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GFC 4: Krasavchik vs Swanson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musfa Sesay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spiral Stairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musfa Sesay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spiral Stairs!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stairs misses with a wild body shot.
Sesay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stairs is on top in guard.
Sesay wants to sweep here but Stairs controlling him for the moment.
Stairs is pushing down on Sesay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sesay is fighting to maintain full guard but Stairs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stairs tries to pass to full mount but Sesay defends it.
Stairs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stairs with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Stairs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sesay is surviving well by controlling Stairs's body position as best he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stairs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sesay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sesay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stairs on the ground.
Stairs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stairs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sesay is looking to escape.
Stairs controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Spiral Stairs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sesay scores with a nice body kick.
Sesay tries to clinch up
and Stairs counters with a takedown into side control.
Stairs controlling from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stairs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sesay is not content to let Stairs control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stairs works to advance to full mount. Sesay defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sesay slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sesay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stairs.
Stairs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stairs unloading with bombs!
It looks like Musfa Sesay has been cut.
Sesay defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stairs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stairs punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sesay is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Stairs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sesay is breathing heavily.
Stairs controlling his opponent.
Stairs unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sesay wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Stairs celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spiral Stairs!
Spiral Stairs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeca Ralho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big booty bitches. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolas Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeca Ralho!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralho shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ralho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ralho gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ralho leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ralho staying out of range there.
Ralho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Ralho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nicolas Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeca Ralho.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ralho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ralho slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ralho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ralho gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws a hook but Ralho avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralho forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Ralho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ralho keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is pushing down on Ralho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ralho is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ralho wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Ralho won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ralho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Ralho is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ralho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralho is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ralho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We're going to have a standup here because Nicolas Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ralho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ralho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Ralho, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Ralho against the cage but Ralho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ralho is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Ralho circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ralho wants it to stay on the feet.
Ralho clinches.
Ralho jumps guard.
Ralho wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Ralho keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ralho is keeping the position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Ralho seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Ralho wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ralho there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to control but Ralho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ralho wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Ralho is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ralho turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nicolas Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Ralho moves away and avoids it.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ralho fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ralho shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Ralho on that attempt.
Ralho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ralho gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicolas Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeca Ralho.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Ralho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Ralho.
Smith throws a series of punches but Ralho avoids them all with ease.
Ralho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ralho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ralho fails to land the takedown.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Ralho or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Ralho closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Ralho pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Ralho.
Ralho is looking to clinch.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ralho defends it nicely.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ralho swivels and escapes.
Ralho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ralho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ralho ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Ralho shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ralho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ralho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ralho prevents Smith from improving position.
Ralho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ralho keeps working.
Smith is really struggling to control Ralho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ralho is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Smith yanks on the arm and Ralho is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicolas Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nicolas Smith made sure he mentioned Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Worldwide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Green is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mister Worldwide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Green!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worldwide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Worldwide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Green shoots for a takedown but Worldwide saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Worldwide closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Worldwide moves into full mount!
Green wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Worldwide.
Green is trying desperately to improve position.
Green keeps trying to improve his position.
Worldwide wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Worldwide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worldwide is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Worldwide extends the arm and Green is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Worldwide!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afoa Sesay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nomzamo Plessis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Brawler
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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 Amsterdam, Afoa Sesay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nomzamo Plessis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plessis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sesay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sesay is looking to clinch but Plessis is avoiding it.
Sesay shoots in but Plessis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sesay shoots for a takedown but Plessis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sesay shoots in looking for a takedown. Plessis tries to sprawl out of it but Sesay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plessis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afoa Sesay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sesay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Plessis can pounce on him.
Plessis fakes the leg kick and cracks Sesay in the body.
Sesay is breathing heavily.
Sesay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plessis lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plessis scores with a kick to the body.
Sesay walks forward, straight into a front kick from Plessis.
Sesay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sesay tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Plessis. That's going to slow Sesay down.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sesay. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Plessis instigates a clinch.
Plessis lands a good knee to the midsection. Sesay won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Plessis.
Plessis effectively controlling the action here.
