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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 5369 p4p, 488 weight class) and Petchuangtong Sitsongrit (ranked 5690 p4p, 505 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuangtong Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakmongkol Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit rushes Sakmongkol Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petchuangtong Sitsongrit.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petchuangtong Sitsongrit up against the cage.
The referee calls for Sakmongkol Sitsongrit to work.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit jumps guard but Sakmongkol Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit rushes Petchuangtong Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Sakmongkol Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit is trying to push Sakmongkol Sitsongrit away but Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petchuangtong Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit tries to score a body lock takedown but Sakmongkol Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petchuangtong Sitsongrit pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petchuangtong Sitsongrit.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit cracks the inside of Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit moves out of range as Sakmongkol Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit rushes Petchuangtong Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit has Sakmongkol Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sakmongkol Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit jumps guard and drags Sakmongkol Sitsongrit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 10:9
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 10:9
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Zigrand (ranked 24080 p4p, 629 weight class) and Teddy Toivonen (ranked 4845 p4p, 505 weight class). Zigrand comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Never back down. Zigrand has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Teddy Toivonen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Zigrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zigrand misses with a combination
and Toivonen counters with a three punch combo that has Zigrand backing up. Zigrand nods at Toivonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Toivonen lands a jab-cross combination.
Toivonen moves into range and clinches up with Zigrand.
Toivonen decides to pull guard.
Toivonen wants to stand but Zigrand is controlling the position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Toivonen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Zigrand is breathing heavily.
Zigrand gets underhooks to prevent Toivonen's takedown attempt.
Toivonen can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zigrand is trying to pull guard but Toivonen has him pressed against the cage.
Zigrand has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Toivonen uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toivonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toivonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toivonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zigrand will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Toivonen gets to his feet. Zigrand looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Toivonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daniel Zigrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Toivonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Toivonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Toivonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zigrand back to the cage. Toivonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Toivonen works over Zigrand's head and body with a nice combination.
Toivonen pushes Zigrand up against the cage in a clinch.
Toivonen jumps guard.
Toivonen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Toivonen scores with a one two! Zigrand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Toivonen lands a jab-cross combination.
Zigrand is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigrand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toivonen counters with a series of strikes that sends Zigrand to the canvas! Toivonen follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Oh Zigrand is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zigrand is working an open guard so Toivonen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Toivonen rushes Zigrand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Toivonen pulls guard effortlessly.
Zigrand seems to have got his legs back now.
Toivonen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zigrand is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toivonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zigrand, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Zigrand's ribs.
Toivonen clinches.
Zigrand tries to break the clinch but Toivonen is controlling the position.
Toivonen gets control of Zigrand's arms and successfully pulls guard. Toivonen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Toivonen pushes Zigrand off and scrambles back to his feet.
Toivonen drives through and clinches with Zigrand against the cage.
Toivonen pulls guard successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Zigrand from controlling successfully.
Toivonen wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Toivonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Toivonen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Toivonen clinches up against the cage.
Toivonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Zigrand prevents the takedown attempt.
Toivonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Toivonen not doing much here.
Toivonen wants to pass the guard but Zigrand is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen is pressing down on Zigrand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zigrand is holding on for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Toivonen stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zigrand has his takedown stuffed
and Toivonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Zigrand tries to keep at a distance but Toivonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toivonen successfully pulls guard.
Toivonen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zigrand off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Toivonen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zigrand misses with a takedown
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zigrand, pushing him back against the cage.
Toivonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zigrand pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daniel Zigrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Toivonen.
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen lands a jab-cross combination.
Toivonen clinches up against the cage.
Toivonen jumps guard and drags Zigrand to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Toivonen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zigrand presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Toivonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Toivonen drags the fight down to the ground.
Toivonen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zigrand is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen jumps into guard, dragging Zigrand to the mat.
Toivonen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigrand gets tackled into the cage by Toivonen. Toivonen maintains the clinch.
Toivonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toivonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Toivonen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Toivonen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zigrand slaps away a takedown attempt from Toivonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toivonen rushes Zigrand and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Toivonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Toivonen moves into the clinch.
Toivonen successfully pulls guard.
Toivonen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Toivonen successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Toivonen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
Daniel Zigrand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen feints a jab promting Zigrand to slip. Toivonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zigrand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toivonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toivonen is trying to trip Zigrand. He has hold of a leg but Zigrand is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Toivonen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Toivonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toivonen is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Zigrand is retaining full guard.
Teddy Toivonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zigrand being controlled here, momentarily.
Toivonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zigrand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toivonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toivonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Toivonen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Toivonen scores with a three punch combo!
Toivonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zigrand, pushing him back against the cage.
Zigrand jumps guard but Toivonen stands there with Zigrand around his waist. Zigrand gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zigrand tries to pull guard but Toivonen won't allow it.
Toivonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toivonen clinches up with Zigrand and pushes him back against the cage.
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teddy Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen has closed the distance and engaged Zigrand in a clinch.
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Toivonen scores with a one two! Zigrand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Toivonen closes the distance and clinches.
Toivonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toivonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daniel Zigrand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teddy Toivonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zigrand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Toivonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toivonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Toivonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darko Pulovic (ranked 4910 p4p, 457 weight class) and Phil Halls (ranked 24989 p4p, 572 weight class). Phil Halls has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darko Pulovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Halls!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halls throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulovic counters with a nice body shot.
Halls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halls eats them both and turns towards Pulovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Halls fails with the takedown
letting Pulovic counter with a right hand.
Pulovic throws a combination. Halls tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Phil Halls has been cut.
Halls throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pulovic counters with a left to the body.
Halls closes the distance and clinches up with Pulovic, looking for a takedown. Halls pushes Pulovic against the cage but Pulovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Pulovic's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pulovic checks a low kick from Halls.
It looked like Pulovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Halls gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pulovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Darko Pulovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Halls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halls tries for a takedown but Pulovic circles away easily
and Pulovic counters with a left and a right that stings Halls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pulovic counters with a series of strikes. Halls will be more careful next time no doubt.
Halls takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Halls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Halls looks to move away, Pulovic throws a big counter combo but Halls just gets out of the way.
Pulovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Halls misses with a takedown
and Pulovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halls tries for a takedown but Pulovic circles away easily
and Pulovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulovic throws a one two combo.
Pulovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Halls is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halls has a takedown stuffed.
Pulovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halls is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulovic finish him?
Pulovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halls sprawls well initially but Pulovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pulovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halls seems to have recovered his senses.
Halls is refusing to be controlled, as Pulovic sits in half guard.
Pulovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pulovic.
Pulovic trying to control from half guard but Halls is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halls is controlling Pulovic's trapped leg to prevent Pulovic from advancing to side control.
Halls is looking to improve his position.
Pulovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halls keeps working.
Pulovic tries to stand and escape but Halls is controlling the position.
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.
Halls looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pulovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halls looks for a takedown but Pulovic sprawls well.
Pulovic is looking for a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Pulovic. No joy for Halls on that attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halls lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pulovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pulovic throws a big counter combination but Halls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pulovic pinned against the cage. Pulovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulovic defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Pulovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Halls's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Halls misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halls fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Pulovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darko Pulovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pulovic works over Halls's head and body with a nice combination.
Halls shoots and misses
and Pulovic counters with a left to the body.
Darko Pulovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Halls.
Halls misses with a takedown
and Pulovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulovic is looking to wear down Halls with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halls with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pulovic counters with a one-two to the body.
That has opened up Phil Halls's cut even more.
Halls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pulovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulovic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Halls. Halls gets slowly back to his feet.
Halls is breathing heavily.
Halls moves into the clinch successfully.
Halls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pulovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pulovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Halls tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pulovic counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Pulovic.
Pulovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halls has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Halls takes the fight into the clinch.
Pulovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halls can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulovic taking a breather.
Halls blocks a body shot from Pulovic.
Pulovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halls displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pulovic up against the cage.
Halls is trying to drag Pulovic to the mat but Pulovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pulovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Halls gets an underhook and turns Pulovic into the cage.
Halls keeps control of Pulovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halls manages to pull guard.
Pulovic trying to control but Halls is working from the bottom.
Pulovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pulovic wants to control from the top but Halls keeps moving.
Halls has Pulovic pulled in close to control his posture.
Halls is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pulovic is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pulovic wants to control from the top but Halls keeps moving.
Halls throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halls gets a clinch.
Pulovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Halls jumps guard.
Pulovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Halls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulovic passes Halls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Pulovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Halls's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pulovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Halls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pulovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halls shoots and misses
and Pulovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halls instigates a clinch.
Halls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darko Pulovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Halls.
Pulovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halls shoots in for a takedown but Pulovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulovic feints a jab promting Halls to slip. Pulovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Halls slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Pulovic as Halls shoots in.
Pulovic throws a big counter combination but Halls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halls darts in trying to clinch
and Pulovic counters with a left and a right that stings Halls.
