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Bingo Night 002 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Freeman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
7 - 18 - 0 |
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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
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garkov scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
Garkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Freeman looking for submissions off his back.
Garkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garkov slips a nice elbow through Freeman's hands, connecting with Freeman's forehead.
Garkov decides to stand up.
Garkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Freeman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garkov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Freeman can't do much from the bottom here.
Garkov lands a nice forearm strike.
Garkov tries to move to mount but Freeman blocks the move with his legs.
Garkov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Garkov throws an elbow but Freeman slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Garkov crashes against the mat.
Garkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Freeman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov working the strikes but Freeman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Garkov lands strikes from half guard.
Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garkov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garkov lands a nice short elbow.
Freeman trying to control but Garkov postures up.
Freeman manages to get to full guard.
Garkov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Freeman's closed guard. He's half up but Freeman has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Freeman pivots and extends the arm, Garkov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Freeman! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gordon Freeman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Clancey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Freeman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
14 - 17 - 1 |
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204 lbs
10 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Clancey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman lands with a straight right. Clancey didn't see that one coming.
Clancey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Freeman moves away from the strike by Clancey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clancey. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Freeman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Clancey misses its intended target.
Freeman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clancey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clancey swings widly with a right hand
and Freeman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clancey throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Clancey misses
and Freeman counters with a huge left! Clancey is in big trouble! He's backing up but Freeman isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Clancey from any more damage. A dominating finish by Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Freeman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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168 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodney Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elvis Wong!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wong misses with a kick to the body.
Wong with a nice cross.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Wong stumbling back into the cage.
Wong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wong.
Wong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith leaves Wong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with the left hand. Wong knows he should have avoided that one.
Wong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Wong lands a nice looking body kick.
Wong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Rodney Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvis Wong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wong is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the position but Wong is working away.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Wong.
Wong 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to buck Wong off but Wong is having none of it.
Wong wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Wong tries to stand but Smith controls the position and pulls Wong into his guard.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Wong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith managing to control the position.
Wong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wong trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
Smith trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wong trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wong is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Wong closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Wong pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Wong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Wong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith motions for Wong to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to clinch up but Wong keeps it at a distance.
Wong throws a head kick that misses.
Smith swings for the body but Wong moves out of range.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Wong to counter with a crisp jab.
Wong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wong.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Wong.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Wong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Wong tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wong moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Wong to the mat.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wong manages to get himself to full guard.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet.
Wong is trying to keep Smith in close.
Wong 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.
Smith trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wong is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Wong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wong struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Wong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith tries for a kimura but Wong is defending well.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wong some visible discomfort.
Wong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith avoids the strikes from Wong.
Smith can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elvis Wong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wong!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wong sprawls well. Wong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Wong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wong throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wong connects with a jab.
Wong tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Wong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Elvis Wong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Wong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Wong had a free shot at his head there.
Wong throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Wong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wong pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Wong fails to pull guard.
Smith prevents a body shot from Wong.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wong is defending well for now.
Wong lands a body punch.
Wong tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Wong.
Wong fails to pull guard.
Rodney Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvis Wong.
Wong looking for a takedown.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Wong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wong blocks the elbow strike.
Wong keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to clinch there but Wong circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wong to the mat! Wong manages to get full guard.
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking to improve his position.
Smith stalling.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wong for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wong!
Wong is trying desperately to improve position.
Wong tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith controlling his opponent.
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 Rodney Smith.
I think Smith 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karen Darabedyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaromskis comes to the cage accompanied by Moment of Peace. Darabedyan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KDB Highlights. Karen Darabedyan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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176 lbs
30 - 20 - 1 |
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183 lbs
15 - 24 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
30 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karen Darabedyan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darabedyan blocks the body kick.
Darabedyan throws a leg kick but Zaromskis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaromskis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Darabedyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karen Darabedyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis throws a front kick aimed at Darabedyan's knee but Darabedyan avoids it well.
Darabedyan swinging wildly here.
Zaromskis misses with a few strikes there.
Zaromskis slips a jab and a cross from Darabedyan.
