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RBB 17: White vs Vagos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Exploding Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Yuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Exploding Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manfred Yuri!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuri doesn't manage to clinch there - Fist circles away.
Fist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hope MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Yuri moves away from the strike by Fist.
Fist really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yuri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuri tries to clinch but Fist is having none of it.
Yuri walks into a straight right hand from Fist.
Fist scores with a body shot.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Yuri's shoulder, as Yuri tries to avoid the shot.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fist lands a body shot.
Yuri clinches up with Fist and pushes him back against the cage.
Yuri keeps control of Fist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yuri tries a knee to the head but Fist blocks it.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yuri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fist can't find room to land a body shot as Yuri controls the action.
Yuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Yuri.
Yuri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yuri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fist avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yuri throws an elbow but misses.
Fist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.
Yuri trying to land knees to the body.
Fist wants to get back to striking at distance but Yuri won't allow it.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.
Yuri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuri pushes off an throws an elbow but Fist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yuri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yuri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yuri tries a knee to the head but Fist blocks it.
Fist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yuri is keeping busy.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.
Fist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Fist.
Fist is trying to force a seperation but Yuri has the dominant position.
Yuri holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yuri misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fist scores with a shot to the side of Yuri's head.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yuri to keep the fight standing.
Yuri is looking to control Fist's arms but Fist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yuri has his back to the cage.
Fist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yuri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fist throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuri.
Fist breaks from the clinch.
Exploding Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuri tries to clinch there but Fist circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yuri moves into the clinch.
Yuri stalling in the clinch but Fist improves position.
Yuri tries to land knees in the clinch but Fist avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Yuri tries to land a knee to the head but Fist blocks with his arms.
Fist digs a right hand into Yuri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuri's gas tank.
Fist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuri looking to throw knees to the head but Fist is blocking nicely.
Fist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Yuri trying to land knees to the body.
Fist avoids the elbow strike from Yuri, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fist prevents a body shot from Yuri.
Fist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Fist wants to stall.
Yuri lands a shot to the body.
Yuri lands with a left to the head.
Yuri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fist blocks it with crossed arms.
Fist tries to break the clinch but Yuri is controlling the position.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Fist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuri tries a knee to the head but Fist blocks it.
Yuri prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yuri tries a knee to the head but Fist blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuri looking to stall.
Fist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuri.
Fist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Fist.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist misses with a body punch.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuri has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Fist fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exploding Fist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fists head.
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 Exploding Fist will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fist lands an overhand right.
Yuri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fist on his heels. He'll look to pass Fist's guard now, I'm sure.
Fist throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yuri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yuri fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuri.
Fist can't find room to land a body shot as Yuri controls the action.
Yuri tries a knee to the head but Fist blocks it.
Fist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Fist tries a body shot but Yuri blocks it.
Yuri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fist is defending well for now.
Fist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yuri throws an elbow but misses.
Fist pushes Yuri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Yuri.
Fist is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist can't find room to land a body shot as Yuri controls the action.
Fist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fist misses with a body punch.
Fist can't break the clinch.
Yuri tries a knee to the head but Fist blocks it.
Yuri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fist avoids it.
Fist works on Yuri's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuri is breathing heavily.
Yuri keeps control of Fist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yuri is keeping busy.
Yuri looking to throw knees to the head but Fist is blocking nicely.
Fist tries a body shot but Yuri blocks it.
Yuri blocks an uppercut.
Yuri works on Fist's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuri misses with a punch to the body.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Yuri looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuri tries to land a knee to the head but Fist blocks with his arms.
Yuri misses with an elbow over the top.
Yuri tries to stall but Fist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fist lands a body punch.
Yuri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fist is defending well for now.
Manfred Yuri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fist lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Fist as the two fighters clinch.
Yuri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fist is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Fist as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fist.
Yuri wants to stall.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuri prevents a body shot from Fist.
Yuri misses with a knee to the head.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Yuri is controlling him.
Yuri tries to land a knee to the head but Fist blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Fist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuri is looking to control Fist's arms but Fist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yuri has his back to the cage.
