyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Piternieks postures up.
Piternieks trying to control but Maruyama is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Janis Piternieks.
Piternieks throws a low kick, looking for Maruyama's leg but Maruyama calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Piternieks.
Maruyama tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piternieks takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piternieks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Piternieks is looking to chop away at Maruyama's legs.
Good leg kick by Piternieks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Piternieks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maruyama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Piternieks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maruyama is working away from the top position though.
Piternieks controlling the position for now.
Maruyama is trying to control. Piternieks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maruyama is looking to clinch but Piternieks is avoiding it.
Piternieks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruyama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maruyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crunch! Piternieks slams his shin into Maruyama's torso.
Piternieks misses with a body kick.
Piternieks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Piternieks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piternieks thumps Maruyama with a low kick.
Maruyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maruyama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Piternieks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Piternieks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maruyama blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks fails with a takedown attempt.
Piternieks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Piternieks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maruyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maruyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maruyama moves out of range as Piternieks throws a body kick.
Maruyama throws a head kick but Piternieks moves out of range.
Piternieks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Piternieks misses with a low kick.
Maruyama throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maruyama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Piternieks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maruyama to the ground. Piternieks is now in Maruyama's guard.
Maruyama is trying to hold Piternieks in close to prevent damage but Piternieks has managed to pass into half guard.
Maruyama is refusing to be controlled, as Piternieks sits in half guard.
Maruyama trying to control here.
Piternieks is taking a breather. Maruyama 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.
Piternieks is trying to control. Maruyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maruyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Janis Piternieks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Some bone on bone action there as Piternieks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Piternieks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maruyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Piternieks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maruyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maruyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Piternieks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Piternieks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maruyama clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Piternieks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Piternieks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Piternieks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maruyama misses with a low kick.
Piternieks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maruyama. That did some damage!
Maruyama wants to clinch
and Piternieks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maruyama's knee momentarily.
Piternieks throws a leg kick but Maruyama checks it.
Piternieks throws a sloppy head kick and Maruyama moves out of range easily.
Maruyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Piternieks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Piternieks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piternieks throws a low kick but Maruyama avoids it.
Maruyama misses with a takedown attempt - Piternieks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Piternieks is looking to score with low kicks.
Piternieks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Janis Piternieks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maruyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Piternieks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Piternieks counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piternieks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maruyama's sensitive parts.
Maruyama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Piternieks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks throws a leg kick that misses.
Maruyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piternieks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piternieks connects with a solid leg kick.
Piternieks connects with a solid leg kick.
Piternieks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piternieks keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Maruyama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Piternieks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Piternieks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maruyama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maruyama misses with a head kick.
That kick from Piternieks tenderised Maruyama's leg. Maruyama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Janis Piternieks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piternieks blocks a head kick by Maruyama.
Piternieks connects with an inside leg kick.
Kristan Maruyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maruyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Piternieks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maruyama's sensitive parts.
Piternieks scoring well with a low kick there.
Piternieks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piternieks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Piternieks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piternieks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Piternieks feints and then cracks Maruyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maruyama down.
Piternieks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piternieks connects with a leg kick. Maruyama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Piternieks connects with a solid leg kick.
Janis Piternieks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maruyama takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piternieks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Piternieks scoring well with a low kick there.
Piternieks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janis Piternieks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Piternieks 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janis Piternieks!
Janis Piternieks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dr John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr John Zoidberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Jambo's chin.
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27
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr John Zoidberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jambo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jambo was covering up waiting for the punch and Zoidberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jambo pushes Zoidberg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jambo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jambo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Zoidberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zoidberg.
Zoidberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zoidberg throws a series of punches but Jambo moves out of range.
Zoidberg swinging wildly here.
Zoidberg slips under a jab.
Jambo moves forwards but Zoidberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jambo throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg scores with a nice strike.
Zoidberg punishes Jambo's body with a nice straight punch.
Zoidberg misses the jab.
Jambo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoidberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jambo is fending him off so far but Zoidberg persists. Nope, Jambo circles away and we're back to standing.
Zoidberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Jambo is just out of range.
