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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Steed (ranked 4080 p4p, 443 weight class) and MIcheal Myers (ranked 5899 p4p, 573 weight class). Myers has chosen Halloween (Michael Myers) Theme Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buck Steed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MIcheal Myers!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steed throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Myers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steed throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Steed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steed moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers cracks Steed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myers throws a body punch but Steed moves out of range.
Myers slips under a jab from Steed.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myers checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steed closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Steed.
Myers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steed is stalling here.
Myers can't break the clinch.
Steed stalling.
Myers is trying to break free.
Steed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steed tries to work over Myers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steed leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steed tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
Steed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myers is trying to break the clinch but Steed is controlling him.
Steed lands a body punch.
Steed misses with a body punch.
Steed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like MIcheal Myers has been cut.
Steed stalling.
Steed can't find room to land a body shot as Myers controls the action.
I was talking to Steed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steed slowing the pace effectively.
Steed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steed gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Steed lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Steed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buck Steed.
Steed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Steed misses the target.
Steed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Steed is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Steed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steed.
Steed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Myers on the side of the head.
Myers looks to score with a jab to the body but Steed is just out of range.
A low kick from Myers misses
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers blocks a head kick by Steed.
Steed throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steed has managed to clinch.
Myers wants to get back to striking at distance but Steed won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Myers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Steed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MIcheal Myers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steed checks a low kick from Myers.
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steed.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steed.
Steed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Myers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Myers throws a low kick, looking for Steed's leg but Steed calmly moves out of range.
Buck Steed is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Steed moved out of range nicely.
Myers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steed is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Steed has Myers up against the cage in a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steed here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steed has Myers pushed against the cage.
Steed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myers.
Steed misses with some punches.
Steed lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steed tries to work over Myers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to circle away but Steed has him pinned against the cage.
Myers blocking some punches.
Steed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steed lands a body punch.
Steed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buck Steed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steed lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers looking for a takedown.
Steed struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Steed.
Steed slowing the pace effectively.
Myers is looking to break free of the clinch but Steed has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Steed fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Steed can't find room to land a body shot as Myers controls the action.
Myers prevents a body shot from Steed.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Steed.
Myers is trying to break the clinch but Steed is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Steed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Steed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Steed.
Steed lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Steed.
Steed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myers can do to turn this around?
Steed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Steed misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Steed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on MIcheal Myers's cut.
That's time! Steed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Steed misses with a hook
and Steed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
Steed checks a low kick from Myers.
Steed misses with a looping right.
Steed blocks a head kick by Myers.
Steed throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steed throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steed just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Steed misses with a head kick.
Steed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myers's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Steed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steed moves into range and clinches up with Myers.
Steed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Myers up against the cage.
Steed effectively controlling the action here.
Steed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Steed tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steed looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers throws a body punch but Steed moves out of range.
Steed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Myers missing with a left hand there. Steed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Myers counters with a nice body shot.
Steed missing with a left hand there. Myers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myers throws out a counter right but Steed avoids it with no problem.
Myers defending well as Steed loads up on a big left hand.
Steed 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steed misses with a body punch
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steed wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.
Myers shapes to counter with a head kick.
Steed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Myers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steed lands with a good body shot.
Myers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Myers throws out a loose jab but Steed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steed scores with the left hand. Myers knows he should have avoided that one.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steed.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a jab when Steed was well out of range.
A jab from Myers misses.
MIcheal Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Myers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steed looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Myers flicks out a counter leg kick but Steed steps away.
Steed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Steed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers wants to land a leg kick but Steed is out of range.
Myers throws a nice looking combination but Steed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myers misses with a right hand
and Steed counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Steed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steed 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Steed!
Buck Steed bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 3558 p4p, 318 weight class) and Vika Partio (ranked 5109 p4p, 414 weight class). Partio has chosen Boom! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
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158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vika Partio!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Partio misses.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov clinches up with Partio and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov has Partio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Partio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Partio working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Partio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Partio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Partio prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Partio lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Partio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Partio gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Partio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Partio to the mat but Partio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Partio misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Partio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Partio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Partio is trying to keep an underhook but Nurmagomedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Partio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Partio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Partio to sweep him here.
Partio pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Partio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partio is still trying to improve position.
Partio has his hands on Nurmagomedov's head, controlling the position.
