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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspard Wasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaspard Wasp 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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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gaspard Wasp!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Underwood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Frank Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasp tried to score with a low kick but Underwood checks it.
Wasp lands with a hook. Underwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wasp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wasp throws a body shot but no joy.
Underwood connects with a body shot that sends Wasp's belly button to the back.
Underwood scores with a punch to the head.
Underwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wasp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Underwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wasp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Underwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Underwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Underwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Wasp's head.
Underwood lands a head kick!
Underwood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab lands there for Underwood.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wasp manages to avoid it.
Wasp needs to keep his hands up - Underwood had a free shot at his head there.
Underwood checks a low kick from Wasp.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Underwood.
Underwood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasp is looking to clinch.
Underwood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wasp tries to clinch there but Underwood circles away.
Underwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Wasp now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Underwood rushes Wasp and presses him up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Underwood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Underwood.
Wasp lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
Wasp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wasp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Underwood's elbow.
Wasp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wasp tries a body shot but Underwood blocks it.
Wasp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Underwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wasp backwards.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Underwood connects with a body shot that sends Wasp's belly button to the back.
Wasp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Underwood throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasp misses with a double jab.
Underwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Underwood lands with a straight right. Wasp didn't see that one coming.
Wasp throws a sloppy head kick and Underwood moves out of range easily.
Underwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Underwood drives through and clinches with Wasp against the ropes.
Wasp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Underwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Wasp backwards.
Wasp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wasp tries to land knees in the clinch but Underwood avoids the damage to the body.
Underwood lands with a right to the head.
Underwood misses with some punches.
Underwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood.
Wasp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Underwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wasp backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wasp blocks an uppercut.
Underwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Underwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasp's elbow.
Underwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasp missing with knees to the body.
Underwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Underwood tries a body shot but Wasp blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
Wasp lands an uppercut.
Wasp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Wasp tries to work over Underwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Underwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wasp moves in looking to clinch but Underwood pushes him off.
Underwood is looking for a counter combo.
Wasp has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Underwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Underwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Underwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasp. Underwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wasp fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Wasp misses.
Wasp tries to clinch but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wasp tries to clinch but Underwood is having none of it.
Underwood dodges the punch combination from Wasp.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasp is just out of range.
Wasp wants to clinch up but Underwood keeps it at a distance.
Wasp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Underwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wasp fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Underwood was looking to counter with a kick there.
Underwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Underwood connects with a body shot.
Underwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wasp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Underwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Underwood clinches with his opponent.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Underwood lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Underwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Underwood dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Underwood with a jab.
Underwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wasp's hands.
Underwood tries to land a front kick but Wasp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wasp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Underwood.
Wasp steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Underwood. That one must have hurt.
Wasp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Underwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Wasp tries to clinch but Underwood moves out of range.
Wasp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underwood.
Underwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Wasp's head.
Wasp is rocked!
Wasp gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Underwood points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wasp wakes up just in time to hear Underwood thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Underwood!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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273 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnie Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd tries to land a front kick but Armstrong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Armstrong connects with a jab.
Armstrong thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Todd.
Armstrong lands with a shot to the body.
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Todd against the ropes.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong lands with a cross.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong avoids a kick to the body.
Armstrong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Armstrong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Todd is breathing heavily.
Todd misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Armstrong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Armstrong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Armstrong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Armstrong lands but Todd takes it in his stride.
It looks like Greg Todd has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Armstrong. Todd shrugs it off though.
Arnie Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Armstrong thuds his shin into the meat of Todd's side.
Good shot there by Armstrong.
Todd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Armstrong.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
Todd gets tackled into the ropes by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Armstrong as the two fighters clinch.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong pushes Todd back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head.
Armstrong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Todd's ribcage. Todd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Armstrong cracks Todd with a nice body shot.
Armstrong pushes Todd back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Todd is rocked!
Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
Armstrong drops Todd onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Todd is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Todd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head.