Zoidberg swinging wildly here.
Jambo throws a series of punches but Zoidberg moves out of range.
Zoidberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoidberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Jambo.
Zoidberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jambo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoidberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoidberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Jambo thumps Zoidberg with a low kick.
Zoidberg looks to land a combination but Jambo avoids it well.
Zoidberg misses with a hook. Jambo ducked under it nicely.
Jambo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoidberg is just out of range.
Jimmy Jambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jambo takes a swing at Zoidberg's ribcage but misses.
Zoidberg throws out a loose jab but Jambo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoidberg throws a hook to the side of Jambo's head but Jambo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Zoidberg misses.
Zoidberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jambo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dr John Zoidberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jambo feints and then cracks Zoidberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zoidberg down.
Zoidberg swings for the body but Jambo moves out of range.
Zoidberg moves away from the strike by Jambo.
Zoidberg ducks under a wild hook from Jambo.
Zoidberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jambo circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jambo.
Zoidberg gets the takedown into side control.
Jambo wants to control but Zoidberg postures up.
Zoidberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jambo keeps working.
Zoidberg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jambo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zoidberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jambo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zoidberg is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jambo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jambo is not content to let Zoidberg control the position.
Zoidberg blocks the strikes from Jambo.
Zoidberg 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoidberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zoidberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zoidberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr John Zoidberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoidberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jambo manages to avoid it.
Zoidberg misses with an uppercut. Jambo saw that one coming.
Zoidberg cracks Jambo with a good jab.
Jambo lands a right hook to the body.
Zoidberg throws a nice looking combination but Jambo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jambo throws a right hand that Zoidberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoidberg also avoids with ease.
Zoidberg throws a body punch but Jambo moves out of range.
Zoidberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Zoidberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoidberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jambo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoidberg. Jambo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimmy Jambo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoidberg.
Jambo connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoidberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jambo.
Zoidberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zoidberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Jambo misses with a body kick.
Jambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zoidberg.
Jambo cracks Zoidberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jambo misses the shot to the body.
Jambo throws a leg kick but Zoidberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zoidberg drives through with a takedown into Jambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jambo 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.
Zoidberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Zoidberg stops Jambo from standing up.
Zoidberg landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoidberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jambo has wrist control.
Zoidberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zoidberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoidberg postures up in Jambo's guard and throws a big left but Jambo blocks it.
Jambo trying to keep a closed guard but Zoidberg is proving a slippery customer.
Zoidberg working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg won't allow Jambo to sweep him here.
Zoidberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jambo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jambo is trying to keep Zoidberg in close.
Jambo is looking to stand up but Zoidberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Zoidberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zoidberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zoidberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zoidberg drops back looking for a leg! Jambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jambo manages to kick Zoidberg off! Zoidberg jumps back into Jambo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg cracks Jambo with a solid left hand.
Zoidberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jambo has momentary wrist control but Zoidberg slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Zoidberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Zoidberg throwing strikes from guard but Jambo blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoidberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zoidberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr John Zoidberg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jambo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zoidberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jambo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoidberg misses with a looping right.
A big left from Jambo misses.
Jambo misses with a looping left.
Jambo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zoidberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zoidberg preventing the sweep.
Zoidberg wants to control from the top but Jambo keeps moving.
Zoidberg stands and throws Jambo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoidberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Jambo's head but Jambo avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zoidberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jambo down.
Check out the look on Zoidberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dr John Zoidberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoidberg lands an elbow.
Zoidberg wants to control but Jambo is keeping him busy.
Zoidberg lands an elbow.
Zoidberg working the ground and pound but Jambo is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zoidberg working the ground and pound but Jambo is defending the strikes.
Jambo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zoidberg.
Jambo trying to remain calm as Zoidberg controls from the top position.
Jambo is trying to improve his position.
Zoidberg working away.
Zoidberg tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jambo is trying to get back to half guard.
Zoidberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Jambo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jambo is trying to control Zoidberg's posture but Zoidberg avoids it.
Zoidberg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jambo is looking to reverse the position.
Zoidberg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zoidberg wants to control but Jambo is keeping him busy.