Partio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Partio controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Partio's control of his arms but Partio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Partio is on top in guard.
Partio looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Partio is one step ahead there.
Partio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Partio misses with a straight right.
Partio stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Nurmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Partio to the ground. Nurmagomedov is now in Partio's guard.
Partio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Partio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Partio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Partio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio.
Partio scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Partio prevents it.
Partio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Partio breaks the clinch.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Partio defends it nicely.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Partio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Partio continues to drive forward.
Partio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Vika Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Partio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Partio pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Partio blocks nicely.
Partio has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Partio to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Partio's guard and throws a big left but Partio blocks it.
Partio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partio has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Partio pushes Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov has Partio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Partio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Partio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Partio manages to break the clinch.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Nurmagomedov blocks the low kick.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Partio sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio controlling the position.
Partio wants to sweep but no luck.
Partio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Partio.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Partio lands with a good body shot.
Partio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Partio pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Partio stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Partio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Partio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Partio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Partio pushes him off.
Partio wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Partio counters with a crisp one two that drops Nurmagomedov! Partio thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nurmagomedov to his feet! Nurmagomedov is in big trouble!
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio cracks Nurmagomedov with a left hook right on the temple and Nurmagomedov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Partio lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Nurmagomedov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vika Partio!
Vika Partio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Paul Valens (ranked 1579 p4p, 164 weight class) and Gregory O Connor (ranked 3672 p4p, 351 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Paul Valens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory O Connor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Connor throws a low kick, looking for Valens's leg but Valens calmly moves out of range.
O Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O Connor.
O Connor throws a shot to the body.
Valens connects with a high kick.
O Connor lands with a right hand.
Valens connects with a looping right hand.
Valens lands a lovely overhand right.
Valens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Connor.
O Connor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Connor misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as O Connor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Valens scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from O Connor.
O Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valens throws a leg kick but O Connor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on O Connor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid body kick from Valens.
O Connor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valens checks it well.
O Connor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.
O Connor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valens.
Valens throwing a counter right hand but O Connor manages to avoid it.
Valens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valens.
Valens throws a sloppy head kick and O Connor moves out of range easily.
O Connor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Connor misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valens.
Valens connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Connor taking some punishment here, with Valens in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Valens in particular looking to stall.
Valens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens is looking for a kimura here.
Valens thows a huge punch but O Connor dodges it nicely.
Valens working O Connor over with strikes.
We've been hearing that Valens has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Valens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Connor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
O Connor is in trouble now - Valens has advanced to mount!
Valens 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens scoring with strikes but O Connor is staying in there.
The referee warns O Connor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
O Connor is trying desperately to improve position.
O Connor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valens with good strikes from the mount here!
Valens prevents O Connor from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valens working the ground and pound.
O Connor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valens has just dragged him back down to the mat.
O Connor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valens is putting a hurting on O Connor here, landing some big shots from side control.
O Connor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connor is looking for a sweep.
Valens wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Connor keeps working.
O Connor sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor tries to get to full guard but Valens has control of the leg.
Valens slips a nice elbow through O Connor's hands, connecting with O Connor's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valens lands a nice short elbow.
Jan Paul Valens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Connor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valens.
Valens winds up and cracks O Connor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Connor can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Connor wants to improve his position but Valens is controlling well.
O Connor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Connor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Connor has escaped and now he's on top!
O Connor stopping the sweep attempt from Valens.
Valens is trying to control the position but O Connor postures up.
O Connor stopping the sweep attempt from Valens.
O Connor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
O Connor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valens.
O Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valens trying to control but O Connor is working from the bottom.
Valens throws a big right hand that misses.
O Connor keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Valens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Connor keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Valens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Connor's guard.
O Connor is looking for a sweep. Valens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valens is keen to just control but O Connor is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Connor tries to roll over but Valens keeps him under control.
O Connor has his hands clasped together around Valens's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
O Connor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for O Connor.
O Connor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valens eats them both and turns towards O Connor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jan Paul Valens is winning the standup battle so far.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Connor moves away.
O Connor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Connor's sensitive parts.
Valens has O Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch but Valens keeps him there for the moment.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch but Valens keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valens has him pressed against the cage.
Valens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Connor working hard to break the clinch.
Valens can't get the takedown.
A short left from Valens.