Plessis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sesay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Plessis controlling the action here for a moment.
Sesay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Plessis smiles and moves away.
Sesay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plessis.
Plessis connects with a body shot that sends Sesay's belly button to the back.
Plessis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Plessis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plessis lands a big head kick that sends Sesay tumbling to the mat! Plessis takes a step backwards and waves Sesay back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sesay is rocked!
It looks like Afoa Sesay has been cut.
Nomzamo Plessis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plessis connects with a leg kick. Sesay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Sesay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plessis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plessis thuds his shin into the meat of Sesay's side.
Plessis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sesay sprawling to the canvas! Sesay rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Plessis finish him?!
Plessis throws a powerful right kick. Sesay tried to block low but the kick was high! Sesay was taken right off of his feet! Plessis jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nomzamo Plessis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gall Bakketoppen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin - Orchestra. Gall Bakketoppen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonny Benson's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gall Bakketoppen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakketoppen tries a head kick but it misses.
Benson throws a head kick that misses.
Bakketoppen tries a head kick but it misses.
Gall Bakketoppen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakketoppen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benson but Benson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benson throws a right and a left that Bakketoppen avoids nicely.
Bakketoppen throws a leg kick but Benson checks it.
Bakketoppen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benson misses with a looping left.
Benson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Benson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bakketoppen is out of range and Benson settles back down.
Bakketoppen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benson.
Bakketoppen loads up on a big right hand but Benson slips the punch.
Benson misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benson 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 Bakketoppen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakketoppen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benson throws a body kick that misses.
Bakketoppen tries a head kick but it misses.
Benson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakketoppen checks it well.
Benson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bakketoppen throws a sloppy head kick and Benson moves out of range easily.
Benson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakketoppen misses with a low kick.
Benson is looking to slow Bakketoppen down with leg kicks.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Bakketoppen moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Benson misses the target.
Bakketoppen tried to score with a low kick but Benson checks it.
Benson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benson blocks a head kick by Bakketoppen.
Benson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bakketoppen blocks a head kick by Benson.
Benson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bakketoppen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakketoppen is defended easily by Benson.
Jonny Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gall Bakketoppen.
An inside leg kick from Benson misses.
Benson misses with an uppercut. Bakketoppen saw that one coming.
Bakketoppen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Benson.
A jab from Benson misses.
Benson lands a jab.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
Benson misses with a body shot.
Jonny Benson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakketoppen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benson misses with a wild combination.
Bakketoppen staying out of range there.
Bakketoppen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benson counters with a head kick. That will keep Bakketoppen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson avoids the head kick by Bakketoppen.
Bakketoppen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benson throws the kick towards the body but Bakketoppen avoids it.
Bakketoppen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakketoppen slips under a jab from Benson.
Benson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bakketoppen is out of range.
Bakketoppen moves away from the strike by Benson.
Bakketoppen defending well as Benson loads up on a big left hand.
Benson throws a hook to the side of Bakketoppen's head but Bakketoppen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Benson.
Benson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakketoppen checks a low kick from Benson.
A swing and a miss from Benson.
Bakketoppen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benson avoids it really well and circles away.
Benson misses with a double jab.
Benson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakketoppen moves away from the strike by Benson.
Benson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benson swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakketoppen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benson.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick that misses.
Benson throws a body kick that misses.
Benson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakketoppen.
Benson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakketoppen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Benson misses its intended target.
Bakketoppen slips a jab and a cross from Benson.
Bakketoppen throws a body punch but Benson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Benson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benson avoids the head kick by Bakketoppen.
Benson throws a right hand that Bakketoppen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakketoppen also avoids with ease.
Benson is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakketoppen tries to clinch there but Benson circles away.
Benson misses with a few strikes there.
Bakketoppen fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson tried to score with a low kick but Bakketoppen checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Benson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakketoppen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benson throws a series of punches but Bakketoppen avoids them all with ease.
Jonny Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakketoppen avoids the head kick by Benson.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benson blocks a jab.
Benson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bakketoppen. Bakketoppen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bakketoppen is looking to clinch but Benson is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Bakketoppen. Those never looked like landing.
