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MMA Gods 14 - Tsunami! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heratasveio Kebopilaziex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Heratasveio Kebopilaziex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Austin !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kebopilaziex tries to counter with a takedown but Austin is quick to defend against it.
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kebopilaziex wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Austin landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Austin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kebopilaziex takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Heratasveio Kebopilaziex has been cut.
Austin 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebopilaziex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin breaks the clinch.
Austin rushes Kebopilaziex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Austin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kebopilaziex lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kebopilaziex tries to stall but Austin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kebopilaziex is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Austin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Austin breaks the clinch.
Kebopilaziex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin 's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kebopilaziex off to one side.
Austin clinches up against the cage.
Austin has Kebopilaziex pressed against the cage, preventing Kebopilaziex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Austin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Austin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kebopilaziex in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Austin working Kebopilaziex over with knees to the body.
Austin trying to land knees to the body.
Kebopilaziex is looking to control Austin 's arms but Austin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kebopilaziex has his back to the cage.
Kebopilaziex looking to slow down the pace here.
Austin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Austin landing knees to the head.
Austin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kebopilaziex's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin lands a good knee to the midsection. Kebopilaziex won't want to take too many of those.
Kebopilaziex is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin avoiding damage.
Austin is struggling to control the position.
Austin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kebopilaziex's face.
Kebopilaziex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Austin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heratasveio Kebopilaziex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kebopilaziex.
Austin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Austin .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Austin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Austin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kebopilaziex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Kebopilaziex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
Austin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kebopilaziex.
Austin tries a head kick but it misses.
As Austin tries to get set, Kebopilaziex tries to push him back and clinch up but Austin manages to avoid the attempt.
Kebopilaziex tries to keep at a distance but Austin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kebopilaziex is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Austin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Austin .
Austin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Austin crunches a lovely knee into Kebopilaziex's ribcage.
Kebopilaziex takes a knee right on the jaw!
Austin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kebopilaziex in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kebopilaziex or perhaps it was just good defense by Austin , which made it look bad.
Austin forces Kebopilaziex back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin working Kebopilaziex over with knees to the body.
Kebopilaziex drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Austin crunches a lovely knee into Kebopilaziex's ribcage.
Austin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heratasveio Kebopilaziex's cut is getting worse.
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin darts in and clinches Kebopilaziex up against the cage.
Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin clinches up with Kebopilaziex and pushes him back against the cage.
Kebopilaziex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heratasveio Kebopilaziex's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kebopilaziex avoids a kick to the body.
Kebopilaziex looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michael Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kebopilaziex shoots in and drives through. Austin sprawls well.
Austin is looking for the big counter here.
Austin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kebopilaziex closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Austin to the mat! Austin manages to get full guard.
Austin is trying to keep Kebopilaziex in close.
Austin has Kebopilaziex pulled in close to control his posture.
Kebopilaziex trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is trying to keep Kebopilaziex in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kebopilaziex trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kebopilaziex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kebopilaziex slows the pace down in half guard.
Austin throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Kebopilaziex manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kebopilaziex stands up.
Kebopilaziex misses with an uppercut.
Kebopilaziex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Austin but Austin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Austin forces Kebopilaziex back against the cage and clinches.
Austin landing knees to the body.
Kebopilaziex looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heratasveio Kebopilaziex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kebopilaziex letting Austin take a breather here.
Austin has Kebopilaziex pressed against the cage, preventing Kebopilaziex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kebopilaziex tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Kebopilaziex can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands a knee to the head.
Austin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Austin obliges.
Austin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kebopilaziex lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Austin breaks from the clinch.
Austin throws a nice looking combination but Kebopilaziex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Austin catches Kebopilaziex right on the button with a cross.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Austin gets a clinch.
Austin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kebopilaziex in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kebopilaziex being controlled against the cage.
Austin landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee is keeping an eye on Austin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Austin 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kebopilaziex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin landing knees to the head.
Kebopilaziex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin rushes Kebopilaziex and presses him up against the cage.
Austin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kebopilaziex lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kebopilaziex takes a knee to the side of the body.
Austin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heratasveio Kebopilaziex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Austin .
Austin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kebopilaziex lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Austin manages to break the clinch.
Kebopilaziex shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kebopilaziex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Austin gets a clinch.