A shot in the inside from Valens.
O Connor tries to break the clinch but Valens is controlling the position.
Valens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Connor or not.
O Connor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Connor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valens lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valens lands an uppercut.
O Connor is trying to force a seperation but Valens has the dominant position.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valens keeps control of O Connor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. O Connor can't fight it off and eventually Valens manages to take the fight to the floor. O Connor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
O Connor trying to keep a closed guard but Valens is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that O Connor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Valens 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.
Gregory O Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens advances position into side control!
Valens taking a breather here.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valens 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carlos Luciano (ranked 1376 p4p, 192 weight class) and Amr Al As (ranked 1518 p4p, 214 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Carlos Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amr Al As!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al As throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano throws a counter high kick but Al As was just alert enough to avoid it.
Al As misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luciano slips a jab from Al As.
Al As looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Al As has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Al As swinging wildly here.
Luciano throws the left hand but Al As avoids the punch easily.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al As misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano throws a hook but Al As blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al As lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Al As swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al As catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al As throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Al As does no damage.
Nice cross by Al As.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al As.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al As! But no joy.
Amr Al As seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano misses with a head kick.
Al As lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
Luciano jabs at Al As's body.
Al As looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
It appears Luciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al As 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.
Al As smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al As feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano tests Al As's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al As tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Al As ducks down to avoid it.
Al As swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al As throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Al As counters with a stiff right hand.
Al As will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano lands a front kick.
Al As moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Al As's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Luciano lands a big head kick that sends Al As tumbling to the mat! Luciano takes a step backwards and waves Al As back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Al As is rocked!
It looks like Amr Al As has been cut.
Al As looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Al As is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al As misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Al As.
Luciano ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Al As's jaw. Al As's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Luciano does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Carlos Luciano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Vargas (ranked 2625 p4p, 258 weight class) and Ricardo Cruz (ranked 1913 p4p, 200 weight class). Vargas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drake - Trophies. Ricardo Cruz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johny Vargas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vargas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
I was talking to Vargas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vargas.
Cruz lands a nice elbow.
Vargas avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vargas defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Vargas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.
Vargas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vargas is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looking to slow down the pace here.
Cruz tries to stall but Vargas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses.
Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vargas is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruz pulls Vargas into guard.
Cruz working for a triangle but Vargas defends it easily.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vargas stops Cruz from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas 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.
Vargas is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Vargas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vargas trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Vargas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Vargas is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vargas in particular looking to stall.
Vargas working Cruz over with strikes.
Vargas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vargas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vargas drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Still in half guard, Vargas seems content to control.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Vargas seems content to control.
Vargas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz has hold of Vargas's hands but Vargas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vargas in particular looking to stall.
Vargas is working for a submission of some sort.
Vargas not doing much here.
Vargas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vargas shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Vargas distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Vargas looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Vargas won't let him.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vargas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vargas cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Vargas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vargas tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Vargas content to stall in guard here.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas with a nice head shot there.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vargas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vargas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vargas working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vargas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz is not content to let Vargas control the position.
Vargas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vargas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruz down.
Vargas scoring with punches and elbows.
Vargas scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is not content to let Vargas control the position.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Vargas working the ground and pound from side control.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Vargas working the body and head with strikes.
Vargas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cruz is rocked!
Vargas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas working the ground and pound.
Vargas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vargas cracks Cruz with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Vargas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cruz is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Vargas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
An out of breath Johny Vargas 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Jostrzebski (ranked 2908 p4p, 141 weight class) and Frankie Hollywood (ranked 2401 p4p, 116 weight class). Jostrzebski comes to the cage accompanied by Sucker For Pain. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Jostrzebski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood misses with a straight left.
Hollywood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot.
Hollywood misses with a wild combination.
Jostrzebski throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Hollywood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jostrzebski finds it's way round the side to connect with Hollywood's head.
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Jostrzebski throws a hook but Hollywood blocks it.
Jostrzebski throws a looping overhand right but Hollywood ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood throws a lazy right hand but Jostrzebski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jostrzebski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
Hollywood takes one to the chin there.
Hollywood throws a series of punches but Jostrzebski avoids them all with ease.
Jostrzebski jabs Hollywood right on the nose. Hollywood blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut. Hollywood saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jostrzebski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Hollywood.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hollywood misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood looks to throw the jab but Jostrzebski is out of range.