Halls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halls looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Halls looks to move away, Pulovic throws a big counter combo but Halls just gets out of the way.
Halls tries for a takedown but Pulovic circles away easily
and Pulovic counters with a left and a right that stings Halls.
Halls tries to clinch but Pulovic moves away
and Pulovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Halls takes the fight into the clinch.
Pulovic is trying to drag Halls to the mat but Halls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Halls is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pulovic can't fight it off and eventually Halls manages to take the fight to the floor. Pulovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phil Halls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulovic trying to strike off his back.
Pulovic pushes a forearm under Halls's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Halls is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darko Pulovic!
Darko Pulovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Neuton (ranked 24437 p4p, 615 weight class) and Benson Nextwill (ranked 4850 p4p, 492 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isaac Neuton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benson Nextwill!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nextwill with a jab.
We've been informed that Nextwill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benson Nextwill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nextwill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Neuton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nextwill.
An attempted straight right counter from Neuton misses the target.
Neuton moves into the clinch successfully.
Nextwill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nextwill is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nextwill digs a right hand underneath Neuton's ribcage. Neuton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Neuton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nextwill regains guard immediately.
Nextwill has his feet on Neuton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neuton.
Nextwill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Neuton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nextwill to score with a decent uppercut.
Nextwill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neuton manages to avoid it.
Neuton misses with a double jab
and Nextwill comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Neuton stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Nextwill is on him like rabid pit bull! Neuton slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Nextwill!
Benson Nextwill took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Roberts (ranked 4829 p4p, 469 weight class) and Dzik Poddawacz (ranked 4172 p4p, 436 weight class). Dzik Poddawacz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dzik Poddawacz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poddawacz drops his hands momentarily and Roberts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poddawacz circles away quickly and effectively.
Poddawacz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Poddawacz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts staying out of range there.
Roberts misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Poddawacz.
Poddawacz loads up on a big right hand but Roberts slips the punch.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poddawacz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poddawacz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Poddawacz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poddawacz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but Poddawacz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddawacz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poddawacz on the ground.
Poddawacz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Roberts tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Poddawacz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dzik Poddawacz!
Dzik Poddawacz 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beavis Butthead (ranked 4205 p4p, 306 weight class) and Queen Boudica (ranked 4139 p4p, 304 weight class). Butthead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ratfinks, Suicide Tanks and Cannibal Girls. Boudica is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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141 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Beavis Butthead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Queen Boudica!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudica throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boudica turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butthead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boudica shoots in for a takedown but Butthead shows good takedown defense.
Butthead drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudica is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Butthead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butthead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Butthead preventing the sweep.
Butthead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boudica has control of Butthead's left arm, preventing Butthead from doing any damage.
Butthead postures up in Boudica's guard and throws a big left but Boudica blocks it.
Butthead throwing strikes from guard but Boudica blocks nicely.
Butthead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butthead throws a strike but Boudica rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boudica looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boudica is standing up over Butthead. Butthead looks to escape but Boudica dives into side control.
Butthead takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Butthead struggling a bit here.
Boudica thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Butthead can't do much from the bottom here.
Boudica working the strikes but Butthead uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boudica is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudica is nestled in close to Butthead, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Butthead keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Butthead tries to get to full guard but Boudica has control of the leg.
Boudica drops an elbow to the side of Butthead's head.
Boudica wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butthead keeps working.
Boudica throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Butthead to regain full guard.
Boudica won't allow Butthead to get back to his feet.
Butthead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead looking to control.
Butthead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boudica working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boudica is in close to Butthead's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boudica advances position into side control!
Boudica wants to control but Butthead is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Boudica.
Boudica working the ground and pound but Butthead is defending the strikes.
Boudica postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Boudica are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boudica postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Butthead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butthead wants to control but Boudica postures up.
Butthead taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boudica wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butthead, who protects the arm well.
Boudica throws an elbow but Butthead slips to the side and avoids it well.
Butthead seems a little lost for a moment, as Boudica dominates the positioning.
Boudica throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Butthead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butthead tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boudica trying to control the action but Butthead is working from the bottom.
Butthead is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Queen Boudica dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boudica lands a slapping body shot.
Boudica fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butthead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butthead fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boudica.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boudica.
Butthead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Butthead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boudica. Boudica obviously looking to wear him down.
Boudica leaves Butthead with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Butthead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Butthead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boudica is fending him off so far but Butthead persists. Nope, Boudica circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beavis Butthead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boudica stuffs the takedown attempt from Butthead. Butthead gets slowly back to his feet.