And Zaromskis counters with a quick kick to the body but Darabedyan blocks it.
Darabedyan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaromskis counters with a shoot takedown. Darabedyan fights it but they end up in guard.
Zaromskis passes Darabedyan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaromskis is pressing down on Darabedyan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darabedyan is holding on for now.
Zaromskis controlling the pace.
Zaromskis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis prevents Darabedyan from standing back up.
Zaromskis is trying to control the action in half guard but Darabedyan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zaromskis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zaromskis works his way into side control.
Darabedyan wants to get back to his feet but Zaromskis drags him back down.
Zaromskis working the ground and pound from side control.
Zaromskis working the ground and pound from side control.
Darabedyan wants to get back to his feet but Zaromskis is dominant here and he's now got Darabedyan's back!
Zaromskis scores with punches from the back.
Zaromskis wants to control but Darabedyan is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Darabedyan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Darabedyan for a finish.
Darabedyan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zaromskis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Darabedyan right now.
Zaromskis lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zaromskis 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.
Zaromskis controlling the position well here. Darabedyan rolled but Zaromskis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Darabedyan tries to roll but Zaromskis sticks to his back.
Darabedyan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaromskis is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Darabedyan taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Zaromskis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Zaromskis!
A relieved looking Martin Zaromskis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magakian has chosen Sevak Magakian Highlights as his entrance music. Boston Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magakian misses with a wild combination.
Magakian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magakian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magakian throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Magakian gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magakian!
Magakian clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones just leaning against Magakian, taking a breather.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Magakian has double underhooks.
Magakian tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Magakian manages to break the clinch.
Magakian tries to clinch up.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones not doing much here.
Magakian looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Magakian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones prevents Magakian from standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magakian sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magakian is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones decides to stand and escape the position.
Magakian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magakian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magakian looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Sevak Magakian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magakian.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magakian's head.
Magakian tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Magakian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Magakian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magakian is looking to clinch.
Magakian throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magakian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A combination from Magakian does no damage.
Magakian wants to clinch.
Magakian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magakian misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Magakian clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magakian's efforts to push away.
Magakian is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magakian down to the mat. Magakian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magakian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sevak Magakian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magakian wants to clinch.
Jones connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Magakian in the body.
Magakian swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Magakian.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Magakian breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Magakian, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Magakian against the cage but Magakian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magakian is trying to buck Jones off.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magakian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Magakian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Boston Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magakian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magakian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magakian moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Magakian backing up. Magakian nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Magakian is rocked!
Magakian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magakian is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Magakian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magakian seems to have recovered his senses.
Magakian misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a left right combination that sends Magakian crashing to the mat - Jones wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Magakian out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boston Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Woodsmall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazier's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TrollfesT. Ivan Woodsmall will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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137 lbs
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16
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor Brazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Woodsmall!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodsmall darts in trying to clinch
and Brazier makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Woodsmall really felt that one!
Woodsmall closes the distance and clinches.
Brazier lands a good knee to the midsection. Woodsmall won't want to take too many of those.
Brazier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ivan Woodsmall has been cut.
Brazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brazier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Woodsmall on the side of the head.
Brazier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Woodsmall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Woodsmall looks to clinch
and Brazier counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodsmall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Woodsmall tries to clinch up
letting Brazier counter with a right hand.
Woodsmall darts in trying to clinch
and Brazier counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brazier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazier lands a big head kick that sends Woodsmall tumbling to the mat! Brazier takes a step backwards and waves Woodsmall back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Woodsmall is rocked!
Woodsmall wants to clinch but Brazier slips to the side
and Brazier counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Woodsmall is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Conor Brazier!
Conor Brazier 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yura Noobert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Wiley - Take That as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yura Noobert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 31 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Noobert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noobert ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
It looks like Yura Noobert has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Noobert down.
Lee feints and then cracks Noobert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noobert down.
Lee catches Noobert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee lands a jab.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noobert's head backwards.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noobert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Noobert feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee cracks the inside of Noobert's front leg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Lee digs a good body shot into Noobert's ribs.