Armstrong lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Todd to his knees! Armstrong keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnie Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sega Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesis comes to the ring accompanied by Sonic the hedgehog theme song -by GENESIS . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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270 lbs
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248 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sega Genesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels connects with a body shot.
Michaels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Genesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michaels throws a body shot but no joy.
Michaels connects with a crisp jab.
Michaels defending well as Genesis loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice cross by Michaels.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Genesis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Genesis takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Genesis.
Genesis attempts a counter takedown but Michaels avoids it well and moves away.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Genesis.
Genesis tries to counter with a takedown but Michaels is quick to defend against it.
Genesis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Genesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Michaels and Genesis goes tumbling to the canvas! Michaels follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Sega Genesis has been cut.
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!
Genesis trying to control from the bottom.
Genesis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Genesis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michaels is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michaels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Genesis wants to get back to full guard.
Michaels lands with a punch from half guard.
Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Genesis keeps working.
Genesis is pressing down on Michaels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Genesis keeps moving.
Michaels postures up and lands a big shot to Genesis's brow.
Genesis keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michaels scoring with some ground and pound.
Genesis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels looking to pass the guard.
Michaels content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Genesis has locked up a guillotine! Genesis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Michaels is holding on here and Genesis must be using up a lot of energy. Michaels has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Genesis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sega Genesis!
A less than humble Sega Genesis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Bogdynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdynski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slash - Wicked Stone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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169 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Bogdynski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdynski fails with the takedown
and Gates counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gates lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Gates.
Gates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gates tries to clinch but Bogdynski is having none of it.
Bogdynski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bogdynski is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gates closes the distance and clinches.
Gates manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Gates.
Bogdynski managing to block the knees to the body from Gates.
Gates tries to land knees in the clinch but Bogdynski avoids the damage to the body.
Gates stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogdynski wants the takedown. Gates is fighting it off but Bogdynski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gates's guard against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Bogdynski from controlling successfully.
Gates is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bogdynski is controlling him.
Bogdynski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gates!
Bogdynski tries to bench press Gates off him but Gates keeps the position.
Bogdynski keeps trying to improve his position.
Gates decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates moves in looking to clinch but Bogdynski pushes him off.
Gates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bogdynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gates tries to clinch up but Bogdynski circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogdynski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gates defends well and Bogdynski ends up having to push Gates into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gates lands an overhand right.
Gates moves into the clinch successfully.
Bogdynski is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bill Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Bogdynski.
Gates crunches a lovely knee into Bogdynski's ribcage.
Bogdynski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gates gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gates is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bogdynski is keeping busy.
Bogdynski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gates pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates effectively controlling the action here.
Bogdynski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gates unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bogdynski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bogdynski looks winded!
Gates stalling in the clinch but Bogdynski improves position.
A short body shot lands from Gates as the two fighters clinch.
Gates with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gates is leaning against Bogdynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gates landing knees to the body.
Gates tries to stall but Bogdynski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gates manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gates scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pablo Bogdynski has been cut.
Gates pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Bogdynski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gates pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gates tries to clinch but Bogdynski moves away
and Bogdynski counters with a single leg into guard. Gates didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gates wants to stand but Bogdynski is controlling the position.
Bogdynski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gates manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bogdynski has Gates in his guard.
Gates wants to get up but he can't break Bogdynski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Gates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Bogdynski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gates wants to clinch up but Bogdynski keeps it at a distance.
Bill Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bogdynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gates wants to clinch.
Bogdynski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogdynski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gates misses with a body shot.
Gates moves in looking to clinch but Bogdynski pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates is looking to clinch.
Bogdynski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gates defends it well.
Gates tries to clinch but Bogdynski is having none of it.
Gates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogdynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bogdynski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bogdynski counters with a shoot takedown. Gates fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates wants to stand and escape but Bogdynski is having none of it.
Pablo Bogdynski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Bogdynski from controlling successfully.
Gates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bogdynski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gates!
