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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Held (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Dolinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Held comes to the ring accompanied by Bob Marley - Buffalo soldier. This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Held!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Dolinger!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Held.
Dolinger feints the counter takedown.
Dolinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dolinger in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Held tries to get to full guard but Dolinger has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Held is trying to control but can't.
Dolinger trying to control from half guard but Held is working away.
Dolinger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Held is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dolinger pulls his head out easily.
Held is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dolinger jumps into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dolinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Held keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Held can't do much from the bottom here.
Dolinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dolinger has control of an arm but Held manages to advance to Dolinger's back!
Held patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Even with his hooks in, Held manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Held is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dolinger knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dolinger for a finish.
Held is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dolinger taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Held.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Held!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcin Held waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Bogdynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdynski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slash - Wicked Stone. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hammer Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Bogdynski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands has closed the distance and engaged Bogdynski in a clinch.
Hands lands a knee to the head.
Bogdynski tries to score a body lock takedown but Hands shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hands misses with a knee strike.
Bogdynski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bogdynski tries to break free but Hands pushes him back against the ropes.
Hands connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bogdynski's face.
Bogdynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bogdynski has Hands pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hands manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogdynski.
Hands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogdynski gets control of Hands's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bogdynski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bogdynski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdynski keeping moving, preventing Hands from controlling successfully.
Hands throwing strikes from guard but Bogdynski blocks nicely.
Hands trying to control but Bogdynski is working from the bottom.
Bogdynski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hands wanted to stand there but Bogdynski had control of the position.
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.
Bogdynski looking to control.
Hands wants to control from the top but Bogdynski keeps moving.
Bogdynski wants to sweep here but Hands controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hands stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hands shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bogdynski's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bogdynski wants to improve his position but instead Hands has moved into half guard.
Hands thows a huge punch but Bogdynski dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hands is working away from the top position though.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hands 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.
Bogdynski taking some punishment here, with Hands in his half guard.
Hands is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hands wants to take a breather but Bogdynski is having none of it.
Hands wants to stand up but Bogdynski is controlling the position.
That's four 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.
Bogdynski is looking to improve his position.
Bogdynski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hands pulls his head out easily.
Hands trying to mount his opponent but Bogdynski defends it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer Hands dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hands feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bogdynski working a defensive guard here.
Bogdynski wants to sweep here but Hands controlling him for the moment.
Bogdynski looking to control.
Bogdynski keeping moving, preventing Hands from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdynski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hands's guard.
Bogdynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hands swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands wants to stand and escape but Bogdynski is having none of it.
Bogdynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hands is retaining full guard.
Bogdynski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bogdynski trying to control from half guard but Hands is working away.
Bogdynski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bogdynski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski wants to finish this one by submission but Hands is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bogdynski.
Bogdynski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hands turns into him and now he's in Bogdynski's guard.
Hands trying to control but Bogdynski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands throwing strikes from guard but Bogdynski blocks nicely.
Hands preventing the sweep.
Hands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bogdynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bogdynski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hands lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hands is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bogdynski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hands puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hands not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bogdynski wants to control but Hands is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hands tries to pass to full mount but Bogdynski defends it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bogdynski if he has to take too many more of those.
Bogdynski is breathing heavily.
Hands scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer Hands dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hands fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bogdynski to the ground. Hands is now in Bogdynski's guard.
Bogdynski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hands wants to pass the guard but Bogdynski is keeping the position.
Hands trying to control but Bogdynski is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bogdynski is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands pulls Bogdynski in close to prevent any damage.
Bogdynski prevents Hands from getting back to his feet.
Hammer Hands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bogdynski wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Bogdynski postures up.
Bogdynski wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Hands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hands enables Bogdynski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hands manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogdynski can do to turn this around?
Bogdynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bogdynski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bogdynski stops Hands from standing up.
Bogdynski trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands wants to stand but Bogdynski is controlling the position.
