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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neil Herstag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Golovkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neil Herstag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herstag tries to avoid it but Golovkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herstag to the ground. Herstag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herstag tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Golovkin manages to circle out of the way.
Herstag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Golovkin trying to control the position but instead, Herstag has worked for underhooks and has pushed Golovkin into the cage.
Herstag works on Golovkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Herstag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herstag.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Golovkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herstag misses with a few strikes there.
Herstag lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Herstag!
Herstag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin shoots in but Herstag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neil Herstag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Golovkin.
Golovkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Herstag connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golovkin scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Herstag.
Golovkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herstag tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Golovkin is in Herstag's guard.
Golovkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Golovkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Golovkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Herstag wants to stand up but Golovkin is controlling him.
Golovkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herstag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herstag wants to stand and escape but Golovkin is having none of it.
Herstag controlling Golovkin's posture.
Golovkin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Golovkin works over Herstag with some ground and pound from guard.
Golovkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Herstag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Golovkin on the ground.
Golovkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Golovkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Golovkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herstag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golovkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Golovkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Golovkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herstag wants to get back to his feet but Golovkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Golovkin wants to control from the top but Herstag keeps moving.
Golovkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Golovkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Golovkin chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Golovkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Golovkin stands up over Herstag, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Golovkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Golovkin postures up and lands a big shot to Herstag's brow.
Herstag looking for a sweep. Not yet Herstag, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golovkin throwing strikes but missing.
Herstag is breathing heavily.
Golovkin distracts Herstag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Herstag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golovkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herstag's head.
Golovkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Golovkin wants to control from the top but Herstag keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Golovkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Golovkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Herstag trying to keep a closed guard but Golovkin is proving a slippery customer.
Golovkin looking to pass the guard.
Golovkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Neil Herstag will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Golovkin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herstag sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Golovkin somewhat.
It looked like Herstag was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Neil Herstag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin with a poor takedown
letting Herstag counter with a right hand.
Herstag lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot by Herstag.
Golovkin fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Herstag's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Neil Herstag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Golovkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herstag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golovkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Golovkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Golovkin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Herstag rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Golovkin's guard! Nice work there by Herstag!
Herstag throwing strikes but missing.
Golovkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Golovkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Golovkin lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin prevents Herstag from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Golovkin connects with a nice short shot to Herstag's temple.
Golovkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herstag is looking to escape.
Golovkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Herstag is in trouble now - Golovkin has advanced to mount!
Herstag is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Golovkin lands a big shot there that rocks Herstag but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Golovkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herstag wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Golovkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Herstag?
Golovkin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Golovkin working Herstag over with strikes here.
Golovkin with a couple of short strikes.
Herstag is rocked!
Herstag is bucking up trying to escape but Golovkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Herstag is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Golovkin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Golovkin working Herstag over with strikes here.
Herstag avoids a series of strikes thrown by Golovkin.
Herstag seems to have got his legs back now.
Golovkin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Herstag?
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!
Golovkin lands a big shot to the head and Herstag winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mikhail Golovkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cordell Walker (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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186 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Determined |
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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, Bill The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cordell Walker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker throws a head kick that misses
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid sends Walker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! The Kid is motioning to the referee to let Walker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Walker is rocked!
It looks like Cordell Walker has been cut.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps The Kid's head back.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can The Kid finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Kid motions for Walker to come forward. The Kid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Kid misses the body punch
and Walker counters with a thumping low kick.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Walker blocks the low kick.
Walker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bill The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
The Kid cracks Walker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Walker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can The Kid finish him?
Walker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Kid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Kid sends Walker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! The Kid is motioning to the referee to let Walker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walker.
The Kid feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Walker sprawling to the canvas! Walker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Kid finish him?!
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Kid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from The Kid.
The Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker looks to land a left hand but The Kid moved out of range nicely.
The Kid lands a body shot.
The Kid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Kid backing away here, and Walker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Kid lands a jab to Walker's midsection.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Kid misses with a jab to the body
and Walker counters with a head kick. That will keep The Kid thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A jab from Walker misses.
The Kid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Kid jabs at Walker's body.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Walker throws out a counter right but The Kid avoids it with no problem.
The Kid looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Walker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Walker thumps The Kid with a low kick.
Walker tries to land a front kick but The Kid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Kid drops Walker with a beautiful combination! Walker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The Kid is looking for the KO!