Gates decides to stand back up. Gates steps back and let's Bogdynski get back to his feet.
We've been told by Gates's head coaches at Mo's ($499) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gates tries to clinch there but Bogdynski circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gates lands the left hand.
Gates is looking to clinch but Bogdynski is avoiding it.
Bill Gates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gates tries to clinch but Bogdynski moves out of range.
Gates lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bogdynski swats away the attempt to clinch by Gates.
Gates tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bogdynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gates clinches.
Bogdynski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bogdynski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gates seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bogdynski can turn it around.
Bogdynski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gates is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bogdynski tries for a takedown but Gates manages to get underhooks.
Bill Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Bogdynski.
Gates scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Bogdynski is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bogdynski is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski tries to pull guard but Gates won't allow it.
Gates lands a knee to the head.
Gates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogdynski can do to turn this around?
Bogdynski can't get the takedown.
Bogdynski takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gates.
Bogdynski blocks an elbow strike.
Gates landing knees to the body.
Gates lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gates landing knees to the body.
Bill Gates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gates scores a nice knee to the body.
Bogdynski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gates is defending well.
Gates taking a breather.
Gates lands a good knee to the midsection. Bogdynski won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bogdynski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gates lands a knee to the body.
Gates unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bogdynski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gates lands a nice knee to the body.
Bogdynski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gates lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gates obliges.
Gates putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bogdynski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gates landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Gates.
Gates is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bogdynski is keeping busy.
Gates lands with a short shot to the head.
Gates looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Gates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Bogdynski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bogdynski swats away the attempt to clinch by Gates.
Gates lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bogdynski can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Gates and Bogdynski drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Gates.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Gates!
Pablo Bogdynski spoke after the fight, saying 'I have nothing to say. I would like to say sorry for all of my fans and I promise that I will train hardly to give a better fight in the future!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Dolinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sofpho King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Blue Collar Man as his entrance music. Sofpho King will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Dolinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sofpho King!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Felix Dolinger has been cut.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dolinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King digs a right hand underneath Dolinger's ribcage. Dolinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dolinger is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Dolinger has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King tries for a takedown but Dolinger manages to get underhooks.
Dolinger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Dolinger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dolinger.
Dolinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dolinger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King 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.
King cracks Dolinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dolinger fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Dolinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Dolinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dolinger wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King is pulling down on Dolinger's head. It's preventing any offense from Dolinger, at least for the moment.
King trying to control the position.
Dolinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to control the position but Dolinger postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sofpho King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a nice head kick!
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dolinger on the side of the head.
King throws a head kick but Dolinger moves out of range.
King with a hook.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolinger closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Dolinger pushes King against the ropes but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dolinger avoids the head kick by King.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dolinger feinted with a counter takedown.
Dolinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dolinger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dolinger counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dolinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dolinger is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dolinger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dolinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Dolinger counters with a takedown into side control.
King looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dolinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dolinger trying to control the position but King is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sofpho King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felix Dolinger'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.
Dolinger shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dolinger sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Dolinger avoids it this time.
King has Dolinger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dolinger pulls guard successfully.
King wants to stand but Dolinger is controlling his posture from full guard.
King is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dolinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolinger is retaining full guard.
Dolinger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to get up but he can't break Dolinger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
King controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King wants to clinch but Dolinger slips to the side
and Dolinger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dolinger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!
Sofpho King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dolinger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Dolinger moves out of range easily.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dolinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dolinger is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King tries to work over Dolinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King is working Dolinger over against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dolinger's elbow.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dolinger or not.
I was talking to Dolinger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dolinger tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dolinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King throws a leg kick which misses Dolinger's front leg but catches the back leg as Dolinger tries to avoid it.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Dolinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dolinger tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King scores with the left hand. Dolinger knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Dolinger attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Sofpho King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dolinger moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dolinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dolinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dolinger attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dolinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dolinger dodges the punch combination from King.
Dolinger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dolinger checks a leg kick.
