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Prestige FC 35: We Are Here! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Korotkov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Korotkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Villa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korotkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Villa avoids it really well and circles away.
Korotkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Villa avoids it really well and circles away.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Villa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korotkov shoots for a takedown but Villa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Korotkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korotkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Villa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Villa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Korotkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Villa throws a body shot but no joy.
Korotkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Villa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korotkov.
Villa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korotkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Villa swivels and escapes.
Korotkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Villa defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korotkov.
Korotkov shoots and misses
and Villa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korotkov is breathing heavily.
Villa lands a body shot.
Leo Villa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korotkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown but Villa shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Villa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Villa does it's job there.
Villa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Korotkov throws the left hand but Villa avoids the punch easily.
Korotkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Villa sprawls well. He's pushed Korotkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Korotkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Villa sprawls well. He's pushed Korotkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korotkov tries for a takedown but Villa circles away easily
and Villa counters with a stiff right hand.
Villa lands with a cross.
Korotkov with a poor takedown
and Villa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Villa. Beautiful body shot.
Villa lands a nice hook to Korotkov's body. Korotkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Korotkov dodges the punch combination from Villa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa jabs at Korotkov's body.
Korotkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Villa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Villa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korotkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Villa counters with a nice uppercut.
Korotkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Villa looks to land a combination but Korotkov avoids it well.
Villa lands a jab to Korotkov's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Villa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Korotkov with that takedown attempt.
Korotkov with a poor takedown
and Villa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artem Korotkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villa connects with a jab.
Korotkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Villa throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korotkov with a poor takedown
and Villa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korotkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Villa's waist but Villa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korotkov off to one side.
Villa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Villa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korotkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Villa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Villa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown but Villa shows good takedown defense.
Korotkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Korotkov darts in looking for a takedown but Villa gets double underhooks and turns Korotkov into the ropes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Villa! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villa throws out a counter right but Korotkov avoids it with no problem.
Villa lands a jab-cross combination.
Villa gets in close and tags Korotkov with a short punch that almost sends Korotkov to the mat! Oh Korotkov is in big trouble! He turns his back on Villa, trying to create some distance but Villa rushes him, striking wildly and Korotkov goes down! The referee tackles Villa into the ropes to end the fight! Villa is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Villa!
A victorious Leo Villa 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yas Uru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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24
145 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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135 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yas Uru!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uru works Makovsky's body with a nice hook.
Uru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makovsky.
Makovsky shoots for a takedown but Uru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Makovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Uru's half guard.
Uru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makovsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uru's head.
Makovsky stops Uru from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Makovsky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Uru has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makovsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makovsky prevents Uru from standing back up.
Makovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makovsky prevents Uru from standing back up.
Makovsky drops an elbow to the side of Uru's head.
Makovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uru keeps working.
Makovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uru wants to get back to his feet.
Uru tries to kick Makovsky off in order to stand up. Makovsky Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Makovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uru keeps working.
Makovsky grinds an elbow into Uru's temple.
Makovsky is looking to take a break and control but Uru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uru on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Uru takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Makovsky taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Uru is avoiding damage well.
Makovsky just content to control the position.
Makovsky working the ground and pound but Uru is defending the strikes.
Uru takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Makovsky trying to control the action but Uru is working from the bottom.
Makovsky lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Makovsky scores with punches from side control.
Makovsky happy to just control the position for now.
Makovsky working the ground and pound but Uru is defending the strikes.
Makovsky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Makovsky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uru wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that round.
That's time! Makovsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makovsky throws a series of punches but Uru avoids them all with ease.
Makovsky looks to land a combination but Uru avoids it well.
Zach Makovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makovsky with a body shot.
Makovsky fails to land the takedown.
Uru throws a head kick but Makovsky moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makovsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makovsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uru gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Makovsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky throwing strikes from guard but Uru blocks nicely.
Uru wants to stand but Makovsky is controlling the position.
Uru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uru wants to get back to his feet but Makovsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Makovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uru can do to turn this around?
Makovsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makovsky looking to sit in guard and control but Uru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uru is fighting to break Makovsky's control of his arms but Makovsky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Makovsky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Makovsky continues to stall.
Makovsky has a closed guard, preventing Uru from standing up.
Uru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru stopping the sweep attempt from Makovsky.
Uru tries to stand but Makovsky is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makovsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uru wants to stand and escape but instead Makovsky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makovsky trying to move into half guard but instead Uru has managed to sweep!
Makovsky trying to control the position.
Makovsky pulls Uru in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uru trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makovsky's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Makovsky. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makovsky cracks Uru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makovsky misses with a takedown attempt - Uru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makovsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uru's waist but Uru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makovsky off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uru manages to avoid it.
Uru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uru scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky throws a jab when Uru was well out of range.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makovsky is looking to wear down Uru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makovsky is defended easily by Uru.