Bakketoppen is looking to chop away at Benson's legs.
Bakketoppen wants to clinch but Benson slips to the side
and Benson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bakketoppen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benson is looking to slow Bakketoppen down with leg kicks.
Bakketoppen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bakketoppen there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakketoppen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonny Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Benson misses.
Benson blocks a head kick by Bakketoppen.
Bakketoppen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakketoppen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakketoppen tries to score with a low kick but Benson moves his leg out of the way.
Bakketoppen misses with a head kick.
Benson dodges the punch combination from Bakketoppen.
Benson looks to land a right hand but Bakketoppen moved out of range.
Benson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakketoppen moves out of range as Benson throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakketoppen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakketoppen tries to clinch
and Benson counters with a thumping low kick.
Bakketoppen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakketoppen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick that misses.
Benson misses with a leg kick.
Benson tries to bum rush Bakketoppen with a series of wild strikes but Bakketoppen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakketoppen.
Benson misses with a body shot.
Bakketoppen throws a sloppy head kick and Benson moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Benson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakketoppen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benson blocks a head kick by Bakketoppen.
Bakketoppen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bakketoppen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bakketoppen tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Benson as he checks the leg kick.
Bakketoppen ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakketoppen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benson is able to avoid easily.
Benson misses with a hook.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakketoppen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakketoppen is defended easily by Benson.
Benson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakketoppen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakketoppen is looking to chop away at Benson's legs.
Benson checks a leg kick.
Bakketoppen shoots in for a takedown but Benson shows good takedown defense.
Jonny Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gall Bakketoppen.
Benson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benson misses with an uppercut. Bakketoppen saw that one coming.
Bakketoppen throws a sloppy head kick and Benson moves out of range easily.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Benson does no damage.
Benson thows a body shot but no joy.
Benson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakketoppen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benson blocks a head kick by Bakketoppen.
A big right from Benson misses.
Bakketoppen blocks a head kick by Benson.
Bakketoppen staying out of range there.
Benson cracks Bakketoppen with a good jab.
Benson throws a nice looking combination but Bakketoppen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Benson. Those never looked like landing.
Benson misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakketoppen shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson misses with a head kick.
Bakketoppen throws a sloppy head kick and Benson moves out of range easily.
Benson checks a leg kick nicely.
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 Jonny Benson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Benson misses.
Benson throws a series of punches but Bakketoppen avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Benson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakketoppen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benson.
Sloppy strikes from Benson. Those never looked like landing.
Bakketoppen is looking to score with low kicks.
Bakketoppen with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Benson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakketoppen with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bakketoppen checks a leg kick.
Benson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bakketoppen slips a straight right by Benson.
A head kick misses from Bakketoppen.
Benson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benson throws the left hand but Bakketoppen avoids the punch easily.
Benson connects with a leg kick. Bakketoppen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson throws a hook but Bakketoppen blocks it.
Bakketoppen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benson.
Bakketoppen misses with a leg kick.
Bakketoppen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bakketoppen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benson.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick that misses.
Bakketoppen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick that misses.
Benson is looking to land body kicks.
Benson misses with a two punch combination.
Bakketoppen blocks a head kick by Benson.
Bakketoppen misses with a body kick.
Bakketoppen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakketoppen avoids the head kick by Benson.
Bakketoppen checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakketoppen throws a low kick but Benson avoids it.
Bakketoppen misses with a head kick.
Benson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakketoppen.
Benson avoids the head kick by Bakketoppen.
A head kick misses from Bakketoppen.
Benson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Benson throws a right and a left that Bakketoppen avoids nicely.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick that misses.
Bakketoppen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benson swinging wildly here.
Bakketoppen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Benson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bakketoppen.
Benson throws a series of punches but Bakketoppen moves out of range.
Bakketoppen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benson blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakketoppen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a leg kick but Bakketoppen moved away.
Benson throws a looping overhand right but Bakketoppen ducks down to avoid it.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakketoppen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benson tried to score with a low kick but Bakketoppen checks it.
