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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apogeum Pandemonium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apogeum Pandemonium could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bill Hicks's chin.
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160 lbs
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23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Apogeum Pandemonium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandemonium takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Pandemonium misses.
Hicks clinches up with Pandemonium and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hicks.
Hicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pandemonium looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandemonium throws the kick towards the body but Hicks avoids it.
Hicks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pandemonium throws a combination that misses
and Hicks counters with a nice body shot.
Pandemonium looks to clinch
and Hicks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks darts in and clinches Pandemonium up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pandemonium blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandemonium falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hicks counter with a right hand.
Pandemonium gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hicks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Pandemonium throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hicks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pandemonium fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Pandemonium moves out of range.
It looked like Pandemonium was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandemonium fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pandemonium wants to clinch
and Hicks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pandemonium misses with a takedown attempt
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hicks lands with a nice body punch.
Pandemonium is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pandemonium is defended easily by Hicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apogeum Pandemonium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandemonium throws a head kick that misses
and Hicks counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Pandemonium as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pandemonium, pushing him back against the cage.
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Pandemonium's ribs.
Hicks lands a right hook to the body.
Hicks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandemonium. Pandemonium circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Hicks finds it's target.
Pandemonium with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hicks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hicks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pandemonium avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandemonium's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks lands with a good body shot.
Hicks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pandemonium misses with a takedown
and Hicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pandemonium on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hicks pushes Pandemonium up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hicks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hicks scores with a shot to the body.
Pandemonium lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hicks circles away quickly and effectively.
Hicks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pandemonium shoots in for a double leg but Hicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hicks rushes Pandemonium and presses him up against the cage.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Hicks.
I was talking to Pandemonium's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apogeum Pandemonium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandemonium on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bill Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pandemonium misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks presses Pandemonium against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hicks taking a breather.
Hicks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pandemonium up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hicks as the two fighters clinch.
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
Pandemonium avoids a kick to the body.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hicks moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Hicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hicks presses Pandemonium against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hicks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pandemonium jumps guard but Hicks stands there with Pandemonium around his waist. Pandemonium gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicks lands with a right to the head.
Hicks stalls.
Hicks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hicks lands a shot to the body.
Hicks slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandemonium managing to block the knees to the body from Hicks.
Hicks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hicks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pandemonium or not.
Hicks scores with a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Hicks to work.
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hicks cracks Pandemonium with a nice body shot.
Hicks cracks Pandemonium with a nice body shot.
Bill Hicks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pandemonium is trying to stall.
Hicks works on Pandemonium's body with a couple of short punches.
Hicks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandemonium avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hicks.
A short right from Hicks on the inside.
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pandemonium.
Hicks manages to break the clinch.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pandemonium takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hicks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pandemonium rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandemonium with a poor takedown
and Hicks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apogeum Pandemonium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks tried to score with a low kick but Pandemonium checks it.
Hicks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hicks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pandemonium's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hicks throws a low kick but Pandemonium avoids it.
Pandemonium looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pandemonium sets himself, and Hicks steps forward looking for the clinch! Pandemonium avoids it this time.
Hicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandemonium.
Hicks moves into range and clinches up with Pandemonium.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandemonium has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks stalling.
Pandemonium wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hicks is struggling to control the position.
Hicks pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandemonium looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hicks tries a body shot but Pandemonium blocks it.
Hicks lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hicks.
Hicks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hicks stalls.
Come on Hicks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bill Hicks.
Pandemonium misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apogeum Pandemonium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hicks clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Hicks - that landed with a thud.
Pandemonium is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hicks to keep the fight standing.
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pandemonium on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pandemonium pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hicks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Hicks rushes Pandemonium and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hicks - that landed with a thud.
Hicks scores a nice knee to the body.
Hicks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hicks stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandemonium shoots and misses
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pandemonium thinking.
Hicks thuds a left hand into Pandemonium's body.
Hicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pandemonium, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hicks.
Hicks is leaning against Pandemonium and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hicks as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hicks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandemonium gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks punishes Pandemonium's body with a nice straight punch.
Apogeum Pandemonium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hicks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Hicks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkadiusz Mackowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Sanzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raphael Sanzio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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269 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arkadiusz Mackowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raphael Sanzio!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackowicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mackowicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanzio keeps the fight on the outside.
Mackowicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Sanzio to counter with a crisp jab.
Mackowicz tries to clinch up
letting Sanzio counter with a right hand.
It looks like Arkadiusz Mackowicz has been cut.
Mackowicz moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mackowicz throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanzio wants to break free but Mackowicz has control.
Mackowicz avoiding damage.
Sanzio avoids a wild elbow strike from Mackowicz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanzio takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Raphael Sanzio has been cut.
Sanzio is trying to push Mackowicz away but Mackowicz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanzio is trying to push Mackowicz away but Mackowicz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mackowicz lands an elbow that stopped Sanzio in his tracks for a moment.
Mackowicz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mackowicz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanzio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mackowicz keeps control of Sanzio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mackowicz leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackowicz has Sanzio pressed against the cage, preventing Sanzio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanzio is trying to force a seperation but Mackowicz has the dominant position.
Sanzio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mackowicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanzio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mackowicz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mackowicz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanzio's efforts to push away.
Mackowicz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanzio takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mackowicz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanzio can't break the clinch.
Sanzio avoids a wild elbow strike from Mackowicz.
Mackowicz stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice elbow from Mackowicz.
That has opened up Raphael Sanzio's cut even more.
Mackowicz lands a damaging elbow.
Sanzio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mackowicz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanzio tries to break free but Mackowicz pushes him back against the cage.
Mackowicz stalling.
Sanzio has had enough of the clinch but Mackowicz keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Mackowicz.
Sanzio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mackowicz taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadiusz Mackowicz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mackowicz tries to clinch but Sanzio moves out of range.
Arkadiusz Mackowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mackowicz wants to clinch up but Sanzio keeps it at a distance.
Mackowicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mackowicz darts in trying to clinch
and Sanzio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mackowicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanzio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mackowicz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanzio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanzio is looking for the big counter here.
Mackowicz clinches up with Sanzio and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanzio tries to break free but Mackowicz pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackowicz has Sanzio pressed against the cage.
Mackowicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mackowicz lands an elbow inside that Sanzio shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackowicz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanzio up against the cage.
The referee calls for Mackowicz to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arkadiusz Mackowicz.
Sanzio tries to keep at a distance but Mackowicz has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanzio has had enough of the clinch but Mackowicz keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice elbow from Mackowicz.
Come on Mackowicz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanzio wants to get back to striking at distance but Mackowicz won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mackowicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mackowicz leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackowicz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanzio up against the cage.
Arkadiusz Mackowicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mackowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanzio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Mackowicz to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arkadiusz Mackowicz.
Sanzio dives in for a single leg takedown but Mackowicz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mackowicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mackowicz slows down the pace here.
Sanzio takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanzio being controlled against the cage.
Sanzio is trying to maintain a safe position but Mackowicz gets an underhook and turns Sanzio into the cage.
Mackowicz taking a breather.
Sanzio is trying to break the clinch but Mackowicz is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mackowicz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mackowicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanzio can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mackowicz is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadiusz Mackowicz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mackowicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mackowicz tries to clinch up but Sanzio circles away and keeps his distance.
Mackowicz wants to clinch but Sanzio slips to the side
and Sanzio counters with a straight right hand.
Mackowicz wants to clinch.
Mackowicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Sanzio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mackowicz doesn't seem phased though.
Mackowicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanzio! But no joy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mackowicz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mackowicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanzio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanzio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arkadiusz Mackowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackowicz wants to clinch up but Sanzio keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanzio! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Mackowicz. No joy for Sanzio on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackowicz is looking to clinch but Sanzio is avoiding it.
Sanzio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mackowicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanzio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanzio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mackowicz pushes Sanzio up against the cage in a clinch.
Mackowicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackowicz has Sanzio pushed against the cage.
Mackowicz lands an elbow just above Sanzio 's eye.
Mackowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanzio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mackowicz is struggling to control the position.
Sanzio wants to get back to striking at distance but Mackowicz won't allow it.
Mackowicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mackowicz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackowicz lands an elbow that stopped Sanzio in his tracks for a moment.
Mackowicz stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sanzio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanzio is trying to break the clinch but Mackowicz is controlling him.
Sanzio stalls.
Mackowicz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mackowicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanzio tries to break the clinch but Mackowicz is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanzio wants to break free but Mackowicz has control.