The Kid throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
Walker tries a quick counter leg kick but The Kid is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a head kick. The Kid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A combination from The Kid does no damage.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Kid misses the target.
Walker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Kid scores with a jab to the head.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
Walker moves away from the strike by The Kid.
The Kid misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Walker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The Kid throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Kid.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
The Kid lands with a cross.
Walker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Kid if he has to take too many more of those.
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 Kid tries a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Walker is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Kid avoids the head kick by Walker.
The Kid is looking to wear down Walker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Kid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Walker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Kid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Kid's sensitive parts.
Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Kid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
The Kid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
Walker is looking to slow The Kid down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill The Kid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cordell Walker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Kid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Kid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bill The Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker tries to bum rush The Kid with a series of wild strikes but The Kid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but The Kid ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like The Kid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Kid throws a poor cross that misses
and Walker counters with a thumping low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
The Kid scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - The Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Kid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Kid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces The Kid off the cage and back into range.
The Kid cracks Walker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Walker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can The Kid finish him?
The Kid is looking to score with low kicks.
The Kid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walker.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker lands a head kick!
The Kid misses with a low kick.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Kid.
Walker throws a lazy head kick
and The Kid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Walker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, The Kid has got the better of the exchanges.
The Kid cracks Walker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. The Kid has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Walker to stand back up!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from The Kid.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
The Kid sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Walker's defenses. It connects perfectly with Walker's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill The Kid!
After the big win, Bill The Kid made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chester Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Old (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson comes to the cage accompanied by Inner Circle - Bad Boys. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chester Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monster Old!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Old looking to score a takedown here. Emerson is defending well but Old drives through and ends up in Emerson's guard.
Old is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Old trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Old on the ground.
Old in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Old throws a big elbow that misses.
Old pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emerson is keeping the position for now.
Old throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Old stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emerson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Old sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emerson's guard.
Old is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Old throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Old is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Old works his way into side control.
Old tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Old working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Old looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Old is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emerson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emerson 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.
Old tries to move into full mount but can't pass Emerson's legs.
Old tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Old is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Emerson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emerson prevents Old from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Old looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Old creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Emerson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Old passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Emerson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Old with the ground and pound from mount.
Old has hold of Emerson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Emerson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Emerson wants to control but Old is having none of it.
Old looking for a guillotine from mount but Emerson is having none of it.
Old lands a heavy elbow.
Old working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Old working for a submission but Emerson is keeping him at bay.
Old is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Emerson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Emerson shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emerson wants to get back to his feet.
Old is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Emerson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Old dominating with strikes here.
We've been informed that Old has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Emerson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Old swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emerson is now in Old's guard. A big mistake from Old there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monster Old dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Old has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Old there as he acknowledges the shot.
Old gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emerson counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Emerson misses its intended target.
Old throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emerson's waist but Emerson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Old off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Emerson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monster Old seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Old tries for a takedown but Emerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chester Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monster Old.
Old ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emerson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Old shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Emerson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson throws a shot to the body.
Old slips a straight right by Emerson.
Emerson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Old shoots for a takedown but Emerson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Old has his takedown stuffed
and Emerson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Old is defended easily by Emerson.
Old misses with a takedown
letting Emerson counter with a right hand.
Old changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emerson tries to avoid it but Old manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emerson to the ground. Emerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Old darts in looking for a takedown but Emerson gets double underhooks and turns Old into the cage.
Emerson throwing a counter right hand but Old manages to avoid it.
Old dives in and grabs Emerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emerson pushes down on Old's head and hops out.
Old ducks right into an uppercut from Emerson.
Old has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Emerson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Old doesn't seem phased though.
Old dives in and grabs Emerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emerson pushes down on Old's head and hops out.
Old is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Emerson. No joy for Old on that attempt.
Emerson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Old has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Old there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Emerson misses.
Emerson loads up on a big right hand but Old slips the punch.
Old with a poor takedown
and Emerson counters with a stiff right hand.
Monster Old is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Emerson! Old is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chester Emerson!
A very excited looking Chester Emerson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Lyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
228 lbs
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287 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buddy Lyles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lyles has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Magamedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lyles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Lyles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magamedov jumps guard but Lyles stands there with Magamedov around his waist. Magamedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyles.
Magamedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magamedov tries a body shot but Lyles blocks it.
Lyles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magamedov up against the cage.
Lyles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magamedov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyles lands with a short shot to the head.
Lyles tries to land knees in the clinch but Magamedov avoids the damage to the body.
Magamedov is trying to pull guard but Lyles has him pressed against the cage.
Magamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lyles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magamedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Lyles holds him up against the cage and eventually Magamedov drops back down to his feet.
Lyles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Lyles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magamedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magamedov wants to break free but Lyles has control.
Lyles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lyles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magamedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magamedov is breathing heavily.
Lyles drops an elbow to the side of Magamedov's head.
Lyles working over Magamedov with some ground and pound. Magamedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lyles slips a nice elbow through Magamedov's hands, connecting with Magamedov's forehead.
Nice strikes from Lyles there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magamedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lyles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magamedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lyles 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.
Lyles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyles controlling the action here.
Magamedov wants to improve his position but Lyles is controlling well.
Lyles slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magamedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lyles in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyles moves nicely into side control.
Magamedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lyles connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magamedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magamedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lyles working away.
Magamedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lyles is chipping away with strikes.
Lyles controlling the position.
Let's hope that Lyles 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.
Magamedov tries to bench press Lyles off him but Lyles keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyles working the head with strikes.
Lyles cracks Magamedov with a big elbow.
Magamedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lyles taking a breather here.
Lyles working the ground and pound from side control.
Magamedov is looking for a sweep.
Lyles controls the position from side control.
Lyles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magamedov some visible discomfort.
Lyles happy to just control the position for now.
Lyles working the head and body with strikes.
Lyles working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Lyles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Lyles.
Lyles keeps control of Magamedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lyles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyles.
Magamedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lyles smiles and moves away.
Magamedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyles lands a slapping body shot.
Magamedov misses with a body shot.
Lyles lands a nice looking body shot.
Magamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magamedov to the ground. Lyles is now in Magamedov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magamedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lyles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyles stays in close to Magamedov's body and controls the position.
Lyles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyles works over Magamedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyles cracks Magamedov with a solid left hand.
Lyles content to stall in guard here.
Magamedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lyles distracts Magamedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lyles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magamedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyles manages to get himself to full guard.
Lyles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magamedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Magamedov controls Lyles momentarily but Lyles frees himself.
Lyles with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyles scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyles distracts Magamedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyles is working Magamedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magamedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyles postures up and lands a big shot to Magamedov's brow.
Magamedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lyles is aware though and is defending well.
Buddy Lyles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lyles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lyles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lyles lands a couple of elbows.
Lyles is working Magamedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyles postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyles stands up over Magamedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyles stays in close to Magamedov's body and controls the position.
Magamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Lyles is proving a slippery customer.
Lyles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magamedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lyles uses it to pass to side control.
Lyles works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lyles working the body and head with strikes.
Lyles working the ground and pound.
Lyles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magamedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lyles working the head and body with strikes.
Magamedov is looking to get back to full guard here but Lyles has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lyles tries to advance to mount but Magamedov denies him.
Lyles controls the position.
Magamedov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lyles scoring with punches from side control.
Lyles tries to advance to mount but Magamedov denies him.
Lyles staying calm.
Lyles lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Lyles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lyles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magamedov sets himself, and Lyles steps forward looking for the clinch! Magamedov avoids it this time.
Lyles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magamedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magamedov misses with a left hand
and Lyles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lyles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magamedov.
Magamedov throws a right hand that Lyles ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyles also avoids with ease.
Lyles with a hook.
Lyles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lyles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magamedov is rocked!
Magamedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oh Magamedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyles lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magamedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magamedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Lyles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magamedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lyles cracks Magamedov with a solid left hand.
Magamedov has momentary wrist control but Lyles slips an elbow through the middle.
Khabib Magamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magamedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lyles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lyles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lyles 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.
Lyles with a nice head shot there.
Lyles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyles chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyles postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Magamedov's head off the mat! Magamedov is out! He's out! Lyles jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buddy Lyles!
After winning the bout, Buddy Lyles 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 Roan Jenkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Tuomiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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28
220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roan Jenkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Tuomiola!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Tuomiola.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tuomiola.
Jenkinson is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuomiola. Jenkinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkinson ducks under a wild hook from Tuomiola.