Benson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakketoppen was well out of range. Poor timing from Benson.
Bakketoppen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Benson.
Benson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakketoppen.
Bakketoppen tries for a takedown but Benson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jonny Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gall Bakketoppen.
Bakketoppen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benson is out of range and Bakketoppen settles back down.
Bakketoppen misses with a head kick.
Benson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Benson does no damage.
Benson throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bakketoppen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benson throws a big shot that misses.
Gall Bakketoppen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakketoppen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakketoppen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakketoppen misses with a head kick.
Bakketoppen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Benson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakketoppen tries to work over Benson's front leg with a kick but Benson checks it.
Benson staying out of range there.
Bakketoppen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benson.
Bakketoppen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benson 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Benson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonny Benson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Sherbang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Falrmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jessie Sherbang has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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258 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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25
268 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jessie Sherbang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Falrmer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherbang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Falrmer as he jumps to the side.
Falrmer connects with a body shot.
Falrmer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sherbang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sherbang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sherbang blocks an uppercut.
Sherbang manages to break the clinch.
Sherbang has closed the distance and engaged Falrmer in a clinch.
Falrmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sherbang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sherbang is trying to pull guard but Falrmer has him pressed against the cage.
Falrmer can't find room to land a body shot as Sherbang controls the action.
Sherbang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie Sherbang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherbang is trying to pull guard but Falrmer has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falrmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falrmer misses with some punches.
Sherbang is trying to pull guard but Falrmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Falrmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falrmer wants to break free but Sherbang has control.
Sherbang breaks from the clinch.
Falrmer throws a right hand that Sherbang ducks under and follows up with a left that Sherbang also avoids with ease.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Falrmer has eaten all the pies!
Falrmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falrmer misses with a two punch combination.
Sherbang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Falrmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Falrmer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherbang dodges the punch combination from Falrmer.
Falrmer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sherbang tries to clinch up but Falrmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Sherbang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falrmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Falrmer jabs Sherbang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sherbang throws a leg kick but Falrmer moved away.
Falrmer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sherbang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sherbang is working for takedown but Falrmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sherbang is breathing heavily.
Falrmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falrmer tries to throw a body punch but Sherbang avoids it by throwing Falrmer back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer working aggressively here.
Falrmer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sherbang has Falrmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Falrmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sherbang blocks an uppercut.
Sherbang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sherbang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Sherbang or perhaps it was just good defense by Falrmer which made him look bad.
Falrmer stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Falrmer. Those never looked like landing.
Falrmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falrmer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer throws a right and a left that Sherbang avoids nicely.
Sherbang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sherbang dives in and grabs Falrmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falrmer pushes down on Sherbang's head and hops out.
Sherbang has been working on his balance at Rob's Training Center , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Falrmer.
Falrmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sherbang.
Sherbang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sherbang doesn't manage to clinch there - Falrmer circles away.
Falrmer misses with a wild combination.
Falrmer cracks a nice hook into Sherbang's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falrmer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falrmer throws a push kick but Sherbang slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Falrmer dominated that 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.
Falrmer misses with a two punch combination.
Falrmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sherbang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sherbang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falrmer.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falrmer lands a shoulder strike.
Falrmer lands a shot to the body.
Sherbang tightens his grip and picks Falrmer up, before dumping him to the ground. Falrmer manages to land in guard.
Falrmer keeping moving, preventing Sherbang from controlling successfully.
Sherbang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Falrmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falrmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falrmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falrmer being controlled here, momentarily.
Sherbang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sherbang postures up.
Falrmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sherbang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sherbang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falrmer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sherbang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sherbang passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherbang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sherbang stops Falrmer from getting back to his feet.
Falrmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Falrmer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sherbang is on him like a limpet, forcing Falrmer back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falrmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sherbang pulls Falrmer into guard.
Falrmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherbang is retaining full guard.
Falrmer postures up in Sherbang's guard and throws a big left but Sherbang blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falrmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherbang is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falrmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sherbang wants to stand up but Falrmer is controlling him.