Austin stalling in the clinch.
Austin manages to break the clinch.
Austin has Kebopilaziex up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebopilaziex is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Austin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heratasveio Kebopilaziex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin taking a breather.
Austin crunches a lovely knee into Kebopilaziex's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin gets a clinch.
Kebopilaziex is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Austin with a knee to the head.
Austin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kebopilaziex's face.
A knee to the head by Austin .
Austin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Michael Austin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Austin .
Austin scores with a knee to the head.
Kebopilaziex is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Austin is defending well.
Austin working Kebopilaziex over with knees to the body.
Kebopilaziex takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kebopilaziex is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin working Kebopilaziex over with knees to the body.
Oh Kebopilaziex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Austin .
Austin controlling the action here for a moment.
Austin manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin clinches up with Kebopilaziex and pushes him back against the cage.
Kebopilaziex seems to have got his legs back now.
Austin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kebopilaziex lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Austin .
Heratasveio Kebopilaziex's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kebopilaziex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Austin working the clinch nicely. Kebopilaziex is working for position but Austin cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kebopilaziex crumples up against the cage and Austin lands two more shots before the ref can save Kebopilaziex! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Michael Austin !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Asbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papa Asbra will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Papa Asbra!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asbra scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Braulio Estima has been cut.
Good exchange - Asbra coming out on top.
Asbra cracks Estima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asbra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asbra drops Estima with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Estima looks back up at him and smiles so Asbra waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Estima is rocked!
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!
Asbra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Estima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asbra digs a good body shot into Estima's ribs.
Estima seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Asbra lands a beautiful left hook that drops Estima. Estima tries to recover but Asbra is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Estima lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Asbra!
A victorious Papa Asbra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Norbet Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Sigorsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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196 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norbet Nowak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Sigorsson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak is looking to clinch but Sigorsson is avoiding it.
Nowak clinches with his opponent.
Sigorsson is working for takedown but Nowak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nowak misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nowak.
Nowak lands a takedown into guard.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
Nowak pushing down on Sigorsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sigorsson trying to control but Nowak postures up.
Nowak wants to take a breather but Sigorsson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigorsson trying to control here.
Nowak is looking to take a break and control but Sigorsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sigorsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nowak pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigorsson is controlling Nowak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nowak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sigorsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sigorsson wants to improve his position but Nowak is controlling well.
Nowak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nowak wants to control but Sigorsson is keeping him busy.
Sigorsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nowak pulls his head out easily.
Sigorsson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sigorsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nowak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sigorsson keeping full guard, as Nowak tries to pass.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigorsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigorsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sigorsson is trying to control the position but Nowak postures up.
Sigorsson pulls Nowak in close to prevent any damage.
Sigorsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nowak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigorsson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sigorsson tries to buck Nowak off but Nowak is having none of it.
Nowak advances nicely into full mount.
Nowak works his way to his opponent's back.
Sigorsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sigorsson tries to break free.
Sigorsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nowak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigorsson breaks Nowak's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sigorsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigorsson preventing the sweep.
Sigorsson drops back looking for a leg! Nowak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nowak manages to kick Sigorsson off! Sigorsson jumps back into Nowak's guard.
Nowak looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigorsson wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Nowak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbet Nowak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nowak doesn't manage to clinch there - Sigorsson circles away.
Sigorsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Sigorsson feints the counter takedown.
Nowak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sigorsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nowak tries to clinch but Sigorsson moves away
and Sigorsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nowak wants to sweep but no luck.
Sigorsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sigorsson advances to half guard.
Nowak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sigorsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sigorsson seems to be working for a kimura but Nowak defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak trying to control but Sigorsson postures up.
Nowak tries to roll over but Sigorsson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak trying to control from the bottom.
Sigorsson seems to be working for a kimura but Nowak defends the submission attempt.
Nowak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sigorsson is working away from the top position though.
Sigorsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sigorsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nowak's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sigorsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nowak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sigorsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nowak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sigorsson.
Nowak trying to control from the bottom.
Nowak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sigorsson advances position into side control!
Sigorsson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nowak is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sigorsson yanks on the arm and Nowak is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sigorsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunnar Sigorsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Etimoni Okelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Van Alden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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285 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Etimoni Okelani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Van Alden!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okelani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okelani gets tackled into the cage by Van Alden. Van Alden maintains the clinch.