Jenkinson tries to clinch up but Tuomiola circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkinson tries to clinch up
and Tuomiola counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Tuomiola misses
and Jenkinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkinson moves to clinch but Tuomiola breaks away
and Tuomiola counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkinson!
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!
Tuomiola throws a strike aimed at the side of Jenkinson's head but Jenkinson avoids it well.
Tuomiola landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Tuomiola.
Jenkinson is trying to get back to his feet.
Tuomiola working the body and head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Tuomiola! That's hurt Jenkinson! Will he recover? Tuomiola fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juhani Tuomiola!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thresh Whiteman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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28
275 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thresh Whiteman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiteman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Thresh Whiteman has been cut.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiteman.
Whiteman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteman throws a jab but it's blocked by Potter.
Potter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Whiteman tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteman throws an off balance right hand
and Potter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whiteman clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Whiteman as Potter tries to tie him up.
I was talking to Whiteman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Whiteman lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Harry Potter has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whiteman.
Whiteman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whiteman tries to land a knee to the head but Potter blocks with his arms.
Whiteman lands an elbow that stopped Potter in his tracks for a moment.
Whiteman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whiteman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potter working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Whiteman throws an elbow but misses.
Whiteman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses with a punch to the body.
Potter avoiding damage as Whiteman throws knees to the body.
Whiteman tries a knee to the head but Potter blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whiteman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiteman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whiteman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Potter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whiteman up against the cage.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
Whiteman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Potter scores with a shot to the side of Whiteman's head.
Whiteman trying to land knees to the body.
Potter avoids the elbow strike from Whiteman, against the cage.
Whiteman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potter blocks it with crossed arms.
Whiteman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Potter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Whiteman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Potter can turn it around.
Potter pushes Whiteman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman crunches a lovely knee into Potter's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Whiteman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Whiteman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiteman's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Whiteman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Potter's defenses.
That has opened up Harry Potter's cut even more.
Potter is trying to break the clinch but Whiteman is controlling him.
Potter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Whiteman is keeping busy.
Whiteman pushes off an throws an elbow but Potter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Whiteman has Potter pressed against the cage.
Whiteman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Whiteman lands a damaging elbow.
Whiteman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
Whiteman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Potter looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Harry Potter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Whiteman lands an elbow just above Potter 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiteman lands an elbow just above Potter 's eye.
Whiteman lands a nice knee to the body.
Whiteman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Whiteman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harry Potter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harry Potter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thresh Whiteman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Small has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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28
132 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Small!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury misses with a takedown attempt
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury shoots in and drives through. Small sprawls well.
Small scores with a body shot.
Small keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small punishes Fury's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury tries for a takedown but Small circles away easily
and Small counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small works Fury's body with a nice hook.
Fury fails with the takedown
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury with a poor takedown
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fury tries for a takedown but Small circles away easily
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Fury manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Small on his heels. He'll look to pass Small's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small looking for subs off his back but Fury has passed one foot through into half guard.
Small wants to control but Fury is keeping busy.
Fury wants to pass to mount but Small is defending the position.
Small is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Small has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fury is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury working Small over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury lands with a punch from half guard.
Fury wants to control but Small is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Fury there.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Small on the ground.
Fury lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Small desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Small blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fury.
Small wants to improve his position but Fury is controlling well.
Fury lands with a punch from half guard.
Fury thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury lands with a punch from half guard.
Small blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fury.
Small slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Small looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there.
Fury keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Small's head.
Fury won't allow Small to sweep him here.
Fury landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Small working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Small will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fury shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Small counters with a left to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fury.
Small is looking for a sweep.
Small being controlled for a moment.
Fury lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury working the ground and pound.
Fury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Small takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Small wants to control but Fury postures up.
Small prevents Fury from moving into mount.
Fury in side control lands a decent elbow.
Small manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fury is looking to take a break and control but Small is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Small is doing well to control the position and prevent Fury from advancing to side control.
Small tries to get to full guard but Fury has control of the leg.
Small is still trying to improve position.
Small works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Small is on top in guard.
Fury on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fury tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury has his hands on Small's head, controlling the position.
Small wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Small is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Small trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Small is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fury is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fury has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Small keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Fury will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Small doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fury has time to react.
Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fury tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Small swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Small misses.