Sherbang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sherbang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falrmer wants to stand but Sherbang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Falrmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Falrmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sherbang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falrmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Falrmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sherbang has his foot on Falrmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falrmer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Sherbang has wrist control.
Falrmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sherbang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Falrmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falrmer tries to stand but Sherbang is controlling from the bottom.
Falrmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Sherbang has wrist control.
Falrmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sherbang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falrmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falrmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falrmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falrmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falrmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Falrmer 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!
Falrmer tries to bum rush Sherbang with a series of wild strikes but Sherbang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falrmer throws a nice looking combination but Sherbang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falrmer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Falrmer wants to clinch up but Sherbang keeps it at a distance.
Sherbang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sherbang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sherbang dodges the punch combination from Falrmer.
Sherbang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sherbang misses with an uppercut. Falrmer saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falrmer defends well and Sherbang ends up having to push Falrmer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sherbang tries to pull guard but Falrmer won't allow it.
Sherbang wants to take the fight to the mat but Falrmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie Sherbang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falrmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falrmer working aggressively here.
Sherbang prevents Falrmer from breaking the clinch.
Falrmer misses with a body punch.
Sherbang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Falrmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sherbang has had enough of the clinch but Falrmer keeps him there for the moment.
Sherbang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Falrmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sherbang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Falrmer fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sherbang.
Sherbang stalling in the clinch.
Sherbang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Falrmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falrmer throws a head punch that misses.
Falrmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Sherbang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sherbang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sherbang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Falrmer to the mat. Falrmer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Falrmer looking to control but Sherbang passes into half guard.
Falrmer trying to control from the bottom.
Falrmer manages to get to full guard.
Falrmer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sherbang passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Falrmer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Falrmer is looking for a sweep.
Falrmer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sherbang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falrmer can't do much from the bottom here.
Falrmer tries to bench press Sherbang off him but Sherbang keeps the position.
Martin Falrmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falrmer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherbang throws a right and a left that Falrmer avoids nicely.
Sherbang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falrmer tries to bum rush Sherbang with a series of wild strikes but Sherbang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Falrmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falrmer 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Falrmer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanu Ogwonna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hindabuilding. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanu Ogwonna!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volkov.
It looks like Kanu Ogwonna has been cut.
Ogwonna decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ogwonna scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ogwonna is keen to just control but Volkov is a slippery customer.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
Ogwonna prevents Volkov from improving his position.
Ogwonna is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ogwonna drops an elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov wants to control but Ogwonna is keeping busy.
Ogwonna scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ogwonna lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ogwonna working Volkov over with strikes.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Ogwonna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov trying to control but Ogwonna postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Volkov is staying active underneath Ogwonna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov wants to control but Ogwonna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ogwonna stops Volkov from getting back to his feet.
Volkov is refusing to be controlled, as Ogwonna sits in half guard.
Ogwonna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kanu Ogwonna.
Ogwonna moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ogwonna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volkov looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ogwonna has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ogwonna pulls Volkov into guard.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Ogwonna keeps moving.
Ogwonna is pulling down on Volkov's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogwonna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ogwonna drives through with a takedown into Volkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ogwonna working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ogwonna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ogwonna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ogwonna lands a couple of digs.
Ogwonna working some strikes from top position.
Volkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ogwonna lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ogwonna defends well.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Ogwonna controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogwonna stands up over Volkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ogwonna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ogwonna stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Ogwonna wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov looking for a triangle here. Ogwonna is fighting it but it looks tight! Volkov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ogwonna is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexander Volkov!
Alexander Volkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzbek Krasavchik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaz Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Till I Collapse. Chaz Swanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uzbek Krasavchik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chaz Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasavchik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krasavchik defends it nicely.
Swanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krasavchik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Krasavchik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson fails to land the takedown.
Uzbek Krasavchik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Swanson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swanson is defended easily by Krasavchik.
Swanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krasavchik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krasavchik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson. Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krasavchik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Swanson looks winded!
Krasavchik lands with a shot to the body.
Krasavchik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swanson dives in and grabs Krasavchik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krasavchik pushes down on Swanson's head and hops out.