Zoidberg in side control, throwing shots but Jambo defends.
Zoidberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jambo some visible discomfort.
Zoidberg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jambo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoidberg lands a strong strike to the head of Jambo. That's dazed him! Zoidberg looking to finish here. Jambo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Zoidberg lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr John Zoidberg!
Dr John Zoidberg 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Paakkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - The Hindu Times. Ben Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Paakkari!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Paakkari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paakkari closes the distance and clinches.
Paakkari looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakkari.
Paakkari tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Williams to work.
Paakkari blocks the elbow strike.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paakkari landing knees to the head.
Paakkari tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paakkari dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Williams stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ville Paakkari has been cut.
Paakkari tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Paakkari back against the cage.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Paakkari.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Paakkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
A nice left hand lands by Paakkari.
Paakkari missing with knees to the body.
Paakkari missing with knees to the body.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paakkari trying to land knees to the body.
Williams taking a breather.
Paakkari tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Paakkari.
Paakkari has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Paakkari trying to land knees to the body.
Paakkari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Paakkari blocking some punches.
Paakkari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakkari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paakkari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Paakkari shrugs off.
Williams lands an elbow just above Paakkari 's eye.
Paakkari blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams slowing the pace effectively.
Paakkari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paakkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paakkari lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Paakkari missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams blocks a body shot from Paakkari.
Paakkari'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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Paakkari lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Paakkari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Paakkari scores with a hook to the body.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Paakkari's head.
Paakkari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paakkari trying to land knees to the body.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paakkari.
Williams is trying to stall.
Paakkari missing with knees to the body.
Paakkari scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Paakkari.
Paakkari trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Paakkari tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paakkari just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Paakkari struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paakkari avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Paakkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Paakkari misses with a body punch.
Paakkari taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Paakkari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Paakkari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paakkari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paakkari darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Paakkari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paakkari tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paakkari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakkari trying to land knees to the body.
Paakkari swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Paakkari.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.
Paakkari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Paakkari lands a nice elbow.
Paakkari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to stall.
Paakkari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paakkari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paakkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Paakkari.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paakkari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Paakkari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paakkari tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Paakkari blocks an elbow strike.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paakkari tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Paakkari is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari blocking some punches.
Williams avoiding damage as Paakkari throws knees to the body.
Paakkari trying to land knees to the body.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams avoiding damage as Paakkari throws knees to the body.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Paakkari improves position.
Paakkari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paakkari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paakkari lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Paakkari struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paakkari up against the cage.
The referee calls for Paakkari to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paakkari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ville Paakkari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paakkari lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paakkari's brow.
Williams is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari working Williams over with knees to the body.
Paakkari avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Paakkari.
Paakkari dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Paakkari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paakkari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
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!
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Paakkari.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paakkari landing knees to the body.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paakkari's defenses.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paakkari holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paakkari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Paakkari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ville Paakkari'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!
Paakkari avoids the body shot from Williams.
Paakkari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paakkari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paakkari throws a lazy body kick
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Paakkari walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Paakkari connects with a jab.
Paakkari throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Paakkari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Jab, jab by Paakkari - just one landing.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paakkari throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paakkari momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams cracks the inside of Paakkari's front leg.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Paakkari missing with knees to the body.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Paakkari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Williams.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paakkari is keeping busy.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Paakkari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paakkari working Williams over with knees to the body.
Paakkari dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Paakkari taking a breather.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Paakkari improves position.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Paakkari missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paakkari.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams prevents a body shot from Paakkari.
Paakkari trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Paakkari.
Williams being controlled against the cage.
Paakkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paakkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Paakkari avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paakkari takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paakkari continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Paakkari missing with knees to the body.
Paakkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paakkari blocks an uppercut.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paakkari as Williams tries to tie him up.
Paakkari missing with knees to the body.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ben Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams is looking to control Paakkari's arms but Paakkari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage.
Williams prevents a body shot from Paakkari.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams taking a breather.
Ville Paakkari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paakkari tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Paakkari.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakkari.
Paakkari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ben Williams.
I think Paakkari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Paakkari!
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