Van Alden trying to land knees to the body.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden looking to stall.
Van Alden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okelani blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Alden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okelani is breathing heavily.
Okelani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Alden with a knee to the head.
It looks like Etimoni Okelani has been cut.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okelani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Alden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okelani.
Van Alden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okelani.
Van Alden slows down the pace here.
Van Alden lands a good knee to the midsection. Okelani won't want to take too many of those.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Okelani blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Alden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Alden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Alden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Alden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okelani takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Alden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okelani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Alden wants to stall.
Van Alden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Alden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Van Alden.
Van Alden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okelani managing to block the knees to the body from Van Alden.
Okelani misses with a body punch.
Van Alden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Alden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Alden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okelani.
Okelani managing to block the knees to the body from Van Alden.
Okelani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Alden's elbow.
Van Alden leaning against his opponent.
Okelani misses with a body punch.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okelani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okelani managing to block the knees to the body from Van Alden.
Okelani tries to work over Van Alden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okelani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okelani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but Okelani blocks it.
Van Alden misses with a knee to the head.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Okelani is blocking nicely.
Okelani lands a nice shot to the body.
Okelani lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Okelani as the two fighters clinch.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okelani avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Alden taking a breather.
Okelani swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Alden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden scores with a knee to the head.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Okelani is blocking nicely.
Van Alden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okelani blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Okelani is blocking nicely.
Okelani misses with the head strike.
Okelani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okelani avoiding damage as Van Alden throws knees to the body.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Okelani blocks with his arms.
Okelani misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okelani misses with the head strike.
Okelani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Alden's elbow.
Van Alden missing with knees to the body.
Van Alden prevents a body shot from Okelani.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Okelani on the inside.
Van Alden looking to stall.
Van Alden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okelani is defending well for now.
Van Alden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okelani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but Okelani blocks it.
Okelani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Alden backwards.
Van Alden blocks an uppercut.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okelani lands with a light punch inside.
Okelani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Van Alden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Etimoni Okelani's cut.
That's time! Okelani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Alden tries to clinch but Okelani moves out of range.
Van Alden moves into range and clinches up with Okelani.
Van Alden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okelani wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Alden won't allow it.
Okelani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Alden misses with a knee strike.
Okelani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Alden blocks a body shot from Okelani.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but Okelani blocks it.
Okelani misses with the head strike.
Okelani misses with a body punch.
Okelani throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Alden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okelani struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Alden controls his hands.
Okelani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Alden scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Alden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okelani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Alden misses with a knee to the head.
Okelani struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Alden controls his hands.
Van Alden missing with knees to the body.
Okelani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Okelani.
Van Alden is breathing heavily.
Okelani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okelani working aggressively here.
Van Alden misses with a knee to the head.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but Okelani blocks it.
Van Alden trying to land knees to the body.
Okelani throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Alden.
Van Alden connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Okelani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Okelani blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okelani lands with a light punch inside.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Okelani is blocking nicely.
Van Alden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Okelani controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okelani lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okelani.
Van Alden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okelani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Alden backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okelani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Alden blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Okelani.
Okelani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Okelani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okelani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Alden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okelani.
Okelani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Alden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Alden tries a low kick but Okelani avoids it.
Van Alden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Alden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Alden throws a leg kick
and Okelani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Alden instigates a clinch.
Van Alden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Okelani blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Alden misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Okelani.
Okelani lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Alden backwards.
Okelani can't find room to land a body shot as Van Alden controls the action.
Van Alden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Okelani's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okelani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Alden is rocked!
It looks like Nelson Van Alden has been cut.
Okelani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Alden is still on wobbly legs! Can Okelani finish him?
Van Alden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okelani.
Okelani closes the distance and clinches.
Okelani lands a big right hand that drops Van Alden! The killer instinct kicks in and Okelani finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Okelani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Etimoni Okelani!
Etimoni Okelani gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khadzhimurat Gatsalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khadzhimurat Gatsalov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall tests Gatsalov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatsalov throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gatsalov cracks a nice hook into McCall's ribs.
McCall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gatsalov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gatsalov momentarily.
McCall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gatsalov misses the shot to the body.
Gatsalov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsalov wants to clinch up but McCall keeps it at a distance.
McCall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gatsalov circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gatsalov.