Krasavchik lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Krasavchik there.
Uzbek Krasavchik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Krasavchik, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Krasavchik against the cage but Krasavchik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krasavchik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krasavchik finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Krasavchik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swanson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Krasavchik is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Swanson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krasavchik lands a body shot.
Krasavchik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Krasavchik lands a big right hand that sends Swanson crashing to the mat! Krasavchik stays standing though and waves Swanson back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swanson is defended easily by Krasavchik.
Krasavchik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzbek Krasavchik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krasavchik!
Krasavchik can't do much from the bottom here.
Krasavchik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Krasavchik is looking for a sweep.
Krasavchik struggling a bit here.
Krasavchik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swanson connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasavchik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Krasavchik pushes Swanson off looking to stand but Swanson dives back in and keeps control.
Swanson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Swanson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Swanson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krasavchik squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krasavchik wants to get back to his feet.
Krasavchik tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Krasavchik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krasavchik landing small, sideways elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands strikes from half guard.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krasavchik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swanson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Krasavchik to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasavchik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik wants to improve his position but instead Swanson has moved into half guard.
Krasavchik tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg.
Krasavchik trying to hold on to Swanson's head to control him but Swanson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krasavchik is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swanson shoots in for a double leg but Krasavchik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krasavchik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krasavchik wants it to stay on the feet.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Krasavchik, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Krasavchik against the cage but Krasavchik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uzbek Krasavchik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Swanson.
Swanson shoots for a takedown but Krasavchik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uzbek Krasavchik is winning the standup battle so far.
Krasavchik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krasavchik digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasavchik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krasavchik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krasavchik scores with a shot to the body.
Krasavchik connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krasavchik lands a nice hook to Swanson's body. Swanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krasavchik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krasavchik finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Krasavchik lands a body shot.
Krasavchik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krasavchik.
Krasavchik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krasavchik is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krasavchik punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Krasavchik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krasavchik.
Krasavchik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krasavchik lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krasavchik lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Krasavchik both land. Nice combination.
Krasavchik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krasavchik digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzbek Krasavchik clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krasavchik lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Krasavchik throws a combination. Swanson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krasavchik cracks Swanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krasavchik tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krasavchik connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krasavchik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krasavchik defends it nicely.
Swanson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Swanson looks for a takedown but Krasavchik sprawls well.
Krasavchik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson dives in and grabs Krasavchik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krasavchik pushes down on Swanson's head and hops out.
Uzbek Krasavchik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Swanson.
Krasavchik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krasavchik tries to avoid it but Swanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krasavchik to the ground. Krasavchik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krasavchik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Krasavchik scores with a four punch combination!
Krasavchik lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Krasavchik. Beautiful body shot.
Chaz Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson needs to keep his hands up - Krasavchik had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krasavchik scores with a shot to the body.
Krasavchik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krasavchik to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzbek Krasavchik had his way with Chaz Swanson in that round.
That's time! Krasavchik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Krasavchik cracks Swanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krasavchik looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson has a takedown stuffed.
Krasavchik swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Krasavchik lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasavchik lands a nice shot to the body.
Swanson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Swanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krasavchik sprawls well initially but Swanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krasavchik trying to control from the bottom.
Krasavchik pushes Swanson off looking to stand but Swanson dives back in and keeps control.
Swanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Krasavchik trying desperately to get to his feet.
Krasavchik tries to hold on but Swanson postures up.
You get the feeling that Krasavchik really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Swanson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krasavchik?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson lands a couple of good shots and Krasavchik has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Krasavchik is taking damage to the body and head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Swanson is looking to control Krasavchik but Krasavchik is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Swanson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Uzbek Krasavchik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik trying to get back to his feet but Swanson is in full control for now.
Krasavchik 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krasavchik grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaz Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krasavchik has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chaz Swanson.
I think Krasavchik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:44
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:43
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uzbek Krasavchik!
Uzbek Krasavchik is the new heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Chaz Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave it my all and they still came out on top, I guess they were just the better man tonight.'.
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