Hollywood misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Jostrzebski ducks down to avoid it.
Jostrzebski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hollywood throws a hook but Jostrzebski avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jostrzebski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jostrzebski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hollywood misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jostrzebski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hollywood 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.
Hollywood throws a jab when Jostrzebski was well out of range.
It looked like Jostrzebski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jostrzebski lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hollywood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jostrzebski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollywood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hollywood is rocked!
Jostrzebski darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Hollywood's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Jostrzebski before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Jostrzebski!
Joseph Jostrzebski made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 986 p4p, 107 weight class) and Adam Baumann (ranked 1511 p4p, 182 weight class). Baumann has chosen Bombs Over Baghdad as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
278 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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22
247 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high 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
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Baumann!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baumann connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Baumann takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baumann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baumann scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baumann.
Ragnarsson drives through and clinches with Baumann against the cage.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baumann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baumann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Baumann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Baumann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baumann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baumann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baumann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Baumann.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baumann.
A short left from Baumann.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Baumann blocks it.
Baumann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ragnarsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baumann has Ragnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnarsson keeps control of Baumann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baumann.
Baumann's coach down at Cozad MMA Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baumann's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baumann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baumann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baumann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baumann blocks an uppercut.
Baumann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baumann blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Baumann avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Baumann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Baumann blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Baumann's head.
A body shot lands from Baumann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Baumann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baumann has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ragnarsson regains guard immediately.
Ragnarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Baumann off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Baumann checks a low kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baumann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baumann just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Ragnarsson has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baumann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
Baumann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baumann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumann swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baumann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baumann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
Baumann misses with the head strike.
Baumann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baumann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baumann blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Baumann controls his hands.
Baumann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ragnarsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baumann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Baumann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baumann.
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 Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Baumann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Baumann down.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Baumann moved out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Baumann moved away.
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Baumann throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baumann pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baumann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ragnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baumann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Baumann's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ragnarsson controlling from the top position.
Baumann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Baumann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ragnarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baumann has Ragnarsson in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baumann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baumann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baumann has an active guard here but Ragnarsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Ragnarsson wants to pass the guard but Baumann is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ragnarsson in particular looking to stall.
Ragnarsson is thwarting Baumann's attempts to control the position.
Baumann wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baumann wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
Baumann manages to get to full guard.
Ragnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ragnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Baumann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Baumann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Baumann looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Baumann avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baumann.
Baumann scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baumann's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Baumann misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Baumann.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Baumann.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baumann misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Baumann should have avoided that one.
Baumann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baumann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baumann throws a combination that misses
and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baumann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson cracks Baumann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baumann misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baumann throws a sloppy body shot
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baumann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnarsson defends it nicely.
Ragnarsson cracks Baumann with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ragnarsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baumann to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baumann. That did some damage!
Baumann tries to clinch
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Baumann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Baumann staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baumann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Baumann off the cage and back into range.
Ragnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Baumann does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baumann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baumann somewhat.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baumann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baumann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Baumann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Donk. Ragnarsson catches Baumann right on the button with a cross.
Baumann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarsson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Ragnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 900 p4p, 129 weight class) and The Metaphysical Magician (ranked 4322 p4p, 492 weight class). Qasi comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. 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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166 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Qasi misses.
A head kick from Qasi lands but Magician takes it in his stride.
Qasi lands an overhand right.
Magician with a poor takedown
and Qasi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Qasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qasi throws a hook but Magician blocks it.
Magician tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magician tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qasi swivels and escapes.
A shot to the liver by Qasi. Beautiful body shot.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Magician.
Magician feints the counter takedown.
Magician darts in looking for a takedown but Qasi gets double underhooks and turns Magician into the cage.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magician.
Qasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magician moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magician.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Qasi's waist but Qasi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magician off to one side.
Qasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qasi dips to his left and cracks Magician with an uppercut!
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Magician uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi cracks Magician with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Qasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Magician. Magician gets slowly back to his feet.
Qasi cracks a nice hook into Magician's ribs.
Qasi scores with a punch to the head.
Qasi jabs Magician right on the nose. Magician blinks but takes it well.
Qasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magician tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qasi swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magician uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Magician changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Qasi.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
Qasi missing with a left hand there. Magician was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magician misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Qasi.
Qasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magician slips under a jab.
Qasi swinging wildly here.
Magician tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magician takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Qasi scores with a nice right hand.
Magician has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magician throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qasi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck for Magician with that takedown attempt.
Qasi throws a jab when Magician was well out of range.
Magician changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Qasi scores with a hook.
Magician ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Magician tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magician looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magician decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Qasi manages to get to full guard.
Qasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi controlling the action here.
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magician defends it well.
Magician is trying to control but can't.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Magician won't allow it.
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Magician is working away.
Magician wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Magician moves out of range of the strikes.
Magician closes the distance and clinches up with Qasi, looking for a takedown. Magician pushes Qasi against the cage but Qasi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magician has his takedown stuffed
and Magician takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi throws a jab when Magician was well out of range.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Magician will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Magician takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Qasi misses with a double jab.
Magician looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magician dives in and scores a takedown into Qasi's guard.
Magician got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magician has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Qasi trying to control the position.
Qasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magician can do to turn this around?
Magician preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.
Qasi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magician is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Magician has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Magician wants to control the position but Qasi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Magician is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Magician is not content to let Qasi control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magician trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magician moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Qasi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Qasi advances to half guard.
Magician is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magician tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Qasi wants to control but Magician is keeping him busy.
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
Magician is defending against the submission attempts here by Qasi.
Magician wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Qasi stuffs the takedown.
Qasi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
Magician uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Qasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qasi connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magician takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magician throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magician changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qasi tries to avoid it but Magician manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qasi to the ground. Qasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Magician sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi scores with a jab.
Qasi throws a one two combo.
Qasi connects with the punch.
Magician has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qasi scores with a jab to the head.
Qasi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magician dives in for a single leg takedown but Qasi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Magician ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Qasi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magician.
Qasi throws a combination. Magician tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magician fails with the takedown
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magician.
Azar Qasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi connects with a body shot that sends Magician's belly button to the back.
Qasi lands a body shot.
Qasi scores with the left hand. Magician knows he should have avoided that one.
Magician will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magician doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Qasi. That snapped Magician's head back.
Qasi catches Magician with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magician shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Qasi defends it nicely.
Magician has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magician there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qasi thuds a left hand into Magician's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.
Magician takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magician is rocked!
Magician dives in and grabs Qasi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Qasi pushes down on Magician's head and hops out.
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
so Magician counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking for a guillotine here but Magician defends easily.
Qasi wants to sweep here but Magician controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard.
Magician looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Qasi has picked Magician up and slammed him! Magician can't keep hold of the triangle and Qasi manages to pass to side control!
Magician struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Magician is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magician looks to move to half guard but instead Qasi has passed into mount! Damn!
Qasi has control of Magician's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magician regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magician is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magician is squirming around, avoiding Qasi's attempts to control the action.
Qasi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magician is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Qasi controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi 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.
Magician tries for a takedown but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magician.
Magician feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qasi.
Magician uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Magician closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magician's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magician's back!
Qasi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Magician's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Azar Qasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magician has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Qasi avoiding Magician 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Qasi.
Qasi tries to get the hooks in deep but Magician pushed the leg off.
Magician wants to escape the position.
Qasi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Magician has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is persistently looking for the submission but Magician is defending it well.
Magician tries to escape but Qasi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Magician showing good submission defense here.
Qasi tries to get the hooks in deep but Magician pushed the leg off.
Magician trying to control the action but Qasi just sinks the hooks in.
Qasi controlling well, preventing Magician from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Magician doesn't escape.
Magician is really stuck here.
Magician is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magician fending off the submission attempt from Qasi.
Magician rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Qasi works his way into full mount!
Magician is looking to improve his position but Qasi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi works his way to his opponent's back.
Qasi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Magician can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qasi working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi had his way with The Metaphysical Magician in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Qasi misses with a looping left.
Magician with a poor takedown
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magician with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qasi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Magician is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Magician scores with a takedown into Qasi's guard.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
Qasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician is looking to improve his position.
Magician slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magician is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi controlling from the top position.
Magician keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
The Metaphysical Magician has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Qasi drops back looking for a leg! Magician is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magician manages to kick Qasi off! Qasi jumps back into Magician's guard.