McCall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gatsalov is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsalov misses with a body shot.
Gatsalov cracks McCall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gatsalov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCall.
McCall closes the distance and clinches.
Gatsalov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gatsalov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gatsalov postures up and lands a big shot to McCall's brow.
Gatsalov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatsalov lands a couple of elbows.
Gatsalov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gatsalov trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Gatsalov pushing down on McCall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatsalov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsalov working McCall over with strikes.
Gatsalov working McCall over with strikes.
McCall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCall tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gatsalov manages to move to mount!
McCall taking shots to the head.
Gatsalov has control of McCall's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McCall regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McCall is in a horrible position here. Gatsalov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gatsalov with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsalov landing punches.
McCall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCall trying desperately to get to his feet.
McCall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gatsalov on the ground.
Gatsalov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. McCall looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gatsalov! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khadzhimurat Gatsalov!
A victorious Khadzhimurat Gatsalov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Howard Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Chosen One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Flow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howard Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Chosen One!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
One misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Howard Moon has been cut.
Moon misses with a straight right.
One takes one to the chin there.
One slips under a jab.
Moon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
One looks like he wants to counter punch here.
One blocks a head kick by Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One scores with a nice right hand.
Moon throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
One is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moon with a body shot.
One ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
One clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
Moon is trying to pull guard but One turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
One pushes Moon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moon is breathing heavily.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moons head.
Moon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moon tries to pull guard but One forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One scores with a shot to the side of Moon's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
One scores with a hook to the body.
One scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Moon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon jumps guard but One turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
One stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from One.
One scores with a nice hook to the head.
One lands on the inside with an uppercut.
One floors Moon with a big punch on the inside! Moon is trying to recover but One dives into side control.
Moon is rocked!
One taking a breather here.
Oh Moon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moon is trying to control One's posture but One avoids it.
Moon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because One is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moon seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that One has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
One tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
One controls the position.
One working away.
Moon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but One wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
One looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moon misses the jab.
One blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Chosen One dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howard Moon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Moon misses.
One punishes Moon's body with a nice straight punch.
Moon looks to score with a jab to the body but One is just out of range.
One rushes Moon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
One digs a right hand underneath Moon's ribcage. Moon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
One lands a nice shot to the body.
One lands a hook that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
One is leaning against Moon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moons head.
One lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moon or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
One throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on One - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, One creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
One cracks Moon with a nice body shot.
One pushes Moon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
One lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Nice body punch from One - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One lands a body shot.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for One.
One lands a body punch in the clinch.
One stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
One softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
One lands a body shot.
One is leaning against Moon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from One.
One lands a nice shot to the body.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Moon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but One is unloading with more strikes now! Moon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Chosen One!
Jumping up and down and very excited, The Chosen One waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Charbonneau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snoop Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charbonneau comes to the cage accompanied by Stromae - Formidable. Lion has chosen Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Marshall Charbonneau could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Snoop Lion's chin.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Charbonneau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Snoop Lion!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charbonneau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lion sprawls well initially but Charbonneau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lion tries to roll over but Charbonneau keeps him under control.
Lion strikes from the bottom but Charbonneau passes into mount!
Charbonneau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Charbonneau lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Snoop Lion has been cut.
Charbonneau is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lion is rocked!
That has opened up Snoop Lion's cut even more.
We've been hearing that Charbonneau has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charbonneau lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Lion! Charbonneau sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Lion and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marshall Charbonneau!
The defeated Snoop Lion had this to say: 'Time to hit a blunt... puts everything in perspective...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finlay Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony O Rangers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by The Streets - Blinded by the Lights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
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220 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finlay Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony O Rangers!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rangers shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
O Rangers connects with a crisp jab.
O Rangers ducks under a wild hook from Foster.
Tony O Rangers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster 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.
O Rangers wants to sweep but no luck.
O Rangers is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rangers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rangers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rangers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foster trying to control but O Rangers is working from the bottom.
Foster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rangers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but O Rangers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O Rangers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Rangers has Foster in his guard.
O Rangers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Rangers keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers has an active guard here but Foster has managed to pass into half guard.
O Rangers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but O Rangers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Rangers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Rangers tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
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.
Foster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foster lands with a punch from half guard.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but O Rangers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Rangers is trying to control but can't.