Noobert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
A left lands for Lee.
Jason Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noobert backs up against the cage.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noobert has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Noobert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Noobert had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Noobert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Noobert is just out of range.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yura Noobert's cut is getting worse.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noobert is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Noobert's defenses.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Noobert's head but Noobert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Noobert attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Noobert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee thumps Noobert with a low kick.
Noobert sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noobert at a distance.
Noobert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee cracks Noobert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeps Noobert at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noobert.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noobert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noobert.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noobert's hands.
Yura Noobert's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Noobert's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noobert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee works Noobert's body with a nice hook.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yura Noobert's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Noobert walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee cracks Noobert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee jabs Noobert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee tests Noobert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee stuns Noobert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Noobert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Noobert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noobert moves away from the strike by Lee.
Jab by Lee.
Noobert slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Noobert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Noobert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noobert tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Noobert moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Noobert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jason Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noobert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Noobert moved out of range.
Lee catches Noobert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Noobert's head back.
Noobert slips a straight right by Lee.
Noobert tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Noobert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Noobert saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noobert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Noobert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Noobert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Noobert changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee swings for the body but Noobert moves out of range.
Noobert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noobert walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Noobert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Noobert. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lee thuds his right hand into Noobert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Noobert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Noobert's ribcage. Noobert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noobert.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noobert backwards.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Noobert up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Noobert is trying to stall.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noobert goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yura Noobert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands with a hook. Noobert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jeez, Yura Noobert's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noobert momentarily.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yura Noobert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noobert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee wants to clinch.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Noobert's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Noobert moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Noobert feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noobert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noobert takes a kick to the side of the head.
Noobert is rocked!
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Noobert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yura Noobert's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Lee!
Jason Lee very nearly forgot to thank xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: skrillyx. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Toretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toretto blocks a jab.
Miller digs a good body shot into Toretto's ribs.
Toretto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller gets control of Toretto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller looking for subs off his back but Toretto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Toretto has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toretto prevents Miller from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toretto pulls his head out easily.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Miller pushes Toretto off looking to stand but Toretto dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toretto wants to stand up but Miller has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toretto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
As Miller looks to move away, Toretto throws a big counter combo bu Miller just gets out of the way.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
letting Toretto counter with a right hand.
Toretto clinches with his opponent.
Toretto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toretto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toretto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toretto is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toretto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toretto is defending well.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toretto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toretto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toretto was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Toretto clinches up against the cage.
Toretto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Toretto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toretto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Toretto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Toretto. Toretto maintains the clinch.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Toretto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toretto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toretto tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Toretto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toretto lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toretto's efforts to push away.
Toretto blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toretto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dominic Toretto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Toretto controls the action.
Toretto blocking some punches.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Toretto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Toretto.
Toretto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominic Toretto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toretto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toretto lands with a right to the head.
Toretto breaks the clinch.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Toretto moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Toretto 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.
Toretto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jason Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller dives in and grabs Toretto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Toretto pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Toretto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Toretto, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Toretto against the cage but Toretto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Toretto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Toretto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Toretto rather than just go for the knockout.
Toretto throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Jason Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Dominic Toretto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Toretto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Toretto tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toretto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Miller looks to move away, Toretto throws a big counter combo bu Miller just gets out of the way.
Dominic Toretto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Toretto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toretto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toretto pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Toretto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Toretto tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Toretto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Toretto lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller tries to pull guard but Toretto holds him up against the cage and eventually Miller drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Toretto.
Toretto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Toretto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a one two combo.
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!
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toretto was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Toretto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Toretto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toretto tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toretto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toretto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toretto staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toretto.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toretto is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Toretto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Toretto counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Toretto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Toretto has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toretto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Toretto's ribcage. Toretto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toretto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toretto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toretto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toretto is trying to break free.
Toretto throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toretto's brow.
Toretto breaks the clinch.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toretto counters with a two punch combo.
Toretto drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Toretto dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Toretto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Toretto forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toretto prevents it.
