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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Brindley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Brock will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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179 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicky Brindley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Brock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brindley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brock fails with a takedown attempt.
Brock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brindley counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Brock!
Brock is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brindley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brock is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nicky Brindley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Messer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Swedish House Mafia-One. Mark Messer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Messer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messer digs a good body shot into Ross's ribs.
Ross throws a nice looking combination but Messer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Messer.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Messer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Messer is taking a breather. Ross 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Messer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Messer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross misses with a few strikes there.
Ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Messer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ross manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Messer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ross uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Messer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messer in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ross is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Messer!
The defeated James Ross had this to say: 'Rematch i Dare YOU!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonic Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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258 lbs
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248 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonic Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin closes the distance but Boom moves to the side
and Boom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karelin's knee momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karelin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karelin is looking to clinch.
Karelin has his takedown stuffed
and Boom counters with a thumping low kick.
Boom connects with an inside leg kick.
Karelin moves in looking to clinch but Boom pushes him off.
Karelin throws a combination that misses
and Boom counters with a good low kick that Karelin was not able to check.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boom, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom delivers a nice body kick.
Karelin looks winded!
Boom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Aleksandr Karelin has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Boom.
Boom throws a quick head kick that knocks Karelin silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Boom is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sonic Boom!
A very excited looking Sonic Boom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marr Sepio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Furlotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepio comes to the cage accompanied by Traditional Muay Thai song. Furlotte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring me to life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kevin Furlotte is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marr Sepio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Furlotte!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Furlotte connects with a jab.
Furlotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furlotte lands a jab to the head.
Furlotte throws a lazy right hand but Sepio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Furlotte. Sepio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sepio throws a body kick that misses.
Furlotte looks to land a left hand but Sepio moved out of range nicely.
Furlotte scores with a nice head shot.
Sepio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Furlotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sepio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Furlotte.
Kevin Furlotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furlotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sepio.
Sepio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepio scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kevin Furlotte has been cut.
Furlotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Sepio counters with a straight right hand.
Furlotte lands with an overhand left.
Furlotte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sepio thumps Furlotte with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Furlotte.
A bone on bone clash there as Sepio blocks the leg kick.
Furlotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Furlotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sepio moves away.
Furlotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Furlotte blocks the body kick.
Furlotte misses with a body shot.
Sepio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Furlotte.
A lazy body kick from Furlotte
and Sepio counters with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sepio!
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!
Sepio slips under a jab from Furlotte.
A head kick from Sepio lands but Furlotte takes it in his stride.
Sepio misses with a head kick.
Furlotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sepio.
Furlotte moves out of range as Sepio strikes.
Furlotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sepio circles away quickly and effectively.
Furlotte throws a jab when Sepio was well out of range.
Sepio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sepio moves out of range of the body kick.
Sepio lands a glancing blow to the side of Furlotte's head.
Furlotte scores with a nice strike.
Sepio misses the jab.
Sepio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sepio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Furlotte misses
and Sepio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlotte misses with a looping right.
Sepio throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sepio.
Furlotte misses with a hook. Sepio ducked under it nicely.
Sepio lands a nice looking body kick.
Furlotte swings for the body but Sepio moves out of range.
Furlotte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sepio is able to avoid easily.
Furlotte slips under a jab from Sepio.
Furlotte misses with a looping right.
Furlotte thows a leg kick but Sepio checks it
and Sepio counters with an outside leg kick.
Sepio scores with a kick to the body.
Furlotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sepio.
Sepio scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furlotte throws a leg kick
and Sepio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furlotte throws a body punch but Sepio moves out of range.
Sepio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Furlotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sepio.
Sepio looks to land a right hand but Furlotte moved out of range.
Furlotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sepio was well out of range. Poor timing from Furlotte.
Sepio avoids the body shot from Furlotte.
Furlotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sepio counters with a body kick that stops Furlotte in his tracks momentarily.
Furlotte cracks Sepio with an open hand slap.
Furlotte throws a hook but Sepio blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furlotte lands a nice hook to Sepio's body. Sepio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Furlotte thows a leg kick but Sepio checks it
and Sepio counters with a head kick.
That has opened up Kevin Furlotte's cut even more.
Furlotte throws a hook but Sepio avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sepio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marr Sepio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Furlotte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Sepio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sepio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Furlotte lands with a straight right. Sepio didn't see that one coming.
Sepio slips a straight right by Furlotte.
Furlotte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick from Furlotte misses.
Furlotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Sepio misses its intended target.
Sepio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Furlotte.
Furlotte takes a swing at Sepio's ribcage but misses.
Sepio lands a nice looking body kick.
Furlotte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marr Sepio is winning the standup battle so far.
Furlotte throws a good cross that connects.
Furlotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sepio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sepio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Furlotte.
A big right from Furlotte misses.
Sepio checks a leg kick.
Furlotte catches Sepio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Furlotte lands the left hand.
Furlotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Sepio.
Furlotte throws a lazy right hand but Sepio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Furlotte misses with a left hand
and Sepio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Furlotte is breathing heavily.
Sepio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Furlotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Furlotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Sepio is just out of range.
Furlotte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Sepio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sepio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sepio lands a big head kick that sends Furlotte tumbling to the mat! Sepio takes a step backwards and waves Furlotte back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Furlotte is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Sepio throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Furlotte's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sepio lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Marr Sepio!
Marr Sepio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultra Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Mann!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris fails to land the takedown.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it.
Harris dives in for a single leg takedown but Mann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Mann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Mann tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris tries a body shot but Mann blocks it.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Mann has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harris working aggressively here.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mann is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Mann circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mann, right into the meat.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mann circles away quickly and effectively.
Mann clinches up against the cage.
Mann lands a shoulder strike.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but Mann blocks with his arms.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Mann clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Mann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris tries a body shot but Mann blocks it.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mann.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Mann won't allow it.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Mann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy.
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!
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Mann won't allow it.
Harris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mann will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harris up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Mann.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mann's waist but Mann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Mann gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mann to the ground. Harris is now in Mann's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mann wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mann has escaped and now he's on top!
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Mann 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.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexander Mann hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Harris moves out of range of the leg kick from Mann.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann connects with an inside leg kick.
Harris wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Mann has double underhooks.
Harris looking to throw knees to the head but Mann is blocking nicely.
Mann lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harris.
Harris looking to throw knees to the head but Mann is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann'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.
Harris stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Mann will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Mann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Mann.
Harris moves into range and clinches up with Mann.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Mann keeps him there for the moment.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mann avoids it.
Mann avoiding damage.
Harris blocking some punches.
Mann stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris as Mann tries to tie him up.
Mann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Mann takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Mann.
Mann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mann throws a nice head kick!
Phil Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Mann pushes him off.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Mann is predictable there
and Harris counters with a head kick.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Mann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mann trying to control the position but instead, Harris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mann into the cage.
Mann avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mann pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
Mann stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Mann.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Mann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mann controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris won't allow Mann to get back to his feet.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harris stands and throws Mann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harris tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
Mann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mann is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Mann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris in side control, throwing shots but Mann defends.
Harris trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Mann manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Phil Harris will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Mann blocks the low kick.
Mann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phil Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann is pulling down on Harris's head. It's preventing any offense from Harris, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Mann wasn't active enough on the ground.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mann has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Mann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander Mann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mann takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Mann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mann misses with some punches.
Mann taking a breather.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Harris crunches a lovely knee into Mann's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a nice knee to the body.
Mann'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mann effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Mann's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Alexander Mann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mann's brow.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harris blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mann rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Mann is trying to maintain a safe position but Harris gets an underhook and turns Mann into the cage.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Harris dives in and grabs Mann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
Harris tries to work over Mann's front leg with a kick but Mann checks it.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mann checks a leg kick.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris tries for a takedown but Mann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mann.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris instigates a clinch.
Mann scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harris tries to break free but Mann pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mann drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Harris turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harris manages to end up in side control.
Harris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Phil Harris.
I think Harris 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Harris!
During a confident post fight interview, Phil Harris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen The Black Angels as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ryan Miller enters the cage!
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182 lbs
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179 lbs
4 - 1 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Saibot walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Saibot is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saibot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Saibot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saibot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot working aggressively here.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Saibot keeps him there for the moment.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller stalling the fight.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Saibot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Miller prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Saibot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Saibot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Saibot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Saibot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saibot tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saibot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
Saibot lands a right hand.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saibot prevents it.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saibot is keeping busy.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Saibot on the inside.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Miller trying to stall but Saibot improves his position.
Miller tries to circle away but Saibot has him pinned against the cage.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saibot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saibot is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Saibot.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Saibot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Nice body punch from Saibot - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is working Miller over against the cage.
Saibot scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Saibot - that landed with a thud.
Miller trying to stall but Saibot improves his position.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot lands with a left to the head.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saibot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Saibot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocking some punches.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Saibot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Saibot improves position.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Saibot swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saibot connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Saibot takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller has Saibot pressed against the cage.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller is stalling here.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Saibot.
Saibot misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saibot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller blocking some punches.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to stall but Saibot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Saibot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Saibot.
Saibot lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Ryan Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saibot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
An out of breath Noob Saibot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegon Ichimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
153 lbs
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27
143 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey O Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kegon Ichimaru!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ichimaru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
O Doherty fails to land with a series of punches.
O Doherty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru misses with an uppercut. O Doherty saw that one coming.
O Doherty fails to land with a series of punches.
Ichimaru staying out of range there.
O Doherty avoids the head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a head kick but O Doherty moves out of range.
Good shot there by Ichimaru.
O Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Ichimaru.
O Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Doherty misses with a hook to the body
and Ichimaru counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ichimaru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Doherty.
O Doherty throws a series of strikes that have Ichimaru backpedaling.
Ichimaru thumps O Doherty with a low kick.
Ichimaru defending well as O Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Ichimaru lands a head kick. O Doherty smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ichimaru slips a straight right by O Doherty.
Ichimaru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Doherty throws a right and a left that Ichimaru avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doherty looks to land a left hand but Ichimaru moved out of range nicely.
O Doherty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ichimaru on the side of the head.
O Doherty slips under a jab from Ichimaru.
O Doherty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ichimaru. Ichimaru obviously looking to wear him down.
O Doherty scores with a hook.
O Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Doherty thows a body shot but no joy.
O Doherty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ichimaru.
O Doherty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Doherty misses with a hook. Ichimaru ducked under it nicely.
O Doherty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ichimaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ichimaru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
O Doherty throws a hook but Ichimaru blocks it.
O Doherty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Doherty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ichimaru can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ichimaru scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru slips under a jab from O Doherty.
Ichimaru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Doherty's calf.
Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichimaru goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A clash of legs there as O Doherty blocks the low kick.
Ichimaru tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Doherty crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ichimaru - the referee stops the clock and O Doherty gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ichimaru. O Doherty manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
O Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru ducks under a wild hook from O Doherty.
O Doherty blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ichimaru. O Doherty shrugs it off though.
O Doherty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ichimaru. That one must have hurt.
Ichimaru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ichimaru takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru connects with a high kick.
Ichimaru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ichimaru tries a head kick but it misses.
O Doherty lands with a good body shot.
O Doherty is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ichimaru's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ichimaru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Doherty misses with a series of wild punches.
Ichimaru throws a hook to the side of O Doherty's head but O Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from O Doherty.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that O Doherty semi-blocks.
Ichimaru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
O Doherty is rocked!
Ichimaru slips a jab and a cross from O Doherty.
Oh O Doherty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ichimaru scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle, before Ichimaru throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into O Doherty's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ichimaru lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kegon Ichimaru!
Kegon Ichimaru 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luboslav Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruiz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ZARILA KANDZE. Luboslav Petrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Kruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luboslav Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kruiz tries to keep at a distance but Petrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruiz defending well though.
Petrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruiz's head.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov is keen to just control but Kruiz is a slippery customer.
Petrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov working Kruiz over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Kruiz is defending the position.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kruiz wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kruiz wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov is trying to control. Kruiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruiz looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov throwing shots but Kruiz is blocking nicely.
Kruiz is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruiz is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Kruiz is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruiz trying to control here.
Kruiz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Petrov wants to stand up but Kruiz is controlling the position.
Kruiz won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.
Petrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruiz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Petrov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz suckers Petrov into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Kruiz is now in Petrov's guard!
Kruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Kruiz is proving a slippery customer.
Kruiz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Kruiz is controlling well.
Kruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruiz.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Kruiz has control of the leg.
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruiz to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Kruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Kruiz controlling him for the moment.
Petrov controls Kruiz momentarily but Kruiz frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kruiz preventing the sweep.
Kruiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Petrov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Petrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kruiz uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kruiz's guard.
Kruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kruiz managing to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Kruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Kruiz keeps moving.
Kruiz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrov wants to hold on but Kruiz pushes him away.
Kruiz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luboslav Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrov drives through and clinches with Kruiz against the cage.
Petrov decides to pull guard.
Kruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov 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.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruiz.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruiz is one step ahead there.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov, not yet.
Petrov is trying to keep Kruiz in close.
Kruiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Kruiz 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.
Kruiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruiz passes Petrov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrov manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Petrov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Kruiz is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz advances position into side control!
Petrov gets back to half guard.
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov wants to control but Kruiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kruiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luboslav Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kruiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruiz seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.
Kruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kruiz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Petrov defend it? Kruiz steps over the head and cranks it - Petrov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kruiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Kruiz!
After the fight, Tom Kruiz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quest Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quest Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riddle scores with a nice right hand.
Love lands a really nice looking cross but Riddle seems unphased.
Love wants to clinch.
Riddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love misses the shot to the body.
Riddle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riddle checks a leg kick nicely.
Love tries to clinch but Riddle is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love throws a sloppy body shot
and Riddle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quest Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle connects with the punch.
Love dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Love throws a combination that misses
and Riddle counters with a left right combination that sends Love crashing to the mat - Riddle wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Love out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Riddle!
Justin Riddle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buchanan won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan keeps Kim under control for a moment.
Kim working away.
Kim throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Buchanan is trying to improve his position.
Kim lands an elbow.
Kim is putting a hurting on Buchanan here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchanan is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
Kim is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Buchanan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kim gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Buchanan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kim lets go of the hold and Buchanan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Kim!
Roberto Kim retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Roberto Kim 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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