Hands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogdynski is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Hands.
Hands stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hands wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Hands was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hands shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bogdynski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bogdynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Bogdynski keeping moving, preventing Hands from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski is looking for a triangle but Hands pushes his legs off easily.
Bogdynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hands wants to stand and escape but instead Bogdynski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hands being controlled here, momentarily.
Hands 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pablo Bogdynski just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hands throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogdynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hands tries to clinch but Bogdynski is having none of it.
Hands shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bogdynski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bogdynski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hands looking to pass the guard.
Bogdynski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hands gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hands won't allow Bogdynski to sweep him here.
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.
Hands has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bogdynski is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bogdynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hands tries to clinch there but Bogdynski circles away.
Hands wants to clinch.
And Bogdynski tries to counter it with a takedown but Hands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hands looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer Hands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogdynski drives through with a takedown into Hands's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski won't allow Hands to get back to his feet.
Hands is trying to keep Bogdynski in close.
Bogdynski preventing the sweep.
Hands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bogdynski wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Hands has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bogdynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bogdynski closes the distance and clinches up with Hands, looking for a takedown. Bogdynski pushes Hands against the ropes but Hands circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hands.
Hands lands a leg kick that knocks Bogdynski off balance momentarily.
Bogdynski shoots in looking for a takedown. Hands tries to sprawl out of it but Bogdynski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer Hands had his way with Pablo Bogdynski in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hands fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bogdynski to the ground. Hands is now in Bogdynski's guard.
Hands lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bogdynski keeping moving, preventing Hands from controlling successfully.
Bogdynski is looking for a triangle but Hands pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogdynski is keeping the position for now.
Bogdynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bogdynski keeping moving, preventing Hands from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bogdynski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hands.
Hands looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bogdynski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski trying to hold on to Hands's head to control him but Hands postures up.
Hands is stalling here. Bogdynski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hands seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bogdynski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hands regains half guard, as Bogdynski was trying to land strikes.
Bogdynski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hands could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bogdynski has cracked it and Hands is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bogdynski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Bogdynski!
Pablo Bogdynski 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikhael Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murav Nurmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhael Tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murav Nurmanov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmanov looking to throw knees to the head but Tomas is blocking nicely.
Tomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nurmanov is defending well.
Tomas has Nurmanov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nurmanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmanov misses with a knee strike.
Nurmanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nurmanov.
Nurmanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmanov.
Tomas goes for a takedown attempt but Nurmanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Tomas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhael Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmanov moves into range and clinches up with Tomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
Tomas fails to pull guard.
Nurmanov lands a knee to the head.
Tomas is trying to drag Nurmanov to the mat but Nurmanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nurmanov misses with the head strike.
Nurmanov scores with a shot to the side of Tomas's head.
Nurmanov lands an uppercut.
Nurmanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tomas stalling in the clinch but Nurmanov improves position.
Nurmanov misses with a knee to the head.
Nurmanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurmanov as Tomas tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mikhael Tomas has been cut.
Tomas jumps guard but Nurmanov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmanov looking to throw knees to the head but Tomas is blocking nicely.
Tomas tries to pull guard but Nurmanov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but Tomas blocks with his arms.
Nurmanov scores with a knee to the head.
Tomas looking to slow down the pace here.
Nurmanov pushes Tomas back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmanov lands a knee to the head.
Tomas tries for a takedown but Nurmanov manages to get underhooks.
Nurmanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Tomas.
Nurmanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmanov blocks an elbow strike from Tomas.
Nurmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
A short right from Nurmanov on the inside.
Tomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurmanov smiles and moves away.
Tomas tries to clinch up but Nurmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomas shoots in and drives through. Nurmanov sprawls well.
Nurmanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomas effectively controlling the action here.
Nurmanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomas's face.
Nurmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomas is trying to pull guard but Nurmanov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tomas manages to end up in side control.
Nurmanov tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmanov stops Tomas from passing to mount.