Fist can't break the clinch.
Fist can't break the clinch.
Yuri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fist blocks it with crossed arms.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Fist.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuri controls his hands.
Fist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
Yuri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fist jumps guard but Yuri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist tries to break free but Yuri pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fist as Yuri tries to tie him up.
Yuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Fist controls his hands.
Fist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yuri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fist's brow.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fist can't find room to land a body shot as Yuri controls the action.
Fist tries a body shot but Yuri blocks it.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist scores with a hook to the body.
Fist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Fist.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Yuri has him pressed against the cage.
Fist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.
Yuri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Exploding Fist will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Fist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yuri moves into the clinch successfully.
Yuri taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fist.
Fist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yuri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuri keeps control of Fist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist tries to circle away but Yuri has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist.
Yuri prevents a body shot from Fist.
Yuri misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuri trying to land knees to the body.
Fist presses Yuri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fist scores with a shot to the side of Yuri's head.
Fist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yuri stalling in the clinch but Fist improves position.
Fist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fist gets through Yuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuri tries to land knees in the clinch but Fist avoids the damage to the body.
Fist tries a body shot but Yuri blocks it.
Fist managing to block the knees to the body from Yuri.
Fist managing to block the knees to the body from Yuri.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuri controls his hands.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fist is trying to pull guard but Yuri has him pressed against the cage.
Yuri controlling the action here for a moment.
Fist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manfred Yuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Exploding Fist is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuri misses with a takedown attempt - Fist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yuri has closed the distance and engaged Fist in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuri is trying to stall.
Fist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yuri has him pressed against the cage.
Yuri working aggressively here.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Fist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
Fist tries to pull guard but Yuri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exploding Fist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuri throws a head punch that misses.
Fist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fist's face.
Yuri controlling the action here for a moment.
Yuri lands with a right to the head.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Yuri has him pressed against the cage.
Yuri misses with a knee to the head.
Fist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuri looking to throw knees to the head but Fist is blocking nicely.
Fist jumps guard but Yuri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fist tries to work over Yuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yuri effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist tries a body shot but Yuri blocks it.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fist is defending well for now.
Yuri misses with a knee to the head.
Fist is trying to stall.
Fist is looking to break free of the clinch but Yuri has double underhooks.
Fist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fist avoids it.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Yuri has him pressed against the cage.
Yuri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fist in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exploding Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fist misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Exploding Fist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fist, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Exploding Fist!
Manfred Yuri was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to train harder'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleb Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gleb Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Maximov misses with a looping right.
Markov throws a body punch but Maximov moves out of range.
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markov tries to clinch but Maximov is having none of it.
Maximov is looking for the big counter here.
Maximov throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
Markov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Markov.
Maximov lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Maximov looks to throw the jab but Markov is out of range.
A punch combination from Markov misses.
Maximov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Maximov misses.
Maximov tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Maximov throws out a powerful jab.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Maximov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov throws a hook to the side of Markov's head but Markov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markov.
A jab from Markov misses.
Markov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maximov scores with a hook to the body. Markov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximov throws out the jab.
Maximov throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
Maximov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Markov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maximov tries to keep at a distance but Markov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Markov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markov lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markov scores with a jab. Maximov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximov thinking.
Markov is looking to slow Maximov down with leg kicks.
Markov lands a right hook to the body.
Markov with a nice cross.
Markov connects with a jab.
Markov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maximov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maximov misses with an uppercut. Markov saw that one coming.
Markov lands a head kick!
Markov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markov dodges the punch combination from Maximov.
Markov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Markov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov moves out of range as Maximov strikes.
Maximov throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maximov slips a jab from Markov.
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Maximov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Markov moves out of range as Maximov strikes.
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markov gets a clinch.
Markov keeps control of Maximov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
Markov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov tries to clinch but Maximov moves out of range.
Maximov looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov is looking to counter punch.
Markov cracks Maximov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maximov is trying to break free.
Markov has Maximov pushed against the cage.
Markov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Markov.
Maximov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov clinches with his opponent.