Butthead is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boudica sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boudica stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boudica wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butthead has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boudica.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudica digs a good body shot into Butthead's ribs.
Boudica lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Butthead is rocked!
Butthead wants to stay close but Boudica steps back to make room for something. Butthead seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Boudica and Butthead drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Queen Boudica!
An out of breath Queen Boudica 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sandee Gorgrip (ranked 3744 p4p, 375 weight class) and Alpo Martinez (ranked 4446 p4p, 427 weight class). Sandee Gorgrip has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sandee Gorgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Gorgrip's shoulder, as Gorgrip tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gorgrip or perhaps it was just good defense by Martinez, which made it look bad.
Alpo Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorgrip goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Gorgrip tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorgrip somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandee Gorgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorgrip moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgrip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Gorgrip avoids them all with ease.
Gorgrip is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Martinez.
Gorgrip is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Martinez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorgrip goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gorgrip clinches with his opponent.
Gorgrip wants to take the fight to the mat but Martinez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gorgrip fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorgrip takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gorgrip doesn't seem phased though.
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorgrip. Gorgrip gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorgrip moves into the clinch.
Martinez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez keeps control of Gorgrip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gorgrip fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gorgrip wants to break free but Martinez has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorgrip tries to pull guard but Martinez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gorgrip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martinez smiles and moves away.
Gorgrip shoots in but Martinez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martinez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Gorgrip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gorgrip tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martinez manages to circle out of the way.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorgrip seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
Gorgrip avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Gorgrip swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gorgrip fails to land the takedown.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorgrip dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Gorgrip half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Martinez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gorgrip shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Gorgrip looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Gorgrip persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorgrip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez drives through and clinches with Gorgrip against the cage.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgrip tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorgrip tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandee Gorgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorgrip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gorgrip.
Martinez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gorgrip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gorgrip creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Martinez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Gorgrip take his back! Uh oh - Gorgrip has got a rear naked choke here! Martinez is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sandee Gorgrip!
After winning the bout, Sandee Gorgrip 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Marquez (ranked 2875 p4p, 316 weight class) and Green Cross (ranked 3541 p4p, 363 weight class). Green Cross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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22
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Green Cross!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez connects with a leg kick. Cross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marquez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cross's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Cross wants to clinch.
Marquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt
and Marquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marquez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cross darts in trying to clinch
and Marquez counters with a straight right hand.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Marquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marquez counters with a good low kick that Cross was not able to check.
Marquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Cross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwin Marquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross dodges the punch combination from Marquez.
Cross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marquez counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Marquez pushes him off.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marquez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marquez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cross just manages to avoid it.
Marquez misses with a wild body shot.
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Green Cross has been cut.
Marquez misses with a body punch.
Marquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cross.
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries to clinch but Marquez is having none of it.
Marquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cross fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marquez to the ground. Cross is now in Marquez's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Marquez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marquez.
Cross drags the fight down to the ground.
Marquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cross, up you get!
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez throwing a counter right hand but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marquez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marquez moves away.
Marquez misses with a two punch combination.
Cross wants to counter the offense by Marquez and move into the clinch position.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
Cross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marquez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
Marquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Marquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Green Cross's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cross tries to clinch up but Marquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross jabs Marquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Marquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross fails with the takedown
and Marquez counters with a good low kick that Cross was not able to check.
Marquez 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.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross takes one to the chin there.
No luck for Cross with that takedown attempt.
Edwin Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Marquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marquez throws a big counter combination but Cross scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cross wants to clinch but Marquez slips to the side
and Marquez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Marquez lands with a nice body punch.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Cross misses with a hook to the body
and Marquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marquez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cross falls backwards - clearly groggy! Marquez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Marquez!
Our winner, Edwin Marquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Myres (ranked 1978 p4p, 247 weight class) and Scott Lagrange (ranked 1983 p4p, 249 weight class). The key to victory for Cody Myres has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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197 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Lagrange!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagrange fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Myres sprawls well initially but Lagrange persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lagrange winds up and cracks Myres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lagrange stops Myres from getting back to his feet.
Myres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Myres tries to kick Lagrange off but Lagrange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lagrange drops an elbow to the side of Myres's head.
Still in half guard, Lagrange seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lagrange connects with a nice short shot to Myres's temple.
Lagrange missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Myres is looking to escape.
Lagrange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Myres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lagrange looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Myres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Myres tries to kick Lagrange off but Lagrange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Myres taking some punishment here, with Lagrange in his half guard.
