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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mankowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kękę -Wyjebane. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 36 - 2, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strikes tries to clinch there but Mankowski circles away.
Mankowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strikes is looking to stand up but Mankowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Strikes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strikes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strikes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mankowski trying to control but Strikes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Strikes 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.
Strikes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mankowski trying to control but Strikes is working from the bottom.
Strikes working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Strikes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mankowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strikes dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Strikes stacks Mankowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Strikes!
Strikes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Strikes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mankowski to the ground. Strikes is now in Mankowski's guard.
Mankowski looking for a guillotine here but Strikes defends easily.
Mankowski wants to sweep here but Strikes controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski has a closed guard, preventing Strikes from standing up.
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski is working an open guard so Strikes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Strikes tries to clinch
and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strikes's guard.
Strikes wants to sweep here but Mankowski controlling him for the moment.
Mankowski looking to sit in guard and control but Strikes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Strikes is stalling in the full guard.
Mankowski wants to sweep here but Strikes controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes 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.
Strikes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strikes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mankowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strikes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully.
Strikes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strikes was covering up waiting for the punch and Mankowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mankowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borys Mankowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strikes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mankowski looking to pass the guard.
Mankowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski throws an elbow that misses. Strikes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mankowski's guard. Nice move by Strikes!
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strikes trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strikes escapes and throws Mankowski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mankowski tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mankowski can't escape the position.
Strikes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying to reverse the position but instead Strikes has taken his back - oops!
Mankowski is really stuck here.
Mankowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Strikes's guard. Nice work there by Mankowski.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strikes holds on and takes a little breather.
Strikes keeping full guard, as Mankowski tries to pass.
Mankowski prevents Strikes from getting back to his feet.
Strikes has control of Mankowski's left arm, preventing Mankowski from doing any damage.
Strikes keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mankowski is controlling him.
Mankowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Mankowski is trying to control. Strikes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strikes controlling the position for now.
Strikes is trying to stand.
Mankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strikes defends it well.
Mankowski trying to advance position but Strikes counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mankowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strikes is keeping the position for now.
Strikes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strikes looking for a sweep. Not yet Strikes, not yet.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Mankowski circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Borys Mankowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Strikes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been informed that Strikes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strikes sprawls well. Strikes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Strikes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes throws a lazy body kick
and Mankowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strikes!
Strikes is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strikes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strikes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mankowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strikes, who protects the arm well.
Strikes can't do much from the bottom here.
Strikes throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strikes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strikes is trying to buck Mankowski off.
Mankowski advances to full mount.
Mankowski wants to take his opponent's back but Strikes doesn't allow it.
Strikes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Strikes taking some punishment here, with Mankowski in his half guard.
Mankowski trying to advance position but Strikes counters by regaining guard.
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strikes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mankowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes pulls Mankowski in close to prevent any damage.
Strikes looking to control.
Strikes managing to control the position.
Mankowski won't allow Strikes to sweep him here.
Mankowski scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strikes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mankowski lands a couple of elbows.
Strikes is trying to control the position but Mankowski postures up.
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strikes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard.
Mankowski is looking to stand up but Strikes isn't so interested in that idea.
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strikes is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strikes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Strikes.
I think Strikes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carlos Strikes!
A victorious Carlos Strikes 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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32 - 42 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 42 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lotus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dos Santos is not content to let Lotus control the position.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lotus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lotus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Lotus off him but Lotus keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to control but Lotus postures up.
Dos Santos tries to buck Lotus off but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos wants to control but Lotus postures up.
Lotus tries to advance to mount but Dos Santos denies him.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lotus tries to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his head.
Dos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lotus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dos Santos is not content to let Lotus control the position.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Lotus is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Lotus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dos Santos trying to control but Lotus postures up.
Lotus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lotus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dos Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lotus is tapping! Great win for Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes into the arena with Mama said knock you out blaring out of the sound system. Mendez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Trap Door. Brandon Couture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tiago Mendez's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
57 - 37 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mendez manages to pass to side control.
Mendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couture is just riding it out for now. Mendez eventually gives up the hold.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez moves nicely into side control.
Mendez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mendez in side control, throwing shots but Couture defends.
Couture is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mendez trying to control the position but Couture is working away.
Mendez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mendez grinds an elbow into Couture's temple.
Mendez landing strikes.
Mendez working the head with strikes.
Couture is trying to get back to his feet.
Mendez working the head with strikes.
Couture is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Mendez take his back! Uh oh - Mendez has got a rear naked choke here! Couture is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Mendez!
A very excited looking Tiago Mendez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbigniew Ciosek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksymilian Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blur - Song 2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Maksymilian Gracie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
32 - 31 - 1, fighting out of London, Zbigniew Ciosek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Maksymilian Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciosek.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ciosek tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
It looks like Zbigniew Ciosek has been cut.
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Ciosek's guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ciosek keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ciosek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ciosek keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ciosek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciosek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciosek 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.
Ciosek is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciosek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Ciosek sprawls well.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciosek dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
That's two 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.