Uru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makovsky with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Makovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uru misses with a body shot.
Makovsky misses with a two punch combination.
Makovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makovsky misses with a few strikes there.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makovsky - that will leave a mark!
Uru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makovsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makovsky manages to avoid it.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uru sprawls well. Uru wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uru jabs Makovsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makovsky throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Uru misses.
Makovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Makovsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Uru tries to sprawl out of it but Makovsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Uru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Uru misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Makovsky misses the target.
Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Makovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makovsky.
Uru misses with a body shot.
Makovsky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uru sprawls and moves away.
Makovsky scores with a jab. Uru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uru lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makovsky lands a nice looking body kick.
Zach Makovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makovsky lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Makovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makovsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Makovsky!
Zach Makovsky tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes into the arena with When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic) blaring out of the sound system. Bellic has chosen GTA 4 Theme as his entrance music. Samir Kahric could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Bellic's chin.
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31
185 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Bellic!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bellic wants it to stay on the feet.
Bellic throws a counter combo.
Bellic missing with a left hand there. Kahric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Bellic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahric.
Kahric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kahric fails with the takedown
and Bellic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bellic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kahric fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellic just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellic connects with the punch.
Kahric shoots in but Bellic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahric shoots in but Bellic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kahric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bellic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahric was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kahric shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahric wants to work for an arm triangle but Bellic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kahric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellic defends it well.
Kahric seems to be looking for submissions.
Kahric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bellic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kahric is trying to work for a kimura but Bellic is defending well.
Bellic wants to get back to full guard.
Kahric is looking to pass Bellic's guard but actually Bellic recovers to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahric postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bellic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kahric, into his guard.
Bellic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kahric looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahric looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bellic has picked Kahric up and slammed him! Kahric can't keep hold of the triangle and Bellic manages to pass to side control!
Kahric is trying to improve his position.
Bellic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bellic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kahric tries to buck Bellic off but Bellic is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bellic wants to take a breather but Kahric is having none of it.
Kahric tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bellic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kahric can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bellic tries to control but Kahric wriggling away.
Bellic prevents Kahric from getting the reversal.
Kahric is working hard here to advance position.
Kahric taking shots to the head.
Kahric regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.
Kahric tries to get to full guard but Bellic has control of the leg.
Bellic moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kahric.
Kahric is looking for a sweep.
Kahric sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kahric has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bellic escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bellic!
Kahric is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bellic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bellic dips to his left and cracks Kahric with an uppercut!
Bellic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bellic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahric is just out of range.
Kahric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kahric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahric shoots for a double leg takedown but Bellic sprawls well. He's pushed Kahric's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kahric shoots in and drives through. Bellic sprawls well.
Bellic throws a series of punches but Kahric moves out of range.
Kahric moves away from the strike by Bellic.
Kahric misses with a takedown attempt - Bellic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bellic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahric throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bellic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kahric is in Bellic's guard.
Kahric drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bellic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bellic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bellic!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellic trying to control the action but Kahric is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kahric is refusing to be controlled, as Bellic sits in half guard.
Kahric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.
Kahric looking for submissions off his back.
Bellic controlling the action here.
Kahric flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.
Bellic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bellic is pressing down on Kahric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kahric is holding on for now.
Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahric looking for submissions off his back.
Bellic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric looking for submissions off his back.
Bellic is keen to just control but Kahric is a slippery customer.
Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Bellic wants to take a breather but Kahric is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Bellic seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Kahric is looking for a sweep. Bellic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahric throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bellic manages to pass to side control.
David Bellic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kahric is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric sneaks back into half guard.
Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.
Kahric looking for submissions off his back.
Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Bellic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bellic lands a nice short elbow.
Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bellic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bellic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahric is just out of range.
Bellic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bellic sprawls well. Bellic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahric gets slowly back to his feet.
Bellic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bellic misses with a body shot.
Kahric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bellic sprawls and moves away.
Bellic misses the shot to the body.
David Bellic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bellic misses with a straight left.
Bellic takes a swing at Kahric's ribcage but misses.
David Bellic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahric fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Bellic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bellic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bellic throws a hook to the side of Kahric's head but Kahric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahric tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahric is just out of range.
Bellic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bellic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kahric rather than just go for the knockout.
Kahric looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahric fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bellic is looking for the big counter here.
Kahric fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahric shoots in and bounces Bellic off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kahric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kahric is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bellic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bellic has escaped and now he's on top!
Kahric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bellic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bellic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic pushing down on Kahric's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bellic is taking a breather. Kahric says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bellic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bellic is controlling the pace.
Kahric on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahric punching from the bottom.
Bellic lands strikes from half guard.
Kahric is not content to let Bellic control the position.
Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Bellic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.
Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Kahric tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bellic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bellic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kahric really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bellic controlling the pace for now.
Bellic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kahric is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahric is desperately trying to improve his position but Bellic has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Bellic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bellic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bellic!
David Bellic really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
221 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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210 lbs
18 - 22 - 0 |
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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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull 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.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Pitbull is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pitbull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grace can't keep his opponent in guard - Pitbull advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pitbull is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pitbull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pitbull.
Pitbull prevents Grace from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull wants to pass to mount but Grace is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pitbull lands with a punch from half guard.
Grace actively working from the bottom here.
Grace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pitbull wants to get back to his feet.
Grace tries to roll over but Pitbull keeps him under control.
Pitbull winds up and cracks Grace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pitbull prevents Grace from improving his position.
Pitbull wants to take a breather but Grace is having none of it.
Pitbull seems to be looking for submissions.
Pitbull wants to work for an arm triangle but Grace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pitbull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grace has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pitbull wants to work for an arm triangle but Grace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
Grace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pitbull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pitbull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grace wants to sweep but no luck.
Grace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pitbull defends well.
Grace looking for a guillotine here but Pitbull defends easily.
Pitbull connects with a couple of short punches.
Pitbull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pitbull has managed to get both his arms back between Grace's legs - danger averted.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Grace is retaining full guard.
Pitbull is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pitbull trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Grace wants to sweep but no luck.
Pitbull looking to pass the guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pitbull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pitbull pushes down on Grace's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grace keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Pitbull is keen to just control but Grace is a slippery customer.
Pitbull seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grace is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alan Pitbull!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alan Pitbull waved his t-shirt featuring Maximum Vitality's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentyn Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zegan comes into the arena with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related blaring out of the sound system. Maciej Zegan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maciej Zegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quentyn Martell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zegan throws a sloppy head kick and Martell moves out of range easily.
Zegan misses with a low kick as Martell jumps back.
Martell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zegan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zegan connects with a leg kick. Martell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zegan looks to throw a body kick
and Martell counters with a stiff right hand.
Zegan cracks Martell with a good jab.
Zegan throws a jab when Martell was well out of range.
It seemed like Martell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Martell.
Zegan is looking for a counter combo.
Zegan avoids the body shot from Martell.
And Zegan counters with a quick kick to the body but Martell blocks it.
Zegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zegan throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zegan throws a sloppy head kick and Martell moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell takes a swing at Zegan's ribcage but misses.
Zegan throwing a counter right hand but Martell manages to avoid it.
Maciej Zegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zegan wants to clinch up but Martell keeps it at a distance.
Zegan scoring well with a low kick there.
Martell throws a looping overhand right but Zegan ducks down to avoid it.
Zegan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Martell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zegan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zegan manages to avoid it.
Zegan throws out a powerful jab.
Martell misses with an uppercut. Zegan saw that one coming.
Martell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zegan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Martell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martell punishes Zegan's body with a nice straight punch.
Zegan swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan throws a head kick that misses
and Martell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zegan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martell blocks a leg kick.
Zegan backing away here, and Martell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Martell feints and then cracks Zegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zegan down.
Zegan slips under a jab from Martell.
It looked like Zegan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Martell.
Martell takes a swing at Zegan's ribcage but misses.
Zegan throws the kick towards the body but Martell avoids it.
Martell jabs Zegan right on the nose. Zegan blinks but takes it well.
Zegan looks to land a body kick but Martell moved away.
Zegan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zegan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zegan wants to land a leg kick but Martell is out of range.
Zegan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martell misses with a right hand
and Zegan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zegan throws a push kick but Martell slaps the foot to one side.
Zegan throws a right hand that Martell ducks under and follows up with a left that Martell also avoids with ease.
Martell tries a quick counter leg kick but Zegan is wise to it.
Martell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zegan manages to avoid it.
Martell connects with an inside leg kick.
Martell looks to score with a jab to the body but Zegan is just out of range.
Zegan drives through and clinches with Martell against the ropes.
Martell blocks an elbow strike.
Zegan prevents Martell from breaking the clinch.
Martell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zegan moves away.
Zegan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Martell avoids it.
Martell avoids the body shot from Zegan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zegan slips a jab from Martell.
Martell checks a low kick from Zegan.
Martell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zegan throws a series of punches but Martell moves out of range.
Martell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zegan dodges the punch combination from Martell.
Zegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zegan slips a straight right by Martell.
Martell tries to work over Zegan's front leg with a kick but Zegan checks it.
Zegan is looking to counter punch.
Zegan ducks under a wild hook from Martell.
Zegan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zegan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quentyn Martell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martell takes a swing at Zegan's ribcage but misses.
Zegan is looking for a counter combo.
Zegan throws a sloppy head kick and Martell moves out of range easily.