Dominic Toretto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Toretto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toretto manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Toretto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Toretto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toretto moves into the clinch.
Toretto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toretto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toretto gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Toretto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toretto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toretto moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toretto.
Miller is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Toretto.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Toretto finish him?
Toretto manages to break the clinch.
Toretto looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Toretto backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Miller's temple! It sends Miller violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Toretto celebrates and the doctors try to help Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Dominic Toretto!
A victorious Dominic Toretto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko has chosen Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partridge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jalkalukko with the counter takedown but Partridge avoids it easily.
Jalkalukko ducks under a wild hook from Partridge.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick but Partridge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Partridge misses with a low kick as Jalkalukko jumps back.
Steve Partridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partridge blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Partridge misses the jab.
Jalkalukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Partridge misses with an uppercut. Jalkalukko saw that one coming.
Jalkalukko throws a solid leg kick but Partridge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalkalukko.
Partridge throws a low kick, looking for Jalkalukko's leg but Jalkalukko calmly moves out of range.
Partridge throws a lazy right hand but Jalkalukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalkalukko manages to avoid it.
Jalkalukko feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Partridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalkalukko moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jalkalukko slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Partridge misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Jalkalukko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jalkalukko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jalkalukko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jalkalukko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jalkalukko moves out of range as Partridge strikes.
Jalkalukko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good shot there by Partridge.
Partridge throws a right hand that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a head kick.
Partridge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jalkalukko moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Partridge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partridge misses with a straight right.
A head kick from Jalkalukko lands but Partridge takes it in his stride.
Partridge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a big head kick but Partridge shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Jalkalukko.
Partridge misses with a wild body shot.
Jalkalukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partridge is able to avoid easily.
Jalkalukko misses the shot to the body.
Partridge moves out of range of the leg kick from Jalkalukko.
Partridge missing with a left hand there. Jalkalukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jalkalukko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Partridge's guard.
Jalkalukko throws a strike but Partridge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jalkalukko 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.
Partridge wants to stand but Jalkalukko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jalkalukko is trying to keep Partridge in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge wants to stand but Jalkalukko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jalkalukko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Partridge is one step ahead there.
Partridge wants to stand but Jalkalukko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Partridge wants to stand and escape but instead Jalkalukko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jalkalukko stopping the sweep attempt from Partridge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Partridge trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jalkalukko landing with the ground and pound.
Partridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Partridge is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Partridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jalkalukko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partridge is trying to keep Jalkalukko in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Partridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalkalukko advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Jalkalukko 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.
Jalkalukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Partridge does no damage.
Partridge moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJalkalukko.
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Partridge.
Partridge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalkalukko cracks the inside of Partridge's front leg.
Partridge looks to throw the jab but Jalkalukko is out of range.
Jalkalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partridge.
Jalkalukko lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Partridge misses with a hook. Jalkalukko ducked under it nicely.
Jalkalukko flicks out a counter leg kick but Partridge steps away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalkalukko slips a straight right by Partridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge looks to throw the jab but Jalkalukko is out of range.
Steve Partridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Partridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalkalukko.
Partridge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Partridge moves out of range.
Partridge misses with a looping left.
Jalkalukko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jalkalukko lands a slapping body shot.
Partridge throws a big shot that misses.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Steve Partridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partridge misses with a double jab
and Jalkalukko counters with a one-two to the body.
Partridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partridge avoids the body shot from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Jalkalukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge misses with a hook. Jalkalukko ducked under it nicely.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Partridge moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Partridge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jalkalukko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jalkalukko.
Partridge misses with a body kick.
Jalkalukko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Partridge defends it well.
Partridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partridge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko slips under a jab from Partridge.
Partridge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Partridge misses.
Jalkalukko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Partridge defends it well.
Partridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Partridge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partridge.
Jalkalukko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jalkalukko dodges the punch combination from Partridge.