Ciosek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ciosek looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciosek throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ciosek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ciosek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciosek lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Ciosek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Ciosek does it's job there.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Ciosek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ciosek wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Ciosek counters with a leg kick.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ciosek.
As Ciosek backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Ciosek manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek lands a jab to the head.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Ciosek slips the punch.
Ciosek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Ciosek had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Ciosek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ciosek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ciosek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Ciosek moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Ciosek avoids it with no problem.
Ciosek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Ciosek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ciosek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ciosek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Ciosek settles back down.
Ciosek swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Ciosek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie works over Ciosek's head and body with a nice combination.
Ciosek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Ciosek looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Ciosek gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Ciosek manages to retain guard.
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 Zbigniew Ciosek will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ciosek throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ciosek.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Ciosek doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Ciosek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zbigniew Ciosek's cut is getting worse.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciosek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Ciosek.
Ciosek catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie lands a left and a right that sends Ciosek crashing to the canvas! Gracie dives into mount looking to finish!
Ciosek is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Ciosek to control.
Oh Ciosek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Zbigniew Ciosek's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zbigniew Ciosek's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maksymilian Gracie!
An out of breath Maksymilian Gracie 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irvin Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Sullivan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
277 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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27
251 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Irvin Ross!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sullivan stands up and waves to Ross to follow him.
Ross tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan successfully pulls guard.
Ross lands a couple of digs.
Ross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is controlling Ross's posture.
Ross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan pushes Ross off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan moves forwards but Ross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Sullivan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ross looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Sullivan has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Ross back into the cage.
Sullivan drops Ross with a big knee straight up the middle! Ross is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Ross is rocked!
It looks like Irvin Ross has been cut.
Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
Sullivan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Ross misses.
Sullivan forces Ross back against the cage and clinches.
Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ross takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Sullivan cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Hay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
180 lbs
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33
185 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Hay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hay gets caught flat footed, as Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a couple of short punches.
Hay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamidovich Saitiev on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hay holds on and takes a little breather.
Hamidovich Saitiev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hamidovich Saitiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev passes Hay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a nice short shot to Hay's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Hay's head.
Hay's coaches at Bonsai Club MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hay tries to get out of the position.
Hay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a huge punch but Hay dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Hamidovich Saitiev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamidovich Saitiev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hay's head.
Hay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hay is refusing to be controlled, as Hamidovich Saitiev sits in half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hay defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
Hamidovich Saitiev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Hay's head.
Hay taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev slips a nice elbow through Hay's hands, connecting with Hay's forehead.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamidovich Saitiev in particular looking to stall.
Hay is staying active underneath Hamidovich Saitiev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with a punch from half guard.
Hay wants to get back to full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hay's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing shots but Hay is blocking nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hay wants to clinch up but Hamidovich Saitiev keeps it at a distance.
Hamidovich Saitiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hay misses with a double jab
and Hamidovich Saitiev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hay won't be happy with that.
Hamidovich Saitiev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev cracks Hay with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hamidovich Saitiev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands some shots froms side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev cracks Hay with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hamidovich Saitiev working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Hamidovich Saitiev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamidovich Saitiev scores with punches from side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Hamidovich Saitiev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev 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.
Hay clinches with his opponent.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to drag Hay to the mat but Hay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hay lands a left hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hay walks away with a smile on his face. Hamidovich Saitiev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nick Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hay throws out a leg kick but Hamidovich Saitiev moves out of range and Hay only half commits.
Hay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries for a takedown but Hay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hay goes for a double leg but Hamidovich Saitiev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamidovich Saitiev continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hay throws a combination that misses
and Hamidovich Saitiev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamidovich Saitiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamidovich Saitiev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamidovich Saitiev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a couple of elbows.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamidovich Saitiev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hay keeping moving, preventing Hamidovich Saitiev from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamidovich Saitiev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hay can't keep his opponent in guard - Hamidovich Saitiev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hay's head.
Hay taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keen to just control but Hay is a slippery customer.
Hamidovich Saitiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hamidovich Saitiev darts in looking for a takedown but Hay gets double underhooks and turns Hamidovich Saitiev into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamidovich Saitiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hay moves away.
Hay throws a head kick that misses.
Hay drives through and clinches with Hamidovich Saitiev against the cage.
Hay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hay lands an elbow that stopped Hamidovich Saitiev in his tracks for a moment.
Hay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hamidovich Saitiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Hamidovich Saitiev blocks an elbow strike.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to take the fight to the mat but Hay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hamidovich Saitiev pulls Hay into guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev has his foot on Hay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hay works his way back into a safe position though.
Hamidovich Saitiev has Hay pulled in close to control his posture.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hamidovich Saitiev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamidovich Saitiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hay stopping the sweep attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hay stopping the sweep attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hay's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hay keeping moving, preventing Hamidovich Saitiev from controlling successfully.
Hay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hay moves into the clinch.