Zegan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martell misses with a straight left.
Zegan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zegan closes the distance and pushes Martell back into the ropes.
Zegan lands an elbow inside.
Martell is trying to force a seperation but Zegan has the dominant position.
Martell tries to break free but Zegan pushes him back against the ropes.
Zegan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Quentyn Martell has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell tries to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling the position.
Martell is trying to break the clinch but Zegan has him pressed against the ropes.
Martell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zegan has him pressed against the ropes.
Zegan pushes off an throws an elbow but Martell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Martell trying to stall but Zegan improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martell avoids the elbow strike from Zegan, against the ropes.
Martell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martell cracks the inside of Zegan's front leg.
Zegan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martell.
Martell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zegan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martell counters with a stiff right hand.
Zegan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zegan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martell tried to score with a low kick but Zegan checks it.
Martell misses with a wild body shot.
Martell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Martell.
Zegan throws a leg kick but Martell sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Zegan moves into the clinch.
Martell wants to break free but Zegan has control.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zegan throws an elbow but misses.
Martell avoids a wild elbow strike from Zegan.
Zegan lands a nice elbow.
Zegan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zegan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zegan has him pressed against the ropes.
Martell can't break the clinch.
Zegan throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell dodges an elbow strike from Zegan.
Martell blocks an elbow strike from Zegan.
Martell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Zegan lands an elbow just above Martell 's eye.
Zegan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Martell avoids the elbow strike from Zegan, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zegan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zegan misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan lands an elbow just above Martell 's eye.
Martell being controlled against the ropes.
Martell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zegan wants to stall.
Zegan is trying to maintain a safe position but Martell gets an underhook and turns Zegan into the ropes.
Zegan trying to land knees to the body.
Zegan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martell is defending well for now.
Zegan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Zegan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Zegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quentyn Martell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zegan looks to land a left hand but Martell moved out of range nicely.
Zegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zegan tries to clinch but Martell is having none of it.
Zegan scores with a nice body kick.
Zegan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Martell there.
Martell avoids a kick to the body.
Martell throws a fast counter high kick but Zegan manages to duck under it in time.
Martell throws a body punch but Zegan moves out of range.
Zegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martell.
Martell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zegan blocks it well.
Martell misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zegan misses with a looping left.
Zegan throws a looping overhand right but Martell ducks down to avoid it.
Martell blocks the body kick.
Zegan is looking to chop away at Martell's legs.
Zegan misses with a body kick.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zegan lands with an uppercut that bounces Martell off the ropes and back into range.
Quentyn Martell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martell throws out a loose jab but Zegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martell checks a low kick from Zegan.
Martell digs a good hook to Zegan's body.
Zegan misses with a kick to the body
and Martell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zegan's knee momentarily.
Good shot there by Zegan.
Zegan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martell's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zegan moves into the clinch successfully.
Zegan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Martell avoids a wild elbow strike from Zegan.
Zegan throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zegan is trying to maintain a safe position but Martell gets an underhook and turns Zegan into the ropes.
Martell tries to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling the position.
Zegan can't find room to land a body shot as Martell controls the action.
Martell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zegan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Martell avoids it.
Zegan throws a hook but Martell blocks it.
Zegan looks to land a body kick but Martell moved away.
Zegan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martell connects with a body shot.
Zegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zegan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martell throws a front kick aimed at Zegan's knee but Zegan avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Zegan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zegan throws an overhand right that lands on Martell's shoulder, as Martell tries to avoid the shot.
Zegan tries a low kick but Martell avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martell! But no joy.
Zegan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Zegan as he checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Martell as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Martell as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martell! But no joy.
Zegan throws a low kick, looking for Martell's leg but Martell calmly moves out of range.
Zegan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zegan's head.
Martell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zegan's head backwards.
Zegan tries to clinch up.
Zegan swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
Zegan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martell throws a body punch but Zegan moves out of range.
Zegan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martell misses with a head kick.
Zegan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Zegan misses
and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zegan avoids the body shot from Martell.
Zegan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zegan defending well as Martell loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maciej Zegan.
I think Zegan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Beling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdravko Dren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beling comes to the ring accompanied by Sir Dandy - Juara Dunia. Dren is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: GETO BOYS - mind of a lunatic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Beling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Dren!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beling somewhat.
It seemed like Dren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dren connects with a nice looking jab.
Dren 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.
Beling shoots for a double leg takedown but Dren sprawls well. He's pushed Beling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dren.
Beling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dren.
Dren thows a body kick. Beling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beling is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dren looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Dren backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Beling's temple! It sends Beling violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Dren celebrates and the doctors try to help Beling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Zdravko Dren! Zdravko Dren retains his heavyweight title!
Zdravko Dren made sure to mention his sponsor, AnonymouS in his post fight interview.
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