Markov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximov.
Markov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Markov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maximov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markov on the side of the head.
Markov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maximov throws a big shot that misses.
Maximov misses with a looping left.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maximov's sensitive parts.
Markov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Maximov misses with a wild combination.
Maximov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Markov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maximov, pushing him back against the cage.
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximov slips a jab from Markov.
Maximov lands with a straight right. Markov didn't see that one coming.
Alexey Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexey Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Maximov throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Maximov misses
and Markov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maximov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maximov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximov on the side of the head.
Markov rushes Maximov and presses him up against the cage.
Markov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Markov throws a combination that misses
and Maximov counters with a left and a right that stings Markov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov misses with a right hand
and Markov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximov's knee momentarily.
Maximov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maximov looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markov. That's going to slow Maximov down.
Markov misses with a wild combination.
Markov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximov scores with a three punch combo!
Maximov throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Markov counter with a right hand.
Markov wants to clinch.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximov cracks Markov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markov breaks the clinch.
Markov connects with a leg kick. Maximov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maximov misses with a looping left.
Markov moves into the clinch.
Maximov misses with the head strike.
Maximov lands a shot to the body.
Markov has Maximov pressed against the cage.
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maximov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maximov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximov throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov throws a jab when Maximov was well out of range.
It seemed like Maximov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maximov misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Markov.
Markov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maximovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Maximov slips a straight right by Markov.
Markov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maximov. Maximov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maximov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maximov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maximov throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markov takes a swing at Maximov's ribcage but misses.
Maximov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Maximov moves away and avoids it.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximov throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gleb Maximov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Markov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Maximov ducks down to avoid it.
Maximov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markov can pounce on him.
Maximov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov swings widly with a right hand
and Maximov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the body from Markov misses
and Maximov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markov.
Maximov misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Markov misses the target.
Markov lands a nice hook to Maximov's body. Maximov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markov misses with a wild body shot.
Markov throws an off balance right hand
and Maximov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OH! Markov has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Maximov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Maximov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Markov sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gleb Maximov!
Gleb Maximov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Arderos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Asinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Arderos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Asinen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arderos looks to score with a jab to the body but Asinen is just out of range.
Asinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arderos avoids it really well and circles away.
Arderos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Arderos fails with a takedown attempt.
Asinen with the counter takedown but Arderos avoids it easily.
Arderos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arderos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Asinen is trying to keep Arderos in close.
Asinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asinen is pulling down on Arderos's head to control his posture.
Asinen controls Arderos momentarily but Arderos frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arderos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asinen has escaped and now he's on top!
Arderos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Asinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arderos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asinen has managed to get both his arms back between Arderos's legs - danger averted.
Arderos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Asinen rolls with it to try and escape but Arderos cranks on the arm and Asinen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Arderos!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Arderos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niels Miltoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Zelaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zelaya's choice of entrance music: A.B.C. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niels Miltoft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sammy Zelaya!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelaya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miltoft cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miltoft lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miltoft looks to land a left hand but Zelaya moved out of range nicely.
Zelaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miltoft paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Miltoft.
Zelaya fails with a takedown attempt.
Miltoft loads up on a big right hand but Zelaya slips the punch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Miltoft sends Zelaya down but not out. Miltoft dives into side control looking to finish.
Zelaya is rocked!
It looks like Sammy Zelaya has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zelaya taking a bit of punishment here - Miltoft scoring with strikes.
Zelaya is still in real trouble! Can Miltoft finish him?
Miltoft decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Miltoft circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zelaya to the canvas! Zelaya doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Miltoft keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niels Miltoft!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yvan Noe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seek N Strike. Noe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trick Daddy - Fuck the other side kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yvan Noe!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noe as he avoids it easily.
Noe throws a poor cross that misses
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control.
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Noe is defending well.
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kane in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Noe is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Kane!
Boris Kane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Amped Performance for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Yvan Noe was interviewed post fight and said 'If you learn from a loss you have not lost.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Toure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Veins- Huntr as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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266 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Toure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hunter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toure.