Sanzio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mackowicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanzio! But no joy.
Sanzio swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackowicz.
Arkadiusz Mackowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mackowicz tries to clinch up
letting Sanzio counter with a right hand.
Sanzio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanzio swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackowicz.
Sanzio is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackowicz darts in trying to clinch
and Sanzio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mackowicz moves into the clinch.
Raphael Sanzio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mackowicz lands an elbow that stopped Sanzio in his tracks for a moment.
Sanzio being controlled against the cage.
Sanzio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mackowicz keeps control of Sanzio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanzio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mackowicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanzio counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raphael Sanzio.
I think Mackowicz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadiusz Mackowicz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sizzlac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Ironeyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Sizzlac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Ironeyes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizzlac with a jab.
Sizzlac throws a series of punches but Ironeyes moves out of range.
Ironeyes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sizzlac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sizzlac lands with an uppercut that bounces Ironeyes off the cage and back into range.
Sizzlac lands a nice looking body shot.
Sizzlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sizzlac throws a combination that misses
and Ironeyes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sizzlac!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironeyes is trying to ground and pound but Sizzlac uses the momentary lack of control by Ironeyes to regain half guard.
Ironeyes controlling the action here.
Ironeyes trying to mount his opponent but Sizzlac defends it.
Ironeyes slips a nice elbow through Sizzlac's hands, connecting with Sizzlac's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzlac regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ironeyes.
Ironeyes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ironeyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizzlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironeyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sizzlac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sizzlac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ironeyes is controlling him.
Ironeyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizzlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sizzlac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironeyes is one step ahead there.
Ironeyes throwing strikes from guard but Sizzlac blocks nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ironeyes postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sizzlac lands with a shot to the body.
Sizzlac misses with a kick to the body.
Sizzlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Sizzlac throws a lazy body kick
and Ironeyes counters with a shoot takedown. Sizzlac fights it but they end up in guard.
Ironeyes looking to pass the guard.
Ironeyes is looking to advance position but Sizzlac has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sizzlac thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironeyes is squirming around, avoiding Sizzlac's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizzlac is really struggling to control Ironeyes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been informed that Ironeyes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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.
Ironeyes wants to control but Sizzlac is having none of it.
Sizzlac looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sizzlac's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sizzlac won't let Ironeyes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Sizzlac dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ironeyes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ironeyes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sizzlac did well to prevent Ironeyes getting side control.
Ironeyes thows a huge punch but Sizzlac dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sizzlac manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sizzlac looking to control.
Ironeyes being controlled here momentarily.
Ironeyes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzlac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ironeyes manages to get himself to full guard.
Sizzlac controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironeyes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sizzlac is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ironeyes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sizzlac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironeyes is keeping the position for now.
Sizzlac decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ironeyes, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sizzlac throws a leg kick
and Ironeyes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ironeyes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sizzlac is trying to control the position but Ironeyes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sizzlac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ironeyes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ironeyes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sizzlac dives on top into guard.
Sizzlac stops Ironeyes from standing up.
Ironeyes keeping full guard, as Sizzlac tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironeyes seems keen to control Sizzlac's posture.
Sizzlac trying to control but Ironeyes is working from the bottom.
Sizzlac being controlled here momentarily.
Ironeyes is continuing to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ironeyes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sizzlac scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sizzlac, right into the meat.
Sizzlac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sizzlac is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ironeyes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryan Sizzlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironeyes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sizzlac lands with a straight right. Ironeyes didn't see that one coming.
Sizzlac scores with a hook.
Sizzlac lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sizzlac swats away the attempt to clinch by Ironeyes.
Sizzlac swings for the body but Ironeyes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Sizzlac dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sizzlac. That's going to slow Ironeyes down.
Sizzlac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sizzlac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Sizzlac.
Sizzlac misses with a low kick.
And Ironeyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Sizzlac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sizzlac throws a series of punches but Ironeyes moves out of range.
Ironeyes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironeyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sizzlac keeping full guard, as Ironeyes tries to pass.
Ironeyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sizzlac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ironeyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironeyes throws a big right hand that misses.
Sizzlac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ironeyes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sizzlac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sizzlac has escaped and now he's on top!
Ironeyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sizzlac wants to control from the top but Ironeyes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ironeyes managing to control the position.