Dolinger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Dolinger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
King keeping moving, preventing Dolinger from controlling successfully.
Dolinger advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King tries to get to full guard but Dolinger has control of the leg.
Dolinger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sofpho King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felix Dolinger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dolinger's hands.
Dolinger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dolinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King tries to clinch up.
Dolinger attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for King.
Dolinger is rocked!
King closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Dolinger out cold! Dolinger corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sofpho King!
Sofpho King 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Murry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Murry has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Murry !
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter slips under a jab from Murry .
Potter is looking for a counter combo.
Murry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Potter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murry with a hook.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Potter misses the target.
Potter staying out of range there.
Potter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murry misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Potter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Don Murry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murry swinging wildly here.
Don Murry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murry misses with a two punch combination.
Murry misses with a wild combination.
Murry misses with a right hand
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.
Murry misses with a lunging right hand
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Murry throws a hook but Potter avoids it easily.
Murry misses with a left hand
letting Potter counter with a right hand.
Murry misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Potter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murry misses the shot to the body.
Potter tries to counter with a takedown but Murry is quick to defend against it.
Potter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Potter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Potter misses the target.
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murry .
Potter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murry throws a jab but it's blocked by Potter.
Potter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murry might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potter throwing a counter right hand but Murry manages to avoid it.
Murry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Harry Potter has been cut.
Murry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potter feinted with a counter takedown.
Potter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murry .
Murry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potter counters with a shoot takedown. Murry fights it but they end up in guard.
Potter tries to free his leg and advance position but Murry is retaining full guard.
Murry controlling Potter's posture.
Murry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Murry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murry pulls Potter in close to his closed guard and prevents Potter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Potter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murry looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Murry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Potter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murry lands a nice shot to the body.
Potter walks into a stiff left hand from Murry .
A left lands for Murry .
Murry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murry . Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murry scores with a jab. Potter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murry throws a right and a left that Potter avoids nicely.
Potter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murry sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter slips under a jab from Murry .
It looked like Potter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Murry . Those never looked like landing.
Don Murry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Potter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Potter slips a straight right by Murry .
Danga de danga de dang - Murry scores with a four punch combination!
Murry throws an off balance right hand
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Murry fails to land with a series of punches.
Murry misses the body punch
and Potter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to control from the top but Murry keeps moving.
Potter with a nice head shot there.
Potter trying to control but Murry is working from the bottom.
Potter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Potter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Potter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Potter is in close to Murry 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Potter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Potter content to stall in guard here.
Murry has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Potter is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter is trying to push Murry away but Murry has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Potter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murry avoids it.
Murry breaks the clinch.
Potter moves away from the strike by Murry .
Potter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murry sprawls and moves away.
Potter slips a jab and a cross from Murry .
Murry missing with a left hand there. Potter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Potter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Potter staying out of range there.
Murry misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murry lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Murry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potter attempts a counter takedown but Murry avoids it well and moves away.
Harry Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murry misses with a right hand
and Murry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Murry does it's job there.
Murry misses with an uppercut
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Potter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Potter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murry throws a hook but Potter avoids it easily.
Potter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Murry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Potter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murry swings widly with a right hand
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murry misses with a wild body shot.
Potter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter tries to counter with a takedown but Murry is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the body from Murry misses
and Murry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Potter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murry ! Potter lets Murry back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Murry is rocked!
Murry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murry is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Potter's hands.
Murry seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch lands to the side of Potter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murry misses with a double jab
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter avoids the body shot from Murry .
Potter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Potter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murry .
Murry misses with a hook
and Potter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murry tries to bum rush Potter with a series of wild strikes but Potter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Potter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murry connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Murry finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter moves out of range as Murry strikes.
Murry throws a sloppy body shot
and Murry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murry throws a jab but it's blocked by Potter.
Murry misses with a hook
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murry throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Potter tries to counter with a takedown but Murry is quick to defend against it.