Hay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hamidovich Saitiev is working for takedown but Hay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hamidovich Saitiev jumps guard but Hay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamidovich Saitiev jumps guard but Hay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nick Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hay lands with a light punch inside.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to take the fight to the mat but Hay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hay lands with a left to the head.
Hay gets underhooks to prevent Hamidovich Saitiev's takedown attempt.
Hay controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hay to keep the fight standing.
Hamidovich Saitiev blocks the elbow strike.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to pull guard but Hay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hay.
Hay looking to throw knees to the head but Hamidovich Saitiev is blocking nicely.
Hay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hay presses Hamidovich Saitiev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hay tries to land a knee to the head but Hamidovich Saitiev blocks with his arms.
Hamidovich Saitiev has Hay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Hay.
Hay misses with an elbow strike.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hay.
Hamidovich Saitiev jumps guard but Hay stands there with Hamidovich Saitiev around his waist. Hamidovich Saitiev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hay throws a series of strikes that have Hamidovich Saitiev backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hay forces Hamidovich Saitiev back against the cage and clinches.
Hamidovich Saitiev jumps guard but Hay stands there with Hamidovich Saitiev around his waist. Hamidovich Saitiev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamidovich Saitiev jumps guard but Hay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hay gets through Hamidovich Saitiev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hay gets underhooks to prevent Hamidovich Saitiev's takedown attempt.
Hay breaks from the clinch.
Hay wants to clinch.
And Hamidovich Saitiev tries to counter it with a takedown but Hay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hay darts in and clinches Hamidovich Saitiev up against the cage.
Hay breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Hamidovich Saitiev with that takedown attempt.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a hook but Hay blocks it.
Hay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hay drives through and clinches with Hamidovich Saitiev against the cage.
Hay gets underhooks to prevent Hamidovich Saitiev's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to pull guard but Hay holds him up against the cage and eventually Hamidovich Saitiev drops back down to his feet.
Hay tries to land a knee to the head but Hamidovich Saitiev blocks with his arms.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamidovich Saitiev backwards.
Hamidovich Saitiev fails to pull guard.
Hay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamidovich Saitiev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamidovich Saitiev backwards.
Hamidovich Saitiev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hay after a bit of a struggle.
Hay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Hay lands a nice uppercut.
Hay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nick Hay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamidovich Saitiev jumps guard but Hay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Hay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hamidovich Saitiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingen Ciuchten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen warrior as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
275 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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27
251 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Solid chin |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingen Ciuchten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Ross!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross lands a nice shot that snaps Ciuchten's head back.
Ciuchten moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Ross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ciuchten tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross wants to counter the offense by Ciuchten and move into the clinch position.
Ciuchten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ross as he jumps to the side.
Ciuchten shoots and misses
and Ross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ciuchten is trying to pull guard but Ross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingen Ciuchten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciuchten manages to break the clinch.
Ross misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Ciuchten misses the target.
Ross scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciuchten should have avoided that one.
Ciuchten fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ross counters with a straight right hand.
Ciuchten scores with a head kick.
Ross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ciuchten.
Ross scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciuchten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ciuchten shoots in and gets a takedown into Ross's guard.
Ciuchten is working Ross over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ciuchten 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.
Ciuchten postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ciuchten drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ciuchten seems to have locked his on tight now - Ross screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ciuchten, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kingen Ciuchten!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sakazuki Akainu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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37
272 lbs
31 - 21 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakazuki Akainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asko Vilenius!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilenius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akainu in his tracks.
Vilenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akainu.
Akainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vilenius with a nice cross.
Akainu missing with a left hand there. Vilenius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilenius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the body from Vilenius misses
and Akainu counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Akainu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akainu avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Akainu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, 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!
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Akainu tenderised Vilenius's leg. Vilenius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vilenius looks to land a right hand but Akainu moved out of range.
Akainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body kick there by Akainu.
Akainu cracks Vilenius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akainu misses with an uppercut
and Vilenius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vilenius 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vilenius working his ground and pound in the gym.
Well, if Vilenius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Akainu tries to roll over but Vilenius keeps him under control.
Akainu wants to control but Vilenius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akainu is looking to improve his position.
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.
Vilenius is nestled in close to Akainu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akainu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vilenius is working away from the top position though.
Vilenius thows a huge punch but Akainu dodges it nicely.
Akainu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Vilenius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akainu is not content to let Vilenius control the position.
Vilenius works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akainu hang on?
Vilenius landing punches.
Vilenius with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Akainu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vilenius wants to control the pace but Akainu is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Vilenius.
Akainu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vilenius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akainu?
Vilenius raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilenius with the ground and pound from mount.
Vilenius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Vilenius connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vilenius unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Vilenius.
Akainu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vilenius looking to finish Akainu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Akainu!
Akainu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akainu is working hard here to advance position.
Vilenius working Akainu over with strikes here.
Akainu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vilenius landing strikes from the mount.
Vilenius postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Akainu is out cold - huge knockout for Vilenius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Asko Vilenius!
Asko Vilenius is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Asko Vilenius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Sakazuki Akainu had this to say: 'Fuck you!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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