Ryan Sizzlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ironeyes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sizzlac dives into side control.
Sizzlac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironeyes keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironeyes tries to control but Sizzlac manages to take his back.
Sizzlac wants to control but Ironeyes is keeping busy.
Sizzlac is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ironeyes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sizzlac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironeyes can do to turn this around?
Sizzlac is trying to stick to Ironeyes's back but Ironeyes is turning into Sizzlac. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sizzlac's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ironeyes.
Ironeyes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sizzlac's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironeyes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sizzlac is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ironeyes, into his guard.
Sizzlac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sizzlac is pushing down on Ironeyes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ironeyes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sizzlac has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironeyes is looking to control Sizzlac's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironeyes avoid being mounted?
Chad Ironeyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironeyes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Sizzlac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sizzlac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Sizzlac!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Zavurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zavurov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Empire Of The Sun – Alive. Bryan Nickoson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shamil Zavurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickoson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickoson throws a chopping leg kick but Zavurov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zavurov wants to land a leg kick but Nickoson is out of range.
Zavurov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nickoson but Nickoson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zavurov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Nickoson lands a head shot.
Zavurov slips a jab from Nickoson.
Nickoson throws a jab when Zavurov was well out of range.
Nickoson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zavurov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavurov fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Zavurov misses.
A swing and a miss from Zavurov.
Nickoson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zavurov thows a leg kick but Nickoson checks it
and Nickoson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickoson throws a front kick aimed at Zavurov's knee but Zavurov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Zavurov misses the target.
Nickoson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickoson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Nickoson.
Zavurov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickoson finds it's way round the side to connect with Zavurov's head.
Zavurov lands the left hand.
Nickoson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nickoson stalks Zavurov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zavurov's face. Zavurov staggers backwards, shaken.
Zavurov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zavurov looks to land a left hand but Nickoson moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zavurov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Zavurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickoson misses with a body shot.
Nickoson ducks under a wild hook from Zavurov.
Nickoson slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Nickoson does no damage.
Zavurov misses with a looping right.
Nickoson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickoson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nickoson leaves Zavurov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nickoson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nickoson blocks a jab.
A big left from Zavurov misses.
Zavurov misses with a takedown
and Nickoson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zavurov misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Nickoson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nickoson misses with a looping left.
Zavurov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Nickoson both land. Nice combination.
Nickoson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zavurov is out of range and Nickoson settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bryan Nickoson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickoson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nickoson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zavurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zavurov drops his hands momentarily and Nickoson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zavurov misses with a straight right.
Zavurov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickoson is able to avoid easily.
Nickoson misses with a wild combination.
Zavurov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nickoson sprawls and moves away.
Nickoson checks a low kick from Zavurov.
Nickoson tries to bum rush Zavurov with a series of wild strikes but Zavurov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zavurov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Nickoson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickoson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zavurov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nickoson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zavurov.
Zavurov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickoson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zavurov misses with a low kick as Nickoson jumps back.
Nickoson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zavurov lands with a good body shot.
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!
Nickoson wants to slow Zavurov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nickoson misses with a double jab.
A jab from Nickoson misses.
Zavurov wants to slow Nickoson down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Nickoson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zavurov throws a jab when Nickoson was well out of range.
Zavurov misses with a left hand
letting Nickoson counter with a right hand.
Zavurov throws a leg kick but Nickoson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickoson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickoson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zavurov at a distance.
Nickoson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Nickoson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Zavurov.
Nickoson tries to score with a low kick but Zavurov moves his leg out of the way.
Zavurov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zavurov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickoson throws a right and a left that Zavurov avoids nicely.
Zavurov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickoson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zavurov swings widly with a right hand
and Nickoson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickoson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nickoson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryan Nickoson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickoson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickoson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Zavurov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickoson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickoson jabs at Zavurov's body.
Zavurov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zavurov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickoson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zavurov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickoson counters with a two punch combo.
Nickoson dips to his left and cracks Zavurov with an uppercut!
Zavurov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickoson.
Nickoson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zavurov connects with a nice looking jab.
Zavurov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zavurov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Zavurov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickoson throws a leg kick
and Zavurov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickoson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zavurov scores with a jab.
Nickoson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zavurov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson dips to his left and cracks Zavurov with an uppercut!