Magician is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magician throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Qasi escapes and throws Magician's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Qasi is working to tighten his grip on Magician's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Magician has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Qasi is really squeezing tight and eventually Magician passes out! Qasi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Azar Qasi!
After winning the bout, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 271 p4p, 36 weight class) and Rosco Ladd (ranked 696 p4p, 98 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mamedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalid Mamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
A nice side step and Ladd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mamedov misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ladds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ladd tries to bum rush Mamedov with a series of wild strikes but Mamedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ladd blocks a jab.
Mamedov lands a nice shot that snaps Ladd's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
Mamedov throws a combination that misses
and Ladd counters with a nice body shot.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ladd throws an off balance right hand
and Mamedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ladd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mamedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ladd.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ladd as he connects with a hook.
Mamedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ladd blocking some punches.
Ladd is trying to break the clinch but Mamedov is controlling him.
Mamedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Mamedov lands a shoulder strike.
Ladd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Mamedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Ladd loads up on a big right hand but Mamedov slips the punch.
Ladd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ladd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mamedov connects with a body shot.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
Ladd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Ladd moved out of range nicely.
Ladd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamedov.
A jab from Ladd misses.
Mamedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Ladd moved out of range.
A cross from Mamedov lands.
Ladd throws a hook but Mamedov blocks it.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Ladd thuds a left hand into Mamedov's body.
Ladd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ladd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ladd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ladd's head.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov misses with a right hand
and Ladd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Ladd's head but Ladd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ladd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Mamedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ladd manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov works the jab nicely.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Ladd moved out of range.
Ladd slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamedov misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ladd misses.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Mamedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ladd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Mamedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ladd fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamedov clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mamedov.
Ladd is trying to force a seperation but Mamedov has the dominant position.
Mamedov scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Ladd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamedov tries to work over Ladd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamedov slips a jab and a cross from Ladd.
Mamedov lands with a cross.
Ladd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ladd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Mamedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd misses with a hook to the body
and Mamedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
Ladd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamedov missing with a left hand there. Ladd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Ladd's shoulder, as Ladd tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Ladd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov 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.
Ladd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a right hand
and Ladd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Ladd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ladd, pushing him back against the cage.
Mamedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ladd can do to turn this around?
Mamedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ladd throws out the jab.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd throws a hook but Mamedov blocks it.
Nice jab there from Ladd.
Mamedov has managed to clinch.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch but Mamedov keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.
Ladd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ladd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ladd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamedov misses with a looping right.
Mamedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mamedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ladd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamedov misses the body punch
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
Ladd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Ladd moved out of range.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamedov misses the target.
Ladd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mamedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Mamedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamedov avoids the body shot from Ladd.
It looked like Mamedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mamedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Ladd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Mamedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mamedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov connects with a right hand. Ladd shakes it off.
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ladd.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Ladd's head but Ladd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamedov misses with a hook to the body
and Ladd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ladd staying out of range there.
Ladd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov throws an off balance right hand
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and Mamedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Mamedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mamedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ladd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mamedov throws a hook but Ladd blocks it.
Mamedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
Mamedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ladd off the cage and back into range.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Ladd misses with a straight left.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but Ladd ducks down to avoid it.
Mamedov misses with a combination
and Ladd counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Mamedov tries to clinch but Ladd is having none of it.
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamedov tries to counter by clinching up but Ladd breaks away and moves out of range.
Ladd lands a body shot.
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!
Mamedov misses with a straight left.
Ladd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ladd's head.
Khalid Mamedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ladd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamedov.
Mamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Mamedov misses.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Ladd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamedov.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ladd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 Khalid Mamedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ladd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov thuds his right hand into Ladd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Ladd misses.
Ladd misses with a body shot
letting Mamedov counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Ladd.
Ladd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and Ladd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamedov thinking.
Mamedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ladd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamedov scrambles back to his feet.
Mamedov clinches up with Ladd and pushes him back against the cage.
Mamedov lands with a left to the head.
Ladd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good body shot from Ladd.
Still in the clinch, Mamedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ladd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamedov.
Mamedov looks to throw the jab but Ladd is out of range.
Mamedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ladd counters with a three punch combo that has Mamedov backing up. Mamedov nods at Ladd to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd moves out of range of the strikes.