Potter slips a jab from Murry .
It looked like Potter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Potter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murry misses with a hook.
Potter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murry looks to land a right hand but Potter moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Potter misses the target.
Murry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murry lands a lovely overhand right.
Murry misses with an uppercut
and Potter counters with a nice right hand that sends Murry toppling to the canvas! Murry scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Potter finish him?!
Potter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murry scores with a nice right hand.
Murry throws a right hand that misses
and Potter counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Murry has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Potter!
After winning the bout, Harry Potter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Put Your Lights On by Santana feat Everlast. Alvarez has chosen Doom as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micheal Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redman clinches up against the ropes.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Redman looking to stall.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the ropes.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redman into the ropes.
Redman is looking to control Alvarez's arms but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the ropes.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alvarez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvarez tries to stall but Redman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman just leaning against Alvarez, taking a breather.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez tries to stall but Redman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman lands an elbow just above Alvarez 's eye.
It looks like Micheal Alvarez has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Redman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarez up against the ropes.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez stalling.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman lands an elbow just above Alvarez 's eye.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Redman gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the ropes.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Micheal Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micheal Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Redman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redman is able to avoid easily.
Redman moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman blocks an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Redman stalls.
Redman blocks an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman blocks an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Micheal Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow just above Alvarez 's eye.
Redman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alvarez is looking to control Redman's arms but Redman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the ropes.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alvarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman wants to stall.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redman is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Redman as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow just above Alvarez 's eye.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redman into the ropes.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez tries to stall but Redman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez looking to stall.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman tries to stall but Alvarez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
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 Damien Redman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micheal Alvarez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Redman misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a thumping low kick.
Redman is looking to clinch.
Alvarez throws a fast counter high kick but Redman manages to duck under it in time.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redman blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redman moves into the clinch.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman blocks an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the ropes.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Alvarez in his tracks for a moment.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman is looking to control Alvarez's arms but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Maybe Redman would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the ropes.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the ropes.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman taking a breather.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the ropes.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvarez.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Redman blocks an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Redman tries to stall but Alvarez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Alvarez in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Micheal Alvarez's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman blocks an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Micheal Alvarez just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Micheal Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Redman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redman tries to clinch up
and Alvarez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Damien Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Alvarez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Redman tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redman tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Redman tries to counter by clinching up but Alvarez breaks away and moves out of range.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman is looking to clinch.
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside that Redman shrugs off.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman wants to stall.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman taking a breather.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman blocks an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Alvarez in his tracks for a moment.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez stalling against the ropes.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Micheal Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Redman improves position.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Redman 's eye.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman stalling in the clinch but Alvarez improves position.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Alvarez in his tracks for a moment.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Redman is keeping busy.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Micheal Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Micheal Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Redman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Redman tries to clinch up.
Redman moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Redman.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the ropes.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman is looking to control Alvarez's arms but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman is trying to stall.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the ropes.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Micheal Alvarez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman is looking to control Alvarez's arms but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Micheal Alvarez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Redman!
Damien Redman 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.
Micheal Alvarez was interviewed post fight and said 'His battle may be won, but the war is not over yet.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Beling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beling has chosen Sir Dandy - "Juara Dunia" as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Beling!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon has closed the distance and engaged Beling in a clinch.
Beling prevents a body shot from Baratheon.
Beling tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Baratheon.
Baratheon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beling prevents a body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon tries to throw a body punch but Beling avoids it by throwing Baratheon back against the ropes.
Beling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baratheon gets through Beling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baratheon lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon pushes Beling back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Beling looks winded!
Baratheon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beling or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baratheon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Baratheon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beling backwards.
A short left from Baratheon.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Beling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beling's gas tank.
Baratheon misses with a body punch.
Baratheon lands with a light punch inside.
Baratheon pushes Beling back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beling or not.
Baratheon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beling's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon is leaning against Beling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baratheon presses Beling against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baratheon lands with a right to the head.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon tries to work over Beling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baratheon cracks Beling with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beling backwards.