Nurmanov is looking for a sweep.
Tomas throws an elbow but Nurmanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murav Nurmanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhael Tomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nurmanov throws a right hand that Tomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomas also avoids with ease.
Nurmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmanov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nurmanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmanov stuffs the takedown.
Nurmanov has Tomas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nurmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
Nurmanov tries a knee to the head but Tomas blocks it.
Nurmanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomas's face.
Tomas is trying to stall.
Tomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nurmanov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Tomas to work.
Tomas tries to pull guard but Nurmanov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhael Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tomas.
A short right from Nurmanov on the inside.
Murav Nurmanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomas tries to circle away but Nurmanov has him pinned against the ropes.
Nurmanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomas.
Tomas can't get the takedown.
Nurmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but Tomas blocks with his arms.
Tomas ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas is trying to control the position but Nurmanov postures up.
Nurmanov wants to control from the top but Tomas keeps moving.
Tomas working a defensive guard here.
Nurmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmanov is pushing down on Tomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tomas tries to kick Nurmanov off but Nurmanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmanov is stalling here. Tomas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nurmanov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tomas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nurmanov's legs.
Nurmanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tomas is trying to control. Nurmanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mikhael Tomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Nurmanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomas pulls his head out easily.
Tomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurmanov is just riding it out for now. Tomas eventually gives up the hold.
Nurmanov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmanov instigates a clinch.
Nurmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomass head.
A short left from Nurmanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murav Nurmanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhael Tomas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nurmanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tomas, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Nurmanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nurmanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurmanov clinches up with Tomas and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nurmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
Nurmanov landing knees to the head.
Tomas avoiding damage as Nurmanov throws knees to the body.
Nurmanov misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nurmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhael Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurmanov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nurmanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Tomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but Tomas blocks with his arms.
Tomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurmanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
Nurmanov working Tomas over with knees to the body.
Tomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas avoiding damage as Nurmanov throws knees to the body.
Nurmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmanov leaning against his opponent.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but Tomas blocks with his arms.
Nurmanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Nurmanov.
Nurmanov stops a takedown attempt from Tomas.
Tomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomas is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Nurmanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tomas tries to pull guard but Nurmanov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
Nurmanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Nurmanov misses with a knee strike.
Nurmanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nurmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmanov slows down the pace here.
Tomas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmanov taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Nurmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov taking a breather.
Nurmanov just leaning against Tomas, taking a breather.
A short right from Nurmanov on the inside.
Nurmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomas decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tomas has a closed guard, preventing Nurmanov from standing up.
Tomas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murav Nurmanov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhael Tomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Tomas with that takedown attempt.
Nurmanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurmanov forces Tomas back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurmanov.
Nurmanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomas tries to pull guard but Nurmanov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhael Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nurmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomass head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmanov slows down the pace here.
Tomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurmanov is defending well for now.
Nurmanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomas is rocked!
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Tomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
Tomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov rushes Tomas and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nurmanov gets through Tomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomas avoids it.
Nurmanov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmanov keeps control of Tomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Nurmanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nurmanov prevents it.
Nurmanov lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmanov lands a shot to the body.
Tomas is looking for a takedown.
Tomas managing to block the knees to the body from Nurmanov.
Still in the clinch, Nurmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tomas is defending well for now.
Nurmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmanov stalls.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
Tomas takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tomas with a big uppercut! Tomas tries to clinch up but Nurmanov pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Tomas to the mat! Tomas covers up and Nurmanov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murav Nurmanov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soren Bammerthwaite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soren Bammerthwaite!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards swings for the body but Bammerthwaite moves out of range.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Bammerthwaite's body. Bammerthwaite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bammerthwaite blocks a jab.
Bammerthwaite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've been hearing that Edwards has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bammerthwaite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edwards postures up.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Bammerthwaite keeps moving.
Bammerthwaite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards won't allow Bammerthwaite to sweep him here.
Bammerthwaite working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bammerthwaite is on top in guard.