A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot.
Fury tries for a takedown but Small circles away easily
and Small counters with a nice body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Small. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fury lands in his opponent's guard.
Small has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Fury has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fury should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Small has tightened it up now! Fury should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Small!
Dan Small decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington's entrance music is Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Moshington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustafa Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moshington misses with a lunging right hand
and Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Moshington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabazz feints the counter takedown.
Moshington lands with a nice combination. Shabazz backs away looking to recover.
Shabazz walks into a stiff left hand from Moshington.
Moshington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moshington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shabazz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moshington is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moshington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moshington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moshington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shabazz moves into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shabazz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moshington is defending well for now.
Moshington lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Shabazz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moshington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz is trying to pull guard but Moshington has him pressed against the cage.
Moshington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moshington managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
Shabazz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moshington walks away with a smile on his face. Shabazz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
George Moshington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Shabazz.
Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moshington.
Moshington throws a looping overhand right but Shabazz ducks down to avoid it.
Shabazz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moshington.
Moshington lands a nice hook to Shabazz's body. Shabazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moshington swats away the attempt to clinch by Shabazz.
A quick step to the side and Moshington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabazz blocks a jab.
Shabazz doesn't manage to clinch there - Moshington circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshington scores with a jab.
Moshington misses with a double jab.
Shabazz with the counter takedown but Moshington avoids it easily.
Moshington scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moshington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moshington.
Moshington forces Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
Moshington tries to break the clinch but Shabazz is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moshington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shabazz successfully pulls guard.
Shabazz looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Moshington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shabazz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moshington has managed to get both his arms back between Shabazz's legs - danger averted.
Shabazz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moshington advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington is thwarting Shabazz's attempts to control the position.
Moshington is trying to work for a kimura but Shabazz is defending well.
Shabazz wants to improve his position but Moshington is controlling well.
Moshington controlling the action here.
Shabazz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shabazz tries to get to full guard but Moshington has control of the leg.
Moshington slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moshington wants to free his trapped foot but Shabazz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moshington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shabazz!
Shabazz can't escape the position.
Moshington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shabazz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shabazz shrugs it off.
Moshington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shabazz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Moshington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shabazz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moshington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington 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.
Shabazz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moshington as he jumps to the side.
Moshington with a nice cross.
Moshington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Moshington sets himself, and Shabazz steps forward looking for the clinch! Moshington avoids it this time.
Moshington keeps the fight on the outside.
Moshington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moshington wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz drives through and clinches with Moshington against the cage.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moshington is defending well for now.
Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like George Moshington has been cut.
Moshington managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
Moshington avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moshington is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Moshington - that landed with a thud.
Moshington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shabazz is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Moshington as the two fighters clinch.
Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Moshington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Moshington.
Moshington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moshington tries a body shot but Shabazz blocks it.
Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Moshington is blocking nicely.
Moshington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shabazz.
Shabazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Moshington - that landed with a thud.
Moshington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Moshington scores with a shot to the side of Shabazz's head.
Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moshington scores with a shoulder strike.
Moshington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moshington blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshington can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Moshington.
Moshington managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
Moshington is looking to break free of the clinch but Shabazz has double underhooks.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Moshington.
A right hand to the body from Moshington.
Mustafa Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moshington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Moshington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moshington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabazz can do to turn this around?
Moshington scores with a shot to the side of Shabazz's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Moshington.
Moshington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moshington is defending well for now.
Moshington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moshington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Moshington.
Moshington manages to break the clinch.
Moshington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moshington closes the distance and pushes Shabazz back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Moshington.
Moshington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moshington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Moshington struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Moshington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Moshington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moshington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moshington.
Moshington lands a nice looking body shot.
Moshington scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Moshington.
Moshington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moshington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moshington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shabazz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moshington keeping full guard, as Shabazz tries to pass.
Shabazz keeps trying to improve his position.
Shabazz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moshington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shabazz has managed to get both his arms back between Moshington's legs - danger averted.
Moshington looking for a guillotine here but Shabazz defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moshington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Moshington'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!
Moshington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Moshington's corner calls for a 1-2. Moshington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moshington stuffs the takedown attempt from Shabazz. Shabazz gets slowly back to his feet.
George Moshington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabazz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moshington sprawls well. Moshington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shabazz gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Moshington misses the target.