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toure on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Toure is avoiding it.
Toure seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toure misses with a double jab.
Hunter drops his shoulder and cracks Toure with a huge uppercut! Toure goes down! Can Hunter finish him?
It looks like William Toure has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toure bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Toure'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.
Toure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toure is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toure wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter wants to stand up but Toure is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toure controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toure defends well.
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Toure postures up.
Toure makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toure scoring with punches to the head and body.
Toure avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toure with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toure keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Toure from controlling successfully.
Hunter is trying to keep Toure in close.
Toure avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toure avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toure cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Toure wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Toure controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toure is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toure can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toure prevents Hunter from getting back to his feet.
Toure lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Toure stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Toure trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toure is controlling him.
Toure scoring with some ground and pound.
Toure scoring with punches to the head and body.
Toure is working Hunter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toure passes into half guard.
Toure working Hunter over with strikes.
Hunter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Toure.
Hunter is looking to control Toure's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunter avoid being mounted?
Toure is keen to just control but Hunter is a slippery customer.
Toure drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter is not content to let Toure control the position.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
Toure 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.
Nice strikes from Toure there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Toure dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Toure's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toure swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Hunter connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Toure tumbling to the canvas! Hunter pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Toure was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Seamus Hunter!
Seamus Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Van Der Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Jose Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antero Jose Carneiro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
210 lbs
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24
210 lbs
8 - 1 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Van Der Schilt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Jose Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Van Der Schilt throws out a loose jab but Carneiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Schilt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carneiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van Der Schilt has his takedown stuffed
and Carneiro counters with a shoot takedown. Van Der Schilt fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Schilt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Van Der Schilt is keeping the position.
Van Der Schilt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro stands up over Van Der Schilt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carneiro trying to control but Van Der Schilt is working from the bottom.
Van Der Schilt working for a triangle but Carneiro defends it easily.
Carneiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carneiro landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Van Der Schilt is keeping the position.
Van Der Schilt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Van Der Schilt is trying to work for a kimura but Carneiro is defending well.
Carneiro moves into full guard.
Carneiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carneiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Schilt is aware though and is defending well.
Carneiro keeping moving, preventing Van Der Schilt from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Der Schilt looking to sit in guard and control but Carneiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Van Der Schilt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carneiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carneiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Der Schilt is breathing heavily.
Carneiro slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carneiro lands a nice short elbow.
Van Der Schilt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carneiro works over Van Der Schilt with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Van Der Schilt is keeping the position.
Carneiro is in close to Van Der Schilt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carneiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Der Schilt wants to control but Carneiro postures up.
Carneiro cracks Van Der Schilt with a big elbow.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Schilt keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Jose Carneiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Schilt or perhaps it was just good defense by Carneiro, which made it look bad.
Van Der Schilt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carneiro's guard.
Carneiro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Van Der Schilt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro is pressed up against the cage. Van Der Schilt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carneiro down to the mat. Carneiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Der Schilt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Van Der Schilt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Schilt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carneiro swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Der Schilt throws an off balance right hand
and Carneiro counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Schilt is trying to improve his position.
Antero Jose Carneiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carneiro staying calm.
Carneiro wants to control but Van Der Schilt is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Van Der Schilt stops Carneiro from passing to mount.
Van Der Schilt is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Schilt is letting Carneiro control him for a moment.
Carneiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carneiro trying to control the action but Van Der Schilt is working from the bottom.
Van Der Schilt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Schilt wants to get back to full guard.
Carneiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Der Schilt tries to roll over but Carneiro keeps him under control.
Van Der Schilt is staying active underneath Carneiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Carneiro seems content to control.
Carneiro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Van Der Schilt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Carneiro working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Carneiro advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Schilt tries to improve his position but instead Carneiro has taken his back!
Carneiro is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Van Der Schilt won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Carneiro off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antero Jose Carneiro!
Antero Jose Carneiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sausage McGriddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Burton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sausage McGriddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Burton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGriddle leaves Burton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGriddle dives in and scores a takedown into Burton's guard.