Baratheon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
Baratheon tries to work over Beling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon lands a right hand.
Baratheon pushes Beling back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beling's elbow.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Beling blocks a body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon misses with a punch to the body.
Baratheon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belings head.
Baratheon lands a right hand.
Baratheon works on Beling's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baratheon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon lands with a left to the head.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baratheon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baratheon can't find room to land a body shot as Beling controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.
Baratheon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Baratheon.
Baratheon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baratheon.
Beling is rocked!
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beling or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beling.
Baratheon cracks Beling with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a short shot to the head.
Baratheon struggles to land a body shot inside as Beling controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon misses with a punch to the body.
Baratheon struggles to land a body shot inside as Beling controls his hands.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Beling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beling's gas tank.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
Baratheon scores with a shot to the side of Beling's head.
Baratheon pushes Beling back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beling is still on wobbly legs! Can Baratheon finish him?
Baratheon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baratheon tries to work over Beling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
Beling seems to have recovered his senses.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baratheon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Beling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beling's gas tank.
Baratheon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beling.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baratheon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Baratheon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baratheon digs a good body shot into Beling's ribs.
Baratheon pushes Beling up against the ropes in a clinch.
Beling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beling prevents a body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belings head.
Robert Baratheon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon pushes Beling back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beling or not.
Baratheon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon tries to work over Beling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baratheon tries to throw a body punch but Beling avoids it by throwing Baratheon back against the ropes.
Beling is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon cracks Beling with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon presses Beling against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baratheon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beling.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Beling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beling's gas tank.
Baratheon lands a left hand.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Beling blocks a body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon pushes Beling back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baratheon can't find room to land a body shot as Beling controls the action.
Baratheon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon struggles to land a body shot inside as Beling controls his hands.
Beling is trying to break the clinch but Baratheon is controlling him.
Beling blocks a body shot from Baratheon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baratheon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Beling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beling's gas tank.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Beling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beling's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baratheon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beling can do to turn this around?
Baratheon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beling tries to circle away but Baratheon has him pinned against the ropes.
Baratheon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baratheon misses with a body punch.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Beling's ribcage. Beling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beling backwards.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beling or not.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baratheon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beling.
Nice body punch from Baratheon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
Baratheon lands with a short shot to the head.
Baratheon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
A shot in the inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon is working Beling over against the ropes.
Baratheon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baratheon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon gets through Beling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baratheon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Beling's ribcage. Beling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beling or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon tries a body shot but Beling blocks it.
Baratheon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Baratheon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
Baratheon creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Beling out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Baratheon!
Robert Baratheon 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Texas Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Texas Pete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Amir Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete scores with a hook.
A big left from Pete misses.
Pete swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pete.
Griffin takes one on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Griffin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pete - the referee stops the clock and Griffin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pete. Griffin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Griffin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Pete avoids it easily.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pete sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Pete connects with a leg kick. Griffin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pete.
And Griffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Pete pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pete misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pete looks to land a body kick but Griffin moved away.
Griffin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pete sprawls well. Pete wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Pete was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pete is looking to slow Griffin down with leg kicks.
Pete jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pete pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete scoring well with a low kick there.
Pete fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pete tried to score with a low kick but Griffin checks it.
Pete lands a nice hook to Griffin's body. Griffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pete dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pete lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffin off the ropes and back into range.
Pete tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Griffin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been told by Pete's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pete tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Pete.
As Pete backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Pete manages to avoid it all.
Pete keeps Griffin at a distance using the push kick.
Pete lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pete scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Pete dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Griffin avoids the body shot from Pete.
Pete connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A clash of legs there as Griffin blocks the low kick.
Pete throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pete throws a leg kick but Griffin moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Texas Pete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete scores with a leg kick.
Pete pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pete defends it well.
Amir Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pete fakes the leg kick and cracks Griffin in the body.
Pete throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
And Griffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Pete pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pete.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Pete avoids it easily.