Ladd cracks Mamedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ladd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamedov circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Mamedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Ladd.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Ladd moved out of range nicely.
Mamedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mamedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ladd digs a good hook to Mamedov's body.
Ladd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mamedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladd is just out of range.
A jab from Ladd finds it's way through Mamedov's defenses.
Ladd misses with a two punch combination.
Ladd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ladd lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov lands a jab to the nose.
Ladd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Ladd blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ladd.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Mamedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamedov clinches.
Mamedov misses with some punches.
Mamedov tries to work over Ladd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Mamedov as the two fighters clinch.
Ladd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mamedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ladd can turn it around.
Ladd blocks an uppercut.
Ladd tries to break the clinch but Mamedov is controlling the position.
Ladd is trying to break the clinch but Mamedov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov lands a shot to the body.
Mamedov lands a shot to the body.
Ladd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ladd is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov.
Ladd working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ladds head.
Mamedov breaks the clinch.
Mamedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mamedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mamedov forces Ladd back against the cage and clinches.
Mamedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ladd is rocked!
Ladd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ladd is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamedov finish him?
Ladd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamedov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Mamedov.
Khalid Mamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khalid Mamedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mamedov pushes Ladd against the cage. Mamedov is working some dirty boxing. Mamedov pushes off with a quick right hook! Ladd goes down! Ladd tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mamedov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Razmig Grigorian (ranked 147 p4p, 22 weight class) and T-R-T Vitor (ranked 523 p4p, 75 weight class). Grigorian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. 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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192 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmig Grigorian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, T-R-T Vitor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grigorian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Vitor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitor.
Grigorian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vitor is able to avoid easily.
Vitor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Vitor cracks the inside of Grigorian's front leg.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vitor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Vitor lands with a straight right. Grigorian didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian is looking to clinch.
Grigorian connects with a jab.
Vitor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab.
Vitor cracks the inside of Grigorian's front leg.
Vitor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grigorian counters with a good low kick that Vitor was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Grigorian.
A good leg kick by Grigorian.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
Grigorian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vitor's hands.
Vitor misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like T-R-T Vitor has been cut.
Grigorian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vitor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitor misses with a punch to the body.
Vitor swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Vitor blocking some punches.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitor's elbow.
Vitor can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitor misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitor.
Vitor gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vitor on the inside.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian tries to work over Vitor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Vitor lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Vitor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian cracks Vitor with a nice body shot.
Grigorian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitor's elbow.
Vitor blocks an uppercut.
Vitor misses with a body punch.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
A short left from Vitor.
Vitor prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Vitor misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vitor misses with some punches.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Vitor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vitor looks winded!
Grigorian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vitor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitor.
A body shot lands from Vitor.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Vitor controls the action.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitor misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitor blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Vitor blocks a body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Vitor has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Vitor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian is working Vitor over against the cage.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Grigorian lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian lands with a left to the head.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vitor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razmig Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on T-R-T Vitor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Vitor slips the punch.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Vitor.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grigorian.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigorian swings for the body but Vitor moves out of range.
Grigorian moves out of range as Vitor throws a body kick.
Oooooh!!! Grigorian has knocked Vitor down with a huge combo! Grigorian steps away and waves a wobbly Vitor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vitor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitor moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitor is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Vitor seems to have recovered his senses.
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Vitor's leg but Vitor calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Grigorian tenderised Vitor's leg. Vitor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Vitor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigorian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vitor throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target.
Vitor takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Vitor throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Razmig Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Vitor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian tries to land a body kick
and Vitor counters with a thumping low kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that Vitor semi-blocks.
That has opened up T-R-T Vitor's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grigorian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Vitor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vitor can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitor has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Vitor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitor.
Vitor misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Vitor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Razmig Grigorian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vitor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
Vitor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Vitor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Vitor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian is working Vitor over against the cage.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Vitor avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Vitor tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian lands a shot to the body.
Vitor is breathing heavily.
Grigorian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Vitor blocking some punches.
Vitor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The cut above T-R-T Vitor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vitors head.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Vitor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vitor backwards.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Vitor.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigorian.
A short right from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian is working Vitor over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian throws a big uppercut that drops Vitor! More strikes from Grigorian and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vitor lies dazed against the cage as Grigorian celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Razmig Grigorian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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