McGriddle postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from McGriddle'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.
McGriddle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton keeping moving, preventing McGriddle from controlling successfully.
McGriddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriddle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGriddle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burton is on top in guard.
McGriddle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burton defends it easily.
McGriddle is pulling down on Burton's head. It's preventing any offense from Burton, at least for the moment.
McGriddle wants to sweep but no luck.
McGriddle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGriddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGriddle holds on and takes a little breather.
McGriddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGriddle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGriddle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGriddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burton is looking to work some ground and pound but McGriddle has wrist control.
McGriddle has his foot on Burton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burton works his way back into a safe position though.
McGriddle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Burton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton keeping moving, preventing McGriddle from controlling successfully.
McGriddle works over Burton with some ground and pound from guard.
McGriddle trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
McGriddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGriddle wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
McGriddle stands and throws Burton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGriddle wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Burton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Burton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burton struggling a bit here.
Burton is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGriddle connects with a decent elbow.
McGriddle grinds an elbow into Burton's temple.
Burton is trying to work for a sweep but McGriddle has mounted him!
McGriddle tries to control but Burton wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by McGriddle.
Burton is in a horrible position here. McGriddle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGriddle looking to control but Burton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGriddle working Burton over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sausage McGriddle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
McGriddle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGriddle lands in his opponent's guard.
Burton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGriddle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McGriddle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burton taking some punishment here, with McGriddle in his half guard.
McGriddle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton is staying active underneath McGriddle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from McGriddle.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton trying to control from the bottom.
Burton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGriddle 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.
McGriddle working the head and body with strikes.
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGriddle pulls his head out easily.
McGriddle working over Burton with some ground and pound. Burton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGriddle wants to pass the guard but Burton is defending well.
Burton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burton.
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGriddle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGriddle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?
McGriddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burton's head.
McGriddle trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton has momentary wrist control but McGriddle slips an elbow through the middle.
McGriddle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGriddle chips away with some ground and pound.
McGriddle trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
McGriddle lands a couple of digs.
Burton is trying to keep McGriddle in close.
McGriddle postures up and lands a big shot to Burton's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Burton has momentary wrist control but McGriddle slips an elbow through the middle.
McGriddle distracts Burton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGriddle defends well.
McGriddle pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGriddle lands with a punch from 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. McGriddle connects with a nice short shot to Burton's temple.
McGriddle slips a nice elbow through Burton's hands, connecting with Burton's forehead.
Burton actively working from the bottom here.
Burton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGriddle scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
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. McGriddle connects with a nice short shot to Burton's temple.
McGriddle uses his free foot to push down on Burton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burton.
McGriddle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGriddle cracks Burton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Burton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGriddle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGriddle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burton tries to hold on but McGriddle pushes him away.
McGriddle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGriddle wants to control the pace but Burton is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sausage McGriddle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McGriddle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burton!
Burton is not content to let McGriddle control the position.
McGriddle working the ground and pound.
McGriddle is chipping away with strikes.
McGriddle trying to control the position but Burton is working away.
Burton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGriddle lands a nice short elbow.
Sausage McGriddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGriddle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burton actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriddle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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. McGriddle connects with a nice short shot to Burton's temple.
Ground and pound from McGriddle.
Burton is not content to let McGriddle control the position.
Burton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGriddle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGriddle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
McGriddle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle is looking for a kimura here.
McGriddle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burton is just riding it out for now. McGriddle eventually gives up the hold.
McGriddle is thwarting Burton's attempts to control the position.
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGriddle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGriddle lands strikes from half guard.
McGriddle 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.
McGriddle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGriddle is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burton moves into full guard.
McGriddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGriddle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGriddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGriddle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGriddle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGriddle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burton keeping moving, preventing McGriddle from controlling successfully.
McGriddle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGriddle looking to pass the guard.
Michael Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGriddle trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sausage McGriddle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGriddle 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sausage McGriddle!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darius Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Frank !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Heath!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Frank .
Nice takedown defense from Frank . No joy for Heath on that attempt.