O Rangers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but O Rangers has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Foster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Rangers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster postures up in O Rangers's guard and throws a big left but O Rangers blocks it.
O Rangers looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Foster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
O Rangers throws a lazy uppercut
and Foster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foster.
Foster wants to control from the top but O Rangers keeps moving.
O Rangers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foster defends it easily.
Foster distracts O Rangers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
O Rangers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rangers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers looking for a guillotine here but Foster defends easily.
Foster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
O Rangers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foster stands up over O Rangers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Foster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foster trying to control but O Rangers is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Rangers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foster is aware though and is defending well.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but O Rangers has wrist control.
O Rangers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Foster puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
O Rangers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O Rangers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Foster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but O Rangers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Foster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Rangers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Rangers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Rangers.
O Rangers is trying to keep Foster in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Rangers looking for a guillotine here but Foster defends easily.
O Rangers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster stays in close to O Rangers's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
O Rangers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Rangers can do to turn this around?
O Rangers shoots in looking for a takedown but Foster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Rangers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
O Rangers is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but O Rangers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Rangers is looking to improve his position.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster trying to mount his opponent but O Rangers defends it.
O Rangers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Foster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Rangers throws an off balance right hand
so Foster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
O Rangers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foster trying to control but O Rangers is working from the bottom.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but O Rangers is retaining full guard.
O Rangers looking to control.
Foster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
O Rangers wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foster won't allow O Rangers to sweep him here.
O Rangers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster lands a couple of digs.
O Rangers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foster scoring with some ground and pound.
Foster is stalling in the full guard.
O Rangers wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Foster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
O Rangers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
O Rangers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Rangers is keeping the position for now.
O Rangers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Rangers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Foster.
Foster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Foster misses with a straight right.
O Rangers throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Foster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Rangers throws an off balance right hand
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from O Rangers.
O Rangers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster controlling from the top position.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
O Rangers looking to control.
O Rangers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Foster is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for O Rangers.
Finlay Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster trying to control the position but O Rangers is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Foster clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Rangers!
It looks like Finlay Foster has been cut.
O Rangers shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
O Rangers lands a nice shot to the body.
O Rangers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foster's head backwards.
O Rangers misses with a few strikes there.
O Rangers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Rangers has a takedown stuffed.
Foster moves out of range as O Rangers strikes.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
O Rangers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foster.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but O Rangers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster works his way into full mount!
Foster landing shots from mount.
O Rangers is trying to escape the mount.
O Rangers taking shots to the head.
Foster wants to control the pace but O Rangers is squirming around nicely.
O Rangers wants to control but Foster is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Foster controlling the action here.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rangers keeps working.
Foster is thwarting O Rangers's attempts to control the position.
Foster 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.
O Rangers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Rangers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
O Rangers is looking for a triangle here but Foster uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
O Rangers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Foster is working O Rangers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Foster lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers is trying to get back to half guard.
O Rangers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
O Rangers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Foster passes to side control.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rangers keeps working.
O Rangers is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster trying to control the position but O Rangers is working away.
Foster just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Foster had his way with Tony O Rangers in that round.
The cut man is working on Finlay Foster's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Foster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Rangers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foster misses with a left hand
and O Rangers counters with a left to the body.
O Rangers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fosters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Foster misses with a looping left.
Foster misses with a right hand
and O Rangers counters with a stiff right hand.
O Rangers lands with an uppercut that bounces Foster off the cage and back into range.
O Rangers 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.
A lazy left from O Rangers finds it's target.
Foster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Rangers.
Foster throws a body shot but no joy.
O Rangers misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foster. O Rangers does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Rangers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And O Rangers tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Rangers.
Foster drops his hands momentarily and O Rangers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Foster throws a poor cross that misses
and O Rangers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Rangers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Rangers won't be happy with that.
O Rangers is looking to reverse the position.
Foster is chipping away with strikes.
O Rangers can't do much from the bottom here.
O Rangers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Foster lands some shots froms side control.
Tony O Rangers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control.
O Rangers is not content to let Foster control the position.
O Rangers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster passes the guard and advances to mount!
Foster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster cracks O Rangers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Foster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
O Rangers tries to hold on but Foster postures up.
O Rangers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Foster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
O Rangers is rocked!