Partridge misses with an uppercut
and Jalkalukko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Partridge is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jalkalukko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Partridge sizes up Jalkalukko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jalkalukko lands a head kick. Partridge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Steve Partridge has been cut.
Partridge wants to clinch up but Jalkalukko keeps it at a distance.
Jalkalukko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jalkalukko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Partridge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
Jalkalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partridge throws a right hand that Jalkalukko ducks under and follows up with a left that Jalkalukko also avoids with ease.
Jalkalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Jalkalukko blocks the low kick.
Partridge misses with a double jab.
Jalkalukko checks a low kick from Partridge.
Jalkalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Partridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalkalukko.
No joy there for Partridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalkalukko misses with a kick to the body.
Partridge cracks the inside of Jalkalukko's front leg.
Partridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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 Steve Partridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Partridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jalkalukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partridge.
Partridge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Partridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partridge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jalkalukko eats them both and turns towards Partridge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Partridge looks to land a right hand but Jalkalukko moved out of range.
Jalkalukko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Partridge defends it well.
Jalkalukko slips under a jab.
Jalkalukko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Partridge takes the fight into the clinch.
Jalkalukko breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partridge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jalkalukko. Jalkalukko obviously looking to wear him down.
Jalkalukko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Partridge as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Partridge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jalkalukko ducks under a wild hook from Partridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko slips under a jab from Partridge.
Jalkalukko lands a head kick. Partridge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Partridge misses with a left hand
and Jalkalukko counters with a low kick, right behind Partridge 's knee.
Jalkalukko slips under a jab.
Partridge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Partridge moves out of range easily.
Partridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partridge misses with an uppercut
and Jalkalukko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jalkalukko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Partridge moves out of range.
Partridge misses with an uppercut
and Jalkalukko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Partridge throws a shot to the body.
Partridge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Jalkalukko blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalkalukko shoots in but no luck this time.
Partridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalkalukko circles away quickly and effectively.
Partridge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Partridge misses.
Partridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalkalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Partridge throws a series of punches but Jalkalukko avoids them all with ease.
Jalkalukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as Jalkalukko blocks the low kick.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Partridge moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko moves out of range as Partridge strikes.
Partridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jalkalukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Partridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partridge throws a hook but Jalkalukko blocks it.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that half lands.
Partridge misses with a leg kick.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partridge throws a looping overhand right but Jalkalukko ducks down to avoid it.
Jalkalukko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Partridge rather than just go for the knockout.
Partridge throws a leg kick which misses Jalkalukko's front leg but catches the back leg as Jalkalukko tries to avoid it.
Partridge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jalkalukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partridge.
Partridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Partridge won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge looking for a sweep but Jalkalukko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalkalukko looking to control but Partridge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jalkalukko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Partridge because Jalkalukko loaded up on that one.
Jalkalukko avoids the attempt from Partridge to control.
Jalkalukko misses with a head shot.
Jalkalukko content just to control the position here.
Partridge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jalkalukko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
Our winner, Jesse Jalkalukko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwan Matwijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matwijenko's entrance music is RANDORI!. A fine choice. Nagendra has chosen Mozart - Lacrimosa as his entrance music. Montgomery Nagendra 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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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iwan Matwijenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagendra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nagendra tries to score a body lock takedown but Matwijenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nagendra fails to pull guard.
Nagendra jumps guard but Matwijenko stands there with Nagendra around his waist. Nagendra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iwan Matwijenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montgomery Nagendra.
Nagendra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matwijenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matwijenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nagendra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nagendra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Matwijenko trying to control but Nagendra is working from the bottom.
Matwijenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagendra 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matwijenko wants to pass the guard but Nagendra is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matwijenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagendra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagendra will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nagendra looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matwijenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matwijenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagendra circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagendra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Nagendra tries to counter it with a takedown but Matwijenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Matwijenko misses the target.
Nagendra moves away from the strike by Matwijenko.
Matwijenko throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Montgomery Nagendra has been cut.
Nagendra dives in and grabs Matwijenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matwijenko pushes down on Nagendra's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagendra.
Iwan Matwijenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Nagendra.