Edwards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bammerthwaite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bammerthwaite throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Bammerthwaite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bammerthwaite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edwards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bammerthwaite has managed to get both his arms back between Edwards's legs - danger averted.
Bammerthwaite looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bammerthwaite wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bammerthwaite keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Bammerthwaite keeps moving.
Bammerthwaite looking for a sweep. Not yet Bammerthwaite, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Bammerthwaite with that takedown attempt.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Bammerthwaite. Bammerthwaite gets slowly back to his feet.
Bammerthwaite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
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.
Edwards scores with a jab to the body.
Bammerthwaite moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Bammerthwaite sprawls well.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Bammerthwaite, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bammerthwaite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bammerthwaite steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a sloppy right hand. Bammerthwaite should have avoided that one.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Bammerthwaite takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bammerthwaite fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Edwards dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Edwards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bammerthwaite takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bammerthwaite wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards is keen to just control but Bammerthwaite is a slippery customer.
Bammerthwaite felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards seems to be looking for submissions.
Edwards trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite is trying to control but can't.
Edwards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bammerthwaite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edwards's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edwards's back!
Edwards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Edwards prevents Bammerthwaite from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite has Edwards flattened out and is raining down punches.
Edwards is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bammerthwaite.
Bammerthwaite is looking to control Edwards but Edwards is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bammerthwaite controlling well, preventing Edwards from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bammerthwaite keeps control of the position as Edwards tries to break free.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Bammerthwaite tries to keep control of the position but Edwards is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards rolls, trying to escape but Bammerthwaite keeps control of the position.
Bammerthwaite struggling to keep hold of the position.
Edwards rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bammerthwaite is pressing down on Edwards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edwards is holding on for now.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Bammerthwaite has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Edwards dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bammerthwaite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bammerthwaite moves forwards but Edwards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Bammerthwaite on that attempt.
Edwards works Bammerthwaite's body with a nice hook.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Bammerthwaite.
Edwards works Bammerthwaite's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammerthwaite displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Soren Bammerthwaite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bammerthwaite tries to clinch up.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bammerthwaite sprawls and moves away.
Edwards staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bammerthwaite keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bammerthwaite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edwards's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has an active guard here but Bammerthwaite has managed to pass into half guard.
Eddy Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Bammerthwaite wants to take a breather but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Bammerthwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite trying to pass the guard but Edwards defending well.
Edwards is staying active underneath Bammerthwaite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bammerthwaite wants to pass to mount but Edwards is defending the position.
Edwards tries to roll over but Bammerthwaite keeps him under control.
Bammerthwaite wants to take a breather but Edwards is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bammerthwaite jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edwards jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eddy Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite shoots in and bounces Edwards off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Bammerthwaite wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bammerthwaite is one step ahead there.
Bammerthwaite wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eddy Edwards did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Edwards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bammerthwaite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards tries to counter with a takedown but Bammerthwaite is quick to defend against it.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bammerthwaite was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Bammerthwaite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bammerthwaite can do to turn this around?
Bammerthwaite closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Bammerthwaite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammerthwaite misses with a body shot.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bammerthwaite sprawls well. Bammerthwaite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edwards drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bammerthwaite looking for a sweep. Not yet Bammerthwaite, not yet.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Bammerthwaite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Bammerthwaite from controlling successfully.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bammerthwaite manages to get himself to full guard.
Bammerthwaite trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Edwards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Bammerthwaite is retaining full guard.
Bammerthwaite wants to sweep but no luck.
Bammerthwaite is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bammerthwaite doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Bammerthwaite trying to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards wants to take a breather but Bammerthwaite is having none of it.
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.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bammerthwaite is not content to let Edwards control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bammerthwaite.
Bammerthwaite loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Bammerthwaite takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bammerthwaite manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bammerthwaite tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bammerthwaite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Bammerthwaite's body. Bammerthwaite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Edwards had his way with Soren Bammerthwaite in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Edwards tries for a takedown but Bammerthwaite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eddy Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards is looking to wear down Bammerthwaite with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bammerthwaite.