Griffin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pete.
Pete scores with a leg kick.
Texas Pete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Pete.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Pete avoids it easily.
Griffin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pete throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pete just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Pete avoids it easily.
Griffin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pete. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete scores with a kick to the midsection.
Griffin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pete connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffin scrambles back to his feet.
Griffin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pete sprawls well. Pete wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Pete throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pete 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 Griffin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pete is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Griffin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pete jabs Griffin right on the nose. Griffin blinks but takes it well.
Pete displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pete leaves Griffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Texas Pete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Griffin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pete keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pete feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Pete dominated that second round.
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.
Pete misses with a head kick.
Griffin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pete throws a solid leg kick but Griffin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pete.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Pete avoids it easily.
Pete lands with a right hand.
Pete throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pete.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pete keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete is looking to control Griffin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pete avoid being mounted?
Griffin throwing shots but Pete is blocking nicely.
Pete is holding on to half guard well.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Pete dodges it nicely.
Griffin working Pete over with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griffin is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura but Pete is defending well.
Griffin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pete is just riding it out for now. Griffin eventually gives up the hold.
Pete blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is thwarting Pete's attempts to control the position.
Amir Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pete doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Griffin.
Pete knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pete keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pete avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Pete trying to hold on to Griffin's head to control him but Griffin postures up.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pete keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pete wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Griffin really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pete.
Pete throws a combination that misses
so Griffin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pete is pulling down on Griffin's head. It's preventing any offense from Griffin, at least for the moment.
Pete is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin postures up in Pete's guard and throws a big left but Pete blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Pete has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pete.
Pete scoring well with a low kick there.
Pete looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffin feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Pete.
Pete throws a leg kick but Griffin moved away.
Griffin feints the counter takedown.
Pete throws a head kick that misses.
And Griffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Pete pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pete motions for Griffin to come forward. Pete throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Pete misses.
Pete throws a leg kick but Griffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pete defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pete finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffin's head.
Pete with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pete but Pete pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pete is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pete feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffin's calf.
Griffin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete looks to land a body kick but Griffin moved away.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Pete avoids it easily.
Pete pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pete defends it well.
Pete throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
A head kick misses from Pete.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pete connects with a leg kick. Griffin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pete misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Pete had his way with Amir Griffin in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pete fails to land with a series of punches.
Pete fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pete fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pete counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pete gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pete holds on and takes a little breather.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Pete's brow.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pete has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pete not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin distracts Pete with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Griffin postures up in Pete's guard and throws a big left but Pete blocks it.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Pete has his hands on Griffin's head, controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pete looks for the body kick but Griffin saw that one coming.
Pete tried to score with a low kick but Griffin checks it.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pete is looking to land body kicks.
Pete misses with a straight left.
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.
Pete scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pete scores with a nice right hand.
Pete lands a nice looking body shot.
Pete is looking to chop away at Griffin's legs.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pete defends it well.
Pete darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin checks a leg kick.
Amir Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete misses with a leg kick.
Griffin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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 Texas Pete.
I think Pete 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Texas Pete!
A relieved looking Texas Pete thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Amir Griffin spoke after the fight, saying 'I took to many Drinks last night sorry guys I will try not to do that again =)'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Seagram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagram's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rise Against / Prayer Of The Refugee. Reid has chosen Jailbreak as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Seagram!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Reid!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagram connects with a right hand. Reid shakes it off.
A slow jab from Seagram misses its intended target.
Seagram dips to his left and cracks Reid with an uppercut!
Seagram missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reid doesn't manage to clinch there - Seagram circles away.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seagram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Seagram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seagram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seagram with a jab.
Reid works over Seagram's head and body with a nice combination.
Seagram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reid's hands.
Reid is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagram circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Reid to the canvas! Reid doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Seagram keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Seagram!
Danny Seagram retains his welterweight title!
Danny Seagram 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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