Nagendra with the counter takedown but Matwijenko avoids it easily.
Iwan Matwijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matwijenko but Matwijenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matwijenko as he avoids it easily.
Nagendra walks into a left hand.
Nagendra slips under a jab from Matwijenko.
Nagendra with the counter takedown but Matwijenko avoids it easily.
Matwijenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagendra.
Matwijenko throws a hook to the side of Nagendra's head but Nagendra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matwijenko tries to bum rush Nagendra with a series of wild strikes but Nagendra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagendra dives in and scores a takedown into Matwijenko's guard.
Nagendra is looking to work some ground and pound but Matwijenko has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagendra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matwijenko's head.
Nagendra stops Matwijenko from standing up.
Nagendra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagendra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagendra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagendra with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matwijenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matwijenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Matwijenko misses the target.
Nagendra feints the counter takedown.
Matwijenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Matwijenko misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagendra counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nagendra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matwijenko's head.
Nagendra is pressing down on Matwijenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matwijenko is holding on for now.
Nagendra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matwijenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nagendra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matwijenko's head.
Nagendra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwan Matwijenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montgomery Nagendra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nagendra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matwijenko to the mat! Matwijenko manages to get full guard.
Nagendra throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagendra throwing strikes but missing.
Nagendra throws an elbow that misses. Matwijenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagendra's guard. Nice move by Matwijenko!
Nagendra trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagendra is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matwijenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nagendra will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra keeping moving, preventing Matwijenko from controlling successfully.
Matwijenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matwijenko trying to control but Nagendra is working from the bottom.
Nagendra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matwijenko defends well.
Matwijenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nagendra wants to get back to his feet but Matwijenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matwijenko stuffs the takedown.
Matwijenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matwijenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagendra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matwijenko misses the shot to the body.
Nagendra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matwijenko circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Matwijenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagendra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matwijenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nagendra is out of range.
Nagendra tries for a takedown but Matwijenko circles away easily
and Matwijenko counters with a straight right hand.
Iwan Matwijenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montgomery Nagendra.
Nagendra moves away from the strike by Matwijenko.
Matwijenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagendra can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Matwijenko misses its intended target.
Matwijenko misses with a few strikes there.
Montgomery Nagendra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matwijenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko throws a jab when Nagendra was well out of range.
Nagendra wants to counter with a clinch but Matwijenko pushes him away.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagendra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matwijenko defends it nicely.
Nagendra blocks a leg kick.
Matwijenko tries to work over Nagendra's front leg with a kick but Nagendra checks it.
Nagendra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nagendra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagendra is looking for a kimura here.
Nagendra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matwijenko sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagendra throwing shots but Matwijenko is blocking nicely.
Nagendra looks to land a strike but Matwijenko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwan Matwijenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Montgomery Nagendra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nagendra defending well as Matwijenko loads up on a big left hand.
Iwan Matwijenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Matwijenko as Nagendra shoots in.
A low kick from Matwijenko misses
and Nagendra counters with a takedown into side control.
Nagendra throwing strikes but Matwijenko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Matwijenko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Nagendra's face as Matwijenko controls the position.
Nagendra is looking for a sweep.
Montgomery Nagendra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagendra wants to control but Matwijenko postures up.
Nagendra tries to improve position but can't.
Matwijenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Matwijenko trying to control the action but Nagendra is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matwijenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nagendra wants to control but Matwijenko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagendra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matwijenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matwijenko gets to mount! Nagendra was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matwijenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matwijenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Nagendra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matwijenko looking to control but Nagendra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nagendra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nagendra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Montgomery Nagendra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matwijenko scoring with strikes but Nagendra is staying in there.
Nagendra gets back to half guard.
Nagendra throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Matwijenko is pressing down on Nagendra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nagendra is holding on for now.
Matwijenko stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matwijenko is working away from the top position though.
Nagendra preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Iwan Matwijenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matwijenko wants to pass to mount but Nagendra is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matwijenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagendra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwan Matwijenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matwijenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iwan Matwijenko!
Iwan Matwijenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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