A jab lands there for Edwards.
Edwards tests Bammerthwaite's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bammerthwaite's head.
Bammerthwaite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammerthwaite tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards lands with a cross.
Bammerthwaite loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Edwards is trying to hold Bammerthwaite in close to prevent damage but Bammerthwaite has managed to pass into half guard.
Bammerthwaite is keen to just control but Edwards is a slippery customer.
Bammerthwaite is pressing down on Edwards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edwards is holding on for now.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard but Bammerthwaite has mounted him!
Soren Bammerthwaite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards regains half guard.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard but Bammerthwaite has mounted him!
Edwards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bammerthwaite tries to control but Edwards wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying desperately to improve position.
Edwards manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bammerthwaite moves nicely into side control.
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.
Edwards is trying to improve his position.
Bammerthwaite throws an elbow but Edwards slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards tries to improve position but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Edwards taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Soren Bammerthwaite.
Well Edwards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Eddy Edwards!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Eddy Edwards!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Eddy Edwards!
Eddy Edwards wins by unanimous decision!
Eddy Edwards decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vagina Coastguard. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
290 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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20
215 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Army tries to avoid it but Sullivan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Army to the ground. Army escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sullivan.
Army moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Army looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Army is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Army releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Army blocks it with crossed arms.
Sullivan missing with knees to the body.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Army.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Army has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Army.
Army creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sullivan's defenses.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Army.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Army as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Army on the inside.
Army lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Army lands a hook to the side of the head.
Army tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Army.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Army.
Army working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Army.
Army lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Army throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Army lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Army.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Army scores with a nice hook to the head.
Army lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Army lands a damaging elbow.
Sullivan lands a nice knee to the body.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Army lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sullivan takes a shot to the head.
Army presses Sullivan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Army blocks with his arms.
Army lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan.
A shot in the inside from Army.
Army lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
A right hand to the body from Army.
Army lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
Army throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivans head.
Army digs a right hand underneath Sullivan's ribcage. Sullivan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Army creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Army lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Army works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Army.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Army lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Army lands a shot to the body.
Army lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sullivan is rocked!
A hook to the body from Army.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Army lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Sullivan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Army lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sullivan to his knees! Army keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Army!
After winning the bout, Dick Army 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovaska comes to the ring accompanied by Big Balls by AC/DC. Szbrjcik comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Waclav Szbrjcik has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
217 lbs
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221 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ovaska defends it well.
Szbrjcik dodges the punch combination from Ovaska.
Ovaska displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ovaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ovaska lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Waclav Szbrjcik has been cut.
Ovaska lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Ovaska. That snapped Szbrjcik's head back.
Ovaska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szbrjcik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ovaska throws a hook to the side of Szbrjcik's head but Szbrjcik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szbrjcik shoots in looking for a takedown. Ovaska tries to sprawl out of it but Szbrjcik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ovaska manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szbrjcik walks into a straight right hand from Ovaska.
Ovaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Ovaska connects with a looping right hand.
Szbrjcik ducks under a wild hook from Ovaska.
Ovaska throws a leg kick but Szbrjcik moved away.
We've been told by Ovaska's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Ovaska misses
and Szbrjcik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ovaska breaks from the clinch.
Ovaska throws a solid leg kick but Szbrjcik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ovaska.
Szbrjcik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ovaska.
Szbrjcik keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik misses the jab.
Szbrjcik swings for the body but Ovaska moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ovaska misses the target.
Szbrjcik throws a shot from downtown. Ovaska moves away and avoids it.
Szbrjcik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kimo Ovaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclav Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik throws an overhand right that lands on Ovaska's shoulder, as Ovaska tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ovaska.
Szbrjcik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szbrjcik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovaska.
Ovaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Ovaska there.
Ovaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ovaska scoring well with a low kick there.
Ovaska throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Szbrjcik on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska throws out a powerful jab.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown attempt
and Ovaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ovaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szbrjcik.
Kimo Ovaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ovaska slips a straight right by Szbrjcik.
Ovaska appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Szbrjcik shoots in and bounces Ovaska off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szbrjcik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szbrjcik throws a big right hand that misses.
Szbrjcik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Szbrjcik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ovaska looking to control.
Szbrjcik controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ovaska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ovaska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ovaska was well out of range. Poor timing from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovaska tries to avoid it but Szbrjcik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovaska to the ground. Ovaska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ovaska appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Ovaska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waclav Szbrjcik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ovaska.
Szbrjcik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kimo Ovaska is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Ovaska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ovaska.
Ovaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Szbrjcik is just out of range.
Szbrjcik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ovaska misses the jab.
Szbrjcik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ovaska swats away the attempt to clinch by Szbrjcik.
Ovaska slaps away a takedown attempt from Szbrjcik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovaska looks to land a left hand but Szbrjcik moved out of range nicely.
Ovaska swings for the body but Szbrjcik moves out of range.
Szbrjcik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szbrjcik.
Kimo Ovaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclav Szbrjcik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Szbrjcik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szbrjcik fails with a takedown attempt.
Ovaska wants to clinch
and Szbrjcik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ovaska thinking.
Ovaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ovaska cracks Szbrjcik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Szbrjcik works Ovaska's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik checks a low kick from Ovaska.
Ovaska lands with a shot to the body.
Ovaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Ovaska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovaska moves out of range of the body kick.
Szbrjcik lands with a good body shot.
Ovaska scores with a leg kick.
Ovaska buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Szbrjcik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ovaska's sensitive parts.
Szbrjcik dives in for a single leg takedown but Ovaska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Szbrjcik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ovaska circles away.
Szbrjcik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Ovaska finds it's way through Szbrjcik's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ovaska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szbrjcik is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Szbrjcik is rocked!
Ovaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Szbrjcik.
Nice cross by Ovaska.
Szbrjcik is still on wobbly legs! Can Ovaska finish him?
Ovaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szbrjcik can do to turn this around?
Szbrjcik gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ovaska gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Szbrjcik is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Ovaska!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimo Ovaska thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes to the ring accompanied by Cinderella Man. 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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37
219 lbs
22 - 21 - 0 |
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27
215 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steele's head.
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Steele misses with a takedown attempt - Kholin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kholin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steele is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kholin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kholin has escaped and now he's on top!
Steele working for a triangle but Kholin defends it easily.
Kholin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kholin has managed to get both his arms back between Steele's legs - danger averted.
Steele is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kholin has his hands clasped together but Steele extends and breaks Kholin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Steele!
An out of breath and clearly excited George Steele thanked SP Ultimate Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasim Barakat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sutcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Sutcliffe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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20
250 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Qasim Barakat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Sutcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutcliffe throws a right hand that misses
letting Barakat counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barakat!
Nice defenses there by Barakat.
Sutcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barakat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Sutcliffe misses.
Sutcliffe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barakat clinches up against the ropes.
Sutcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Barakat.
Sutcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barakat has Sutcliffe pressed against the ropes, preventing Sutcliffe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sutcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Sutcliffe.
Barakat drops Sutcliffe with a big knee straight up the middle! Sutcliffe is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sutcliffe is rocked!
It looks like Peter Sutcliffe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat is looking to slow Sutcliffe down with leg kicks.
Sutcliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Barakat finish him?
Sutcliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barakat connects with an inside leg kick.
Sutcliffe seems to have recovered his senses.
Sutcliffe throws a combination. Barakat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barakat moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sutcliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Sutcliffe.
Barakat tried to counter with a leg kick but Sutcliffe avoided it.
Barakat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Sutcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sutcliffe misses with a looping left.