Lagrange working Myres over with strikes.
Lagrange controlling the pace.
Lagrange working Myres over with strikes.
Myres has hold of Lagrange's hands but Lagrange slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Myres is looking to escape.
Lagrange lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagrange is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lagrange working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagrange seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lagrange winds up and cracks Myres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lagrange landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Myres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lagrange.
Myres looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lagrange wants to control but Myres is keeping him busy.
Myres pushes Lagrange off looking to stand but Lagrange dives back in and keeps control.
Myres has hold of Lagrange's hands but Lagrange slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lagrange scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Lagrange there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagrange winds up and cracks Myres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Myres looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Myres tries to kick Lagrange off but Lagrange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lagrange slips a nice elbow through Myres's hands, connecting with Myres's forehead.
Ground and pound from Lagrange.
Lagrange lands with a punch from half guard.
Lagrange landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Myres avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lagrange.
Lagrange seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Myres kicks Lagrange off and gets back to his feet.
Lagrange has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Myres is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lagrange pushes Myres up against the cage in a clinch.
Lagrange looking to stall.
Myres scores with a hook to the body.
Lagrange gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Myres is staying active underneath Lagrange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lagrange is on him like a limpet, forcing Myres back against the cage.
Lagrange tightens his grip and picks Myres up, before dumping him to the ground. Myres manages to land in guard.
Myres wants to stand and escape but Lagrange is having none of it.
Myres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lagrange scoring with some ground and pound.
Lagrange won't allow Myres to get back to his feet.
Lagrange is working Myres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lagrange lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Myres wants to stand but Lagrange is controlling the position.
Lagrange chips away with some ground and pound.
Lagrange postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Myres has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lagrange off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lagrange looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lagrange is controlling him.
Lagrange postures up and lands a big shot to Myres's brow.
Lagrange lands a couple of elbows.
Myres has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lagrange off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lagrange throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Myres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lagrange is in Myres's guard.
Myres wriggles free and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lagrange is defended easily by Myres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Lagrange dominated that round.
That's time! Myres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lagrange shoots and misses
and Myres counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lagrange drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Myres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myres.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Lagrange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Myres.
Lagrange wants a takedown.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Lagrange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myres working aggressively here.
A short right from Myres.
It looks like Scott Lagrange has been cut.
Lagrange drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lagrange.
Lagrange has Myres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Myres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Myres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lagrange's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lagrange is breathing heavily.
Myres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myres misses with some punches.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Lagrange.
Myres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lagrange tries to score a body lock takedown but Myres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Myres lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lagrange wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Myres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lagrange wants to take the fight to the mat but Myres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Myres lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myres is pressed up against the cage. Lagrange has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Myres down to the mat. Myres avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cody Myres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myres gets tackled into the cage by Lagrange. Lagrange maintains the clinch.
Myres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Lagrange stalling.
Myres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lagrange can do to turn this around?
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Lagrange.
Myres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lagrange backwards.
Lagrange is rocked!
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lagrange is still on wobbly legs! Can Myres finish him?
Cody Myres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Myres.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Lagrange.
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lagrange seems to have recovered his senses.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Myres throws a big uppercut that drops Lagrange! More strikes from Myres and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lagrange lies dazed against the cage as Myres celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Myres!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomy Di Pietro (ranked 1081 p4p, 166 weight class) and Sam Rinaldi (ranked 1044 p4p, 159 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
214 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomy Di Pietro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinaldi blocks a head kick by Di Pietro.
Rinaldi clinches up against the cage.
Rinaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rinaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Di Pietro controls his hands.
Rinaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rinaldi stalling against the cage.
Di Pietro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Di Pietro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rinaldi's elbow.
Di Pietro lands a body punch.
Di Pietro misses with some punches.
Di Pietro scores with a shot to the side of Rinaldi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Pietro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rinaldis head.
Rinaldi blocks a body shot from Di Pietro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Di Pietro.
Rinaldi prevents a body shot from Di Pietro.
Di Pietro has a couple of punches blocked by Rinaldi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Di Pietro fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Di Pietro fails to land.
Di Pietro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Di Pietro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rinaldi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rinaldi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rinaldi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Di Pietro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rinaldi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi keeps trying to improve his position.
Di Pietro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Di Pietro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rinaldi on the ground.
Rinaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Di Pietro is one step ahead there.
Rinaldi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rinaldi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Di Pietro wants to control from the top but Rinaldi keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rinaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Di Pietro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Rinaldi blocks the leg kick.