Moshington closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moshington.
Moshington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moshington lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moshington.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Shabazz jumps guard but Moshington stands there with Shabazz around his waist. Shabazz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
George Moshington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Shabazz.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Moshington blocks with his arms.
Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shabazz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Moshington.
Moshington digs a right hand underneath Shabazz's ribcage. Shabazz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moshington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moshington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shabazz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moshington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moshington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moshington feints a jab promting Shabazz to slip. Moshington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shabazz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moshington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shabazz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moshington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moshington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shabazz at a distance.
Moshington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shabazz. Shabazz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moshington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shabazz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moshington has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shabazz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moshington has tightened it up now! Shabazz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Moshington!
A less than humble George Moshington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoddy Body (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bullard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wrecking Ball. Shoddy Body acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
20 - 3 - 0 |
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152 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
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Shoddy Body!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
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.
Body tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullard was well out of range. Poor timing from Body.
It looked like Bullard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Body misses with a hook to the body
and Bullard counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Body.
Shoddy Body seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Body throws a poor cross that misses
and Bullard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Body misses with a takedown
and Bullard counters with a huge left! Body is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bullard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Body from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bullard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bullard!
An out of breath Tony Bullard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Anttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisto Anttila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anttila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jolevi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anttila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jolevi sprawls well. Jolevi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anttila gets slowly back to his feet.
Anttila misses with a takedown
and Jolevi counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Anttila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jolevi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Anttila avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Anttila displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jolevi up against the cage.
Jolevi tries to work over Anttila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Jolevi fails to land.
Jolevi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anttila tries for a takedown but Jolevi manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anttila has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jolevi is trying to keep an underhook but Anttila manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Anttila is looking for a kimura but Jolevi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anttila to get the leverage.
Jolevi keeping control of the position.
Anttila is pressing down on Jolevi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jolevi is holding on for now.
Jolevi is staying active underneath Anttila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anttila is looking to advance position but Jolevi won't allow it.
Anttila is trying to control the action in half guard but Jolevi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jolevi 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.
Anttila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jolevi keeping moving, preventing Anttila from controlling successfully.
Anttila is fighting to break Jolevi's control of his arms but Jolevi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jolevi slaps away a takedown attempt from Anttila, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi throws out a loose jab but Anttila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolevi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jolevi slaps away a takedown attempt from Anttila, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jolevi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anttila.
Jolevi's coach down at Bruize Brothers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jolevi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jolevi connects with a single shot there.
Jolevi wants to clinch up but Anttila keeps it at a distance.
Anttila dives in and grabs Jolevi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jolevi pushes down on Anttila's head and hops out.
Jolevi scores with a punch to the head.
Jolevi lunges at Anttila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anttila's hand.
Jolevi lands a jab to Anttila's midsection.
Anttila scores with a jab.
Anttila shoots in for a double leg but Jolevi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anttila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jolevi looks to land a right hand but Anttila moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anttila tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jolevi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anttila somewhat.
Jolevi tries to counter with a clinch but Anttila shakes him off and moves away.
Zoran Jolevi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jolevi throws a body punch but Anttila moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jolevi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jolevi throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jolevi misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anttila.
Jolevi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jolevi lands with a cross.
Jolevi clinches with his opponent.
Anttila is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jolevi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anttila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Jolevi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jolevi clinches.
Jolevi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anttila jumps guard but Jolevi stands there with Anttila around his waist. Anttila gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jolevi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anttila.
Jolevi lands an uppercut.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Anttila controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Anttila controls his hands.
Jolevi pushes Anttila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jolevi misses with the head strike.
Jolevi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anttila backwards.
Jolevi digs a right hand underneath Anttila's ribcage. Anttila let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anttila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jolevi lands with a right to the head.
Anttila is rocked!
Jolevi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zoran Jolevi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jolevi lands an uppercut.
Oh Anttila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anttila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttila seems to have got his legs back now.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jolevi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi tries to work over Anttila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anttila blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anttila is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anttila takes a shot to the head.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Anttila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi digs a right hand into Anttila's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anttila's gas tank.
Jolevi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolevi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jolevi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Anttila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jolevi throws a big uppercut that drops Anttila! More strikes from Jolevi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anttila lies dazed against the cage as Jolevi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Jolevi! Zoran Jolevi retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zoran Jolevi thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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