Barakat throws a low kick, looking for Sutcliffe's leg but Sutcliffe calmly moves out of range.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sutcliffe's calf.
Sutcliffe throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Sutcliffe connects with a body shot.
Sutcliffe misses with a looping left.
Barakat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sutcliffe lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutcliffe lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barakat.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sutcliffe! But no joy.
Sutcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat misses with a body kick.
Sutcliffe throws out a counter right but Barakat avoids it with no problem.
Sutcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barakat cracks the inside of Sutcliffe's front leg.
Sutcliffe misses the jab.
Sutcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Sutcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Sutcliffe down.
Nice uppercut there from Barakat.
A swing and a miss from Sutcliffe.
Sutcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
Sutcliffe blocks a head kick by Barakat.
Sutcliffe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sutcliffe throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Sutcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Sutcliffe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Sutcliffe down.
A low kick from Barakat is predictable there
and Sutcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barakat clinches.
Barakat landing knees to the head.
Sutcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sutcliffe wants to break free but Barakat has control.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sutcliffe fails to land.
Sutcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sutcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Barakat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sutcliffe as Barakat tries to tie him up.
Barakat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutcliffe misses with the head strike.
Sutcliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sutcliffe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barakat tries to land knees in the clinch but Sutcliffe avoids the damage to the body.
Sutcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sutcliffe is looking to break free of the clinch but Barakat has double underhooks.
Sutcliffe misses with a body punch.
Sutcliffe is looking to break free of the clinch but Barakat has double underhooks.
Barakat has Sutcliffe pressed against the ropes, preventing Sutcliffe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sutcliffe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barakat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
Barakat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Sutcliffe coming out on top.
Sutcliffe 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.
Sutcliffe throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
Sutcliffe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barakat had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barakat slips a jab and a cross from Sutcliffe.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sutcliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sutcliffe misses with a looping left.
Barakat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barakat throws a wild body kick that Sutcliffe sees coming a mile off.
Barakat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sutcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.
Barakat ducks under a wild hook from Sutcliffe.
You can see that Sutcliffe has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Sutcliffe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Sutcliffe.
Barakat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Barakat's head coaches at Team Listerman that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barakat cracks the inside of Sutcliffe's front leg.
Barakat connects with an inside leg kick.
Barakat works Sutcliffe's body with a nice hook.
Sutcliffe looks winded!
Barakat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat looks to land a body kick but Sutcliffe moved away.
Barakat throws a body kick that misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barakat moves in looking to clinch but Sutcliffe pushes him off.
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat scores with a spinning back kick!
Barakat ducks under a wild hook from Sutcliffe.
Sutcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barakat.
Barakat gets a clinch.
Sutcliffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Barakat wants to stall.
Barakat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sutcliffes head.
Sutcliffe is looking to break free of the clinch but Barakat has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Sutcliffe.
Sutcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat scores with a knee to the head.
Barakat manages to break the clinch.
Barakat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barakat scores with a punch to the head.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Sutcliffe.
Sutcliffe checks a low kick from Barakat.
Barakat tries to move into range but Sutcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barakat throws a wild body kick that Sutcliffe sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barakat.
Sutcliffe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sutcliffe swings widly with a right hand
and Barakat counters with a good, hard body kick but Sutcliffe shrugs it off.
Sutcliffe misses with a hook
and Barakat counters with an inside leg kick.
Barakat throws a poor cross that misses
and Sutcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barakat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sutcliffe looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
Sutcliffe throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sutcliffe.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakat thumps Sutcliffe with a low kick.
Sutcliffe misses with a straight left.
Barakat throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sutcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barakat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sutcliffe looks to throw the jab but Barakat is out of range.
Sutcliffe avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Sutcliffe looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
Crunch! Barakat slams his shin into Sutcliffe's torso.
Barakat blocks a jab.
Barakat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sutcliffe. Sutcliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barakat throws a leg kick which misses Sutcliffe's front leg but catches the back leg as Sutcliffe tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barakat.
Sutcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sutcliffe misses with a series of wild punches.
Barakat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barakat lands a leg kick that knocks Sutcliffe off balance momentarily.
Barakat takes a swing at Sutcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Barakat connects with a body shot.
Sutcliffe moves out of range as Barakat throws a body kick.
Sutcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Sutcliffe looks to throw the jab but Barakat is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sutcliffe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barakat - the referee stops the clock and Sutcliffe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barakat. Sutcliffe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sutcliffe's head.
Barakat cracks a nice hook into Sutcliffe's ribs.
Sutcliffe avoids the body shot from Barakat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Sutcliffe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sutcliffe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barakat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barakat misses with a low kick as Sutcliffe jumps back.
Sutcliffe throws out a counter right but Barakat avoids it with no problem.
Barakat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barakat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sutcliffe throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Barakat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sutcliffe blocks the body kick.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Sutcliffe is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barakat throws a low kick but Sutcliffe moves out of range easily.
Barakat throws a leg kick but Sutcliffe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat lands with a nice body punch.
Barakat staying out of range there.
Sutcliffe throws a series of punches but Barakat moves out of range.
Sutcliffe lands a really nice looking cross but Barakat seems unphased.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Barakat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Qasim Barakat rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blanket on the ground. Nadir has chosen M.A.S.H Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vit Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Nadir.
Tu walks into a straight right hand from Nadir.
Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nadir.
Nadir forces Tu back against the ropes and clinches.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Tu avoids the damage to the body.
Nadir crunches a lovely knee into Tu's ribcage.
We've been informed that Nadir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tu is trying to pull guard but Nadir turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tu is keeping busy.
Tu manages to pull guard.
Nadir trying to control but Tu is working from the bottom.
Tu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nadir defends well.
Tu 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nadir throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tu 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.
Nadir distracts Tu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nadir advances position into side control!
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.
Tu is not content to let Nadir control the position.
Nadir is working Tu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nadir works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nadir is looking to take a break and control but Tu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tu is looking to regain half guard here but Nadir keeps moving and retains side control.
Tu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nadir connects with a decent elbow.
Nadir controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir working the ground and pound but Tu is defending the strikes.
Tu sneaks back into half guard.
Nadir trying to pass the guard but Tu defending well.
Tu manages to get to full guard.
Tu keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Tu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nadir uses it to pass to side control.
Nadir working the ground and pound from side control.
Tu regains half guard.
Nadir is trying to control. Tu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nadir is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tu is desperately trying to improve his position but Nadir has a good base and remains in mount.
Nadir wants to control the pace but Tu is squirming around nicely.
Nadir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tu tries to reverse the position but Nadir maintains control.
Tu is working hard here to advance position.
Nadir lands a heavy elbow.
Tu is trying to escape the mount.
Nadir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nadir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nadir working Tu over with strikes here.
Nadir raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir is keen to just control but Tu is a slippery customer.
Tu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nadir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nadir's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Even with his hooks in, Tu manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nadir wants to get back to his feet.
Nadir can't escape the position.
Tu has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Nadir is in real trouble here. Tu gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Nadir is tapping out! Tu wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vit Tu!
After the big win, Vit Tu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Gloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnie Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
Gloom feints and then cracks Armstrong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Armstrong down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Armstrong, as that shot connected.
Armstrong cracks a nice hook into Gloom's ribs.
Armstrong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Armstrong.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Armstrong - that will leave a mark!
Armstrong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Armstrong pushes Gloom up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gloom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong cracks Gloom with a nice body shot.
Gloom is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
Gloom blocking some punches.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Armstrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gloom or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gloom.
Armstrong lands a right hand.
Gloom is rocked!
Armstrong throws a big uppercut that drops Gloom! More strikes from Armstrong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gloom lies dazed against the ropes as Armstrong celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnie Armstrong!
A relieved looking Arnie Armstrong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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