O Rangers is working to get back to half guard.
Foster lands a heavy elbow.
O Rangers is still in real trouble! Can Foster finish him?
Foster loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have O Rangers scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Foster land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Foster stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finlay Foster!
Finlay Foster retains his super heavyweight title!
Finlay Foster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tony O Rangers spoke after the fight, saying 'How the fuck??'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Morato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Stenbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustaf Stenbeck will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomas Morato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustaf Stenbeck!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenbeck thuds a left hand into Morato's body.
Stenbeck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenbeck misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenbeck thuds his right hand into Morato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stenbeck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stenbeck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morato misses with a wild body shot.
Stenbeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morato throws out the jab.
Morato seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Stenbeck.
Stenbeck throws a looping overhand right but Morato ducks down to avoid it.
Stenbeck throws the left hand but Morato avoids the punch easily.
Morato scores with a decent looking hook.
Stenbeck lands with an uppercut that bounces Morato off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenbeck.
Morato scores with a takedown into Stenbeck's guard.
Stenbeck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenbeck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morato is looking for a triangle here but Stenbeck uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Morato prevents Stenbeck from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck advances to full mount.
Morato is working to get back to half guard.
Morato wants to control but Stenbeck is having none of it.
Stenbeck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morato is looking to improve his position but Stenbeck isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morato doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Morato can't escape 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.
Stenbeck trying to control but Morato is having none of it.
Stenbeck prevents Morato from getting the reversal.
Morato wants to hold on but Stenbeck pushes him away.
Morato working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morato looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Stenbeck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morato moves out of range as Stenbeck throws a body kick.
Stenbeck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stenbeck. That snapped Morato's head back.
Morato throws a hook but Stenbeck blocks it.
Stenbeck throws a big shot that misses.
Morato moves out of range as Stenbeck throws a body kick.
Gustaf Stenbeck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Stenbeck finds it's target.
Morato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenbeck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stenbeck misses the shot to the body.
Stenbeck throws a shot from downtown. Morato moves away and avoids it.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick
and Morato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenbeck slips under a jab from Morato.
A swing and a miss from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stenbeck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morato scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stenbeck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morato cracks Stenbeck with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stenbeck 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.
Stenbeck gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Morato with the ground and pound from mount.
Morato raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morato landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morato postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Stenbeck out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Morato goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomas Morato!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Muladjanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller comes to the cage accompanied by This Life . On his way into the cage it seems that Jackson Teller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jackson Teller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aziz Muladjanov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller has closed the distance and engaged Muladjanov in a clinch.
Teller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Teller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muladjanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Teller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muladjanov stalling.
Muladjanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Muladjanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muladjanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muladjanov tries to work over Teller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muladjanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teller stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Teller.
Teller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Teller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Teller to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Teller.
Muladjanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muladjanov is leaning against Teller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Teller is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jackson Teller.
Muladjanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muladjanov gets tackled into the cage by Teller. Teller maintains the clinch.
Muladjanov lands with a left to the head.
Teller lands a knee to the head.
Teller tries to pull guard but Muladjanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teller fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muladjanov.
Teller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muladjanov is keeping busy.
Muladjanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muladjanov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Muladjanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Muladjanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muladjanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muladjanov works on Teller's body with a couple of short punches.
Teller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teller is trying to maintain a safe position but Muladjanov gets an underhook and turns Teller into the cage.
Teller jumps guard but Muladjanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Muladjanov lands an uppercut.
Teller jumps guard but Muladjanov stands there with Teller around his waist. Teller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Muladjanov.
Teller trying to stall but Muladjanov improves his position.
Teller has Muladjanov pushed against the cage.
Muladjanov misses with a punch to the body.
Muladjanov blocks a body shot from Teller.
Teller connects with a knee to the head.
Teller tries to work over Muladjanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muladjanov can't find room to land a body shot as Teller controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Teller looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Muladjanov.
Teller stalling.
Teller gets control of Muladjanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Teller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Teller is looking for a triangle but Muladjanov pushes his legs off easily.
Teller is breathing heavily.
Teller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muladjanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muladjanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muladjanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Teller's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muladjanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muladjanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teller is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Muladjanov has his hands clasped together but Teller extends and breaks Muladjanov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Teller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Teller!
Jackson Teller took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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