Heath wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Frank lands a really nice looking cross but Heath seems unphased.
Frank throws a hook but Heath blocks it.
Frank tries to bum rush Heath with a series of wild strikes but Heath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heath tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Heath shoots in.
Darius Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Heath.
Heath shoots in for a double leg but Frank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heath wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank .
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Heath scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath moves into the clinch.
Frank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heath goes for a takedown attempt but Frank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank throws the left hand but Heath avoids the punch easily.
Frank scores with a jab to the head.
Frank loads up on a big right hand but Heath slips the punch.
Darius Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank lands a nice hook to Heath's body. Heath takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frank misses with a wild body shot.
Frank clobbers Heath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heath looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heath wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Heath pushing down on Frank 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Frank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heath on the ground.
Heath wants to work for an arm triangle but Frank is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath seems to be working for a kimura but Frank defends the submission attempt.
Heath is trying to work for a kimura but Frank is defending well.
Heath seems to be working for a kimura but Frank defends the submission attempt.
Heath seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Frank is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonard Heath!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ontari Vagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ontari Vagos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ontari Vagos!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vagos lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vagos enables White to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vagos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
White preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that White has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vagos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
White has his foot on Vagos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vagos works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vagos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White looking for a guillotine here but Vagos defends easily.
White isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vagos stacks White 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 Vagos!
Vagos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but White sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vagos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vagos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vagos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White struggling a bit here.
Vagos trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White looks to move to half guard but instead Vagos has passed into mount! Damn!
Vagos looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White wants to improve his position but Vagos is controlling well.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Vagos sits in half guard.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vagos wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
Vagos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vagos is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White misses with some strikes from the bottom.
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vagos pulls his head out easily.
White is trying to control but Vagos manages to pass to mount!
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White is in a horrible position here. Vagos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vagos tries to control but White wriggling away.
White tries to hold on but Vagos pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vagos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Vagos controlling the pace for now.
White 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.
White tries to roll over but Vagos keeps him under control.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vagos moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Vagos crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ontari Vagos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vagos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vagos swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Justin White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vagos's guard.
Vagos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vagos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vagos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vagos!
Vagos trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Ontari Vagos has got the better of the ground game so far.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vagos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vagos is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vagos swings around for an armbar but White sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vagos's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White 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.
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vagos's guard.
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vagos is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
Vagos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
Vagos is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White winds up and cracks Vagos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White lands a nice short elbow.
Vagos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vagos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vagos taking some punishment here, with White in his half guard.
White 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.
Vagos is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vagos is still trying to improve position.
Vagos missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vagos trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
Vagos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vagos keeps working.
Vagos wants to control but White is keeping busy.
Vagos wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White is working for a kimura but Vagos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four 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.
White lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
White is working for a submission of some sort.
Vagos is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vagos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin White dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Vagos sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vagos is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vagos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vagos struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vagos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Vagos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on White's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vagos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
White seems to be looking for submissions.
Vagos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White stalling away here and it's allowed Vagos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White is in close to Vagos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vagos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Vagos keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White wants to pass the guard but Vagos is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vagos wants to sweep but no luck.
White scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Vagos is retaining full guard.
White working some strikes from top position.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vagos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Vagos's legs - danger averted.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Vagos's brow.
Vagos can't keep his opponent in guard - White advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vagos wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vagos is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vagos is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin White clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vagos cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White shoots in and bounces Vagos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vagos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! White escapes and throws Vagos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vagos is looking for a sweep.
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vagos, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vagos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vagos is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vagos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in White's guard! Nice work there by Vagos!
White trying to control the position.
Vagos postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Vagos looking to pass the guard.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White pulls Vagos in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to stand up but Vagos isn't so interested in that idea.
Vagos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vagos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White keeping full guard, as Vagos tries to pass.
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White punching from the bottom.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vagos can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vagos rolls with it to try and escape but White cranks on the arm and Vagos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin White!
Justin White retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Justin White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ontari Vagos spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back stronger, wiser and I do want to wish my opponent well in their future endeavors.'.
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