Zavurov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickoson is just out of range.
Nickoson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zavurov with a poor takedown
and Nickoson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zavurov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nickoson swinging wildly here.
Zavurov misses with a low kick.
Zavurov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickoson misses with an uppercut. Zavurov saw that one coming.
Nickoson blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickoson misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickoson 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 Zavurov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zavurov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickoson scores with the left hand. Zavurov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nickoson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zavurov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Zavurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nickoson.
Zavurov feinted with a counter takedown.
Zavurov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickoson lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Nickoson.
Nickoson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zavurov. Zavurov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zavurov misses with a hook to the body
and Nickoson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickoson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickoson lands with an overhand left.
Zavurov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nickoson back to the cage. Zavurov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Bryan Nickoson has been cut.
Zavurov shoots in for a double leg but Nickoson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zavurov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zavurov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickoson.
Nickoson jabs Zavurov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zavurov ducks right into an uppercut from Nickoson.
Zavurov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nickoson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickoson misses with an uppercut. Zavurov saw that one coming.
Zavurov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickoson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zavurov misses with a body shot
and Nickoson counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickoson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickoson slips under a jab.
Nickoson lands a head shot.
Nickoson slips a jab from Zavurov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Nickoson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan Nickoson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nickoson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Nickoson.
A punch combination from Zavurov misses.
Nickoson lands a really nice looking cross but Zavurov seems unphased.
Bryan Nickoson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Nickoson.
Nickoson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zavurov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickoson motions for Zavurov to come forward. Nickoson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zavurov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nickoson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavurov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Nickoson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickoson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zavurov's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson moves away from the strike by Zavurov.
Zavurov throws a leg kick
and Nickoson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zavurov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zavurov misses with a low kick.
Nickoson throws a nice looking combination but Zavurov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickoson lands a really nice looking cross but Zavurov seems unphased.
Zavurov walks into a straight right hand from Nickoson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zavurov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zavurov staying calm.
Zavurov working away.
Shamil Zavurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson pushes Zavurov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zavurov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zavurov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zavurov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov connects with a right hand. Nickoson shakes it off.
Zavurov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zavurov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nickoson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zavurov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nickoson counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Nickoson misses.
Zavurov misses with a series of wild punches.
Zavurov looks to land a left hand but Nickoson moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Nickoson. Those never looked like landing.
Nickoson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zavurov at a distance.
Nice jab there from Nickoson.
Nickoson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zavurov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickoson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Zavurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zavurov takes a swing at Nickoson's ribcage but misses.
Zavurov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickoson.
Zavurov throws a leg kick but Nickoson checks it.
Nickoson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickoson tries to move into range but Zavurov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Nickoson.
Sloppy strikes from Zavurov. Those never looked like landing.
Nickoson jabs Zavurov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zavurov misses with a wild body shot.
Nickoson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zavurov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Nickoson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nickoson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Nickoson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casimiro Ambrogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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189 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leandro Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Casimiro Ambrogi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ambrogi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shields is in Ambrogi's guard.
Shields trying to control but Ambrogi is working from the bottom.
Ambrogi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ambrogi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shields defends it easily.
Shields trying to control but Ambrogi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrogi working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.
Ambrogi controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrogi keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ambrogi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shields controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ambrogi has managed to clinch.
Ambrogi pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields passes Ambrogi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ambrogi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambrogi trying to strike off his back.
Shields wants to control from the top but Ambrogi keeps moving.
Shields is really struggling to control Ambrogi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shields stops Ambrogi from standing up.
Shields passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shields trying to control the action but Ambrogi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrogi is trying to improve his position.
Ambrogi wants to get back to his feet but Shields drags him back down.
Shields tries for a kimura but Ambrogi is defending well.
Ambrogi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ambrogi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shields is controlling him well.
Ambrogi is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shields looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ambrogi stops Shields from passing to mount.
Ambrogi is looking for a sweep.
Shields working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ambrogi is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields looks to clinch
and Ambrogi counters with a takedown into side control.
Ambrogi looks winded!
Shields wants to control but Ambrogi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Casimiro Ambrogi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ambrogi.
Ambrogi lands an elbow.
Shields tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ambrogi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shields sneaks back into half guard.
Shields is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambrogi pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ambrogi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ambrogi winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ambrogi stops Shields from getting back to his feet.
Shields is pressing down on Ambrogi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ambrogi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shields looking for a guillotine here but Ambrogi defends easily.
Shields keeping full guard, as Ambrogi tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ambrogi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ambrogi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ambrogi postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ambrogi feints and as Shields raises his hands in defense, Ambrogi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ambrogi landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambrogi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ambrogi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrogi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ambrogi throwing strikes from guard but Shields blocks nicely.
Shields has momentary wrist control but Ambrogi slips an elbow through the middle.
Shields managing to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ambrogi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambrogi is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shields misses with a two punch combination.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
Ambrogi wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
Ambrogi dives in and scores a takedown into Shields's guard.
Ambrogi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Ambrogi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ambrogi takes the fight into the clinch.
Shields is trying to force a seperation but Ambrogi has the dominant position.
Ambrogi pulls Shields into guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambrogi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambrogi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrogi is still trying to improve position.
Shields wants to control from the top but Ambrogi keeps moving.
Shields passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields working away.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ambrogi keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Shields stalls from top position.
Casimiro Ambrogi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ambrogi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shields wants to control but Ambrogi is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ambrogi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ambrogi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ambrogi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shields's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Shields! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ambrogi has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leandro Shields!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juzefel Stalinel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Nikel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikel has chosen Borneo Head Hunter Theam Song as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
148 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juzefel Stalinel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Nikel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinel throws a shot to the body.
Stalinel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nikel shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikel goes for a double leg but Stalinel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stalinel continues to drive forward.
Stalinel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stalinel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stalinel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikel with the counter takedown but Stalinel avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stalinel counters with a left to the body.
Juzefel Stalinel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nikel.
Stalinel scores with a body shot.
Nikel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nikel lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikel won't allow Stalinel to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stalinel keeping full guard, as Nikel tries to pass.
Stalinel wants to stand up but Nikel is controlling him.
Stalinel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikel.
Nikel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stalinel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stalinel working a defensive guard here.
Nikel tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalinel is retaining full guard.
Stalinel is trying to keep Nikel in close.
Stalinel keeping full guard, as Nikel tries to pass.
Nikel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stalinel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikel.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stalinel looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stalinel thuds a left hand into Nikel's body.
Nikel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juzefel Stalinel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinel misses with the combination.
Stalinel tries to clinch up.
Nikel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stalinel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stalinel stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikel. Nikel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stalinel.
Stalinel lands with a hook. Nikel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stalinel tries to clinch but Nikel is having none of it.
Nikel has his takedown stuffed
and Stalinel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nikel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stalinel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stalinel is trying to control Nikel's posture but Nikel avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikel throws an elbow but Stalinel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stalinel is trying to control Nikel's posture but Nikel avoids it.
The ground and pound from Nikel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nikel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stalinel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stalinel tries to improve position but can't.
Nikel working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikel trying to control the position but Stalinel is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinel wants to control but Nikel postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juzefel Stalinel dominated that round.
That's time! Stalinel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nikel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stalinel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nikel scrambles back to his feet.
Nikel misses with a takedown attempt
and Stalinel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikel thinking.
Stalinel tries to clinch but Nikel moves out of range.
Stalinel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinel is looking to wear down Nikel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stalinel lands with a nice combination. Nikel backs away looking to recover.
Stalinel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nikel's head backwards.
Nikel dives in and grabs Stalinel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stalinel pushes down on Nikel's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikel ducks right into an uppercut from Stalinel.
Nikel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stalinel counters with a nice body shot.
Juzefel Stalinel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nikel.
Stalinel has Nikel up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinel struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikel controls his hands.
Nikel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalinel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nikel can't fight it off and eventually Stalinel manages to take the fight to the floor. Nikel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stalinel throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikel is trying to hold Stalinel in close to prevent damage but Stalinel has managed to pass into half guard.
Stalinel trying to control the action but Nikel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stalinel.
Stalinel looks to land a strike but Nikel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stalinel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stalinel tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikel is retaining full guard.
Stalinel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stalinel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stalinel wants to control from the top but Nikel keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stalinel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikel can do to turn this around?
Nikel shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalinel tries to sprawl out of it but Nikel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalinel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stalinel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nikel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stalinel is trying to control Nikel's posture but Nikel avoids it.
Stalinel tries to buck Nikel off but Nikel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinel gets back to half guard.
Stalinel missing with punches from the bottom.
Stalinel punching from the bottom.
Nikel is trying to control the action in half guard but Stalinel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stalinel wants to control but Nikel is keeping busy.
John Nikel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikel is looking to take a break and control but Stalinel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinel is trying to maintain the position but Nikel is very close to passing his half guard.
Stalinel gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juzefel Stalinel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stalinel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikel was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinel.
Stalinel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Nikel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nikel shoots and misses
and Stalinel counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Nikel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinel tries to close the distance and clinch but Nikel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stalinel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nikel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinel stuns Nikel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stalinel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikel shoots and misses
and Stalinel counters with a series of strikes. Nikel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stalinel looks to land a combination but Nikel avoids it well.
Nikel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stalinel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikel somewhat.
Juzefel Stalinel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nikel.
Nikel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juzefel Stalinel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stalinel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nikel fails with the takedown.
Nikel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stalinel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nikel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nikel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stalinel can't do much from the bottom here.
Nikel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalinel keeps working.
John Nikel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalinel struggling a bit here.
Nikel wants to control for a moment but Stalinel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikel thows a huge punch but Stalinel dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinel trying to control but Nikel postures up.
Stalinel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nikel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stalinel is looking for a sweep. Nikel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stalinel is controlling Nikel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nikel trying to control from half guard but Stalinel is working away.
Stalinel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikel.
Nikel passes to side control.
Stalinel is looking for a sweep.
Nikel is working Stalinel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Juzefel Stalinel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikel trying to control the action but Stalinel is working from the bottom.
Nikel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stalinel dodges the ground and pound from Nikel.
Nikel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalinel keeps working.
Nikel tries to move to mount but Stalinel blocks the move with his legs.
Stalinel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinel is working hard here to advance position.
Nikel is trying to get an arm triangle but Stalinel is defending well.
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 Juzefel Stalinel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stalinel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juzefel Stalinel!
In defeat, John Nikel stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will came back and next time the judge will raise my hand.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Shearer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Bremner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shearer 's entrance music is Big Sean. A fine choice. The key to victory for Doc Shearer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doc Shearer !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Bremner!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bremner misses with a head kick.
Bremner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bremner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shearer .
Some wild striking there from Shearer .
Shearer misses with a head kick.
Bremner misses with a kick to the body.
Bremner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shearer . That did some damage!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shearer !
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bremner 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.
Bremner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shearer defends well and Bremner ends up having to push Shearer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shearer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner clinches.
Bremner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bremner delivers a nice body kick.
Bremner scores with a takedown into Shearer 's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bremner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shearer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shearer has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shearer wants to get up but he can't break Bremner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Bremner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shearer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bremner forces his way into half guard.
Bremner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bremner throwing shots but Shearer is blocking nicely.
Shearer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bremner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bremner trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Bremner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shearer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bremner.
Bremner stalling.
Bremner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shearer is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shearer fails to land with a series of punches.
Bremner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shearer defends it well.
Bremner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shearer is fending him off so far but Bremner persists. Nope, Shearer circles away and we're back to standing.
Bremner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doc Shearer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bremner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shearer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bremner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shearer 's sensitive parts.
Bremner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shearer throws a combination that misses
and Bremner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shearer !
Bremner taking a breather here.
Shearer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shearer is breathing heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bremner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shearer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shearer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bremner has time to react.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bremner!
Bremner misses with a body shot.
Bremner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shearer .
Shearer lands a lovely overhand right.
Doc Shearer is winning the standup battle so far.
Bremner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bremner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shearer to the ground. Bremner is now in Shearer 's guard.
Bremner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bremner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bremner has gone for a leg lock! Shearer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bremner's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shearer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bremner pulls Shearer in close to prevent any damage.
Shearer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bremner is proving hard to escape from.
Shearer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bremner on the ground.
Bremner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shearer manages to get himself to full guard.
Bremner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shearer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bremner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bremner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bremner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shearer is looking to stand up but Bremner isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bremner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bremner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shearer dodges the ground and pound from Bremner.
Bremner has an Americana. Shearer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bremner is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bremner hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bill Bremner!
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