Rinaldi avoids the head kick by Di Pietro.
Di Pietro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rinaldi's sensitive parts.
Di Pietro is looking to score with low kicks.
Di Pietro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rinaldi's sensitive parts.
Rinaldi clinches with his opponent.
Rinaldi gets through Di Pietro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Di Pietro is trying to break the clinch but Rinaldi is controlling him.
Rinaldi is leaning against Di Pietro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rinaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Di Pietro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Di Pietro misses with some punches.
Come on Rinaldi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Di Pietro fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi is leaning against Di Pietro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rinaldi blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Rinaldi.
Rinaldi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rinaldi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rinaldi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rinaldi looking to control.
Di Pietro wants to stand but Rinaldi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rinaldi has Di Pietro pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinaldi is trying to keep Di Pietro in close.
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 Tomy Di Pietro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rinaldi connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tomy Di Pietro has been cut.
A jab lands there for Rinaldi.
Rinaldi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rinaldi.
Rinaldi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Di Pietro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Di Pietro throws a leg kick but Rinaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Di Pietro is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Di Pietro misses with a looping left.
Rinaldi instigates a clinch.
Rinaldi pulls guard effortlessly.
Di Pietro wants to stand but Rinaldi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rinaldi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rinaldi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Pietro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinaldi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Di Pietro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinaldi controls Di Pietro momentarily but Di Pietro frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Di Pietro scores with a head kick. Rinaldi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tomy Di Pietro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Di Pietro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Di Pietro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Di Pietro throws the left hand but Rinaldi avoids the punch easily.
Di Pietro throws a head kick but Rinaldi moves out of range.
Rinaldi darts in and clinches Di Pietro up against the cage.
Rinaldi pulls guard successfully.
Di Pietro controlling from the top position.
Rinaldi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Di Pietro manages to get himself to full guard.
Rinaldi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Di Pietro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rinaldi, into his guard.
Rinaldi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi can't keep his opponent in guard - Di Pietro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rinaldi trying to control but Di Pietro postures up.
Rinaldi is trying to get back to full guard.
Rinaldi gets back to full guard.
Rinaldi is looking to sweep but instead, Di Pietro has passed into half guard.
Rinaldi wants to control but Di Pietro is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rinaldi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rinaldi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sam Rinaldi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rinaldi is trying to control the position but Di Pietro postures up.
Rinaldi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rinaldi is trying to control. Di Pietro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rinaldi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Di Pietro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinaldi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rinaldi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Di Pietro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rinaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomy Di Pietro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rinaldi throws a series of punches but Di Pietro moves out of range.
Rinaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Di Pietro.
Donk. Di Pietro catches Rinaldi right on the button with a cross.
Rinaldi misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Di Pietro.
Di Pietro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Di Pietro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Di Pietro.
Rinaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Di Pietro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Pietro scores with a leg kick.
Rinaldi walks into a left hand.
Di Pietro looks to throw the jab but Rinaldi is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinaldi! But no joy.
Rinaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Di Pietro as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Pietro tries a body shot but Rinaldi blocks it.
Rinaldi successfully pulls guard.
Rinaldi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rinaldi is trying to keep Di Pietro in close.
Rinaldi pulls Di Pietro in close to prevent any damage.
Di Pietro tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinaldi is retaining full guard.
Rinaldi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rinaldi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rinaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Pietro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi distracts Di Pietro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rinaldi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Di Pietro's head.
Rinaldi throwing strikes but missing.
Rinaldi is in close to Di Pietro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Di Pietro keeping moving, preventing Rinaldi from controlling successfully.
Di Pietro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rinaldi trying to control but Di Pietro is working from the bottom.
Rinaldi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Di Pietro's head.
Rinaldi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rinaldi trying to control but Di Pietro is working from the bottom.
Di Pietro is pulling down on Rinaldi's head to control his posture.
Di Pietro keeping moving, preventing Rinaldi from controlling successfully.
Di Pietro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rinaldi postures up in Di Pietro's guard and throws a big left but Di Pietro blocks it.
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but Di Pietro keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rinaldi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rinaldi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rinaldi passes Di Pietro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rinaldi trying to control the action but Di Pietro is working from the bottom.
Di Pietro is in trouble now - Rinaldi has advanced to mount!
Rinaldi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rinaldi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinaldi scoring with strikes but Di Pietro is staying in there.
Rinaldi trying to control but Di Pietro is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rinaldi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomy Di Pietro's cut.
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.
Di Pietro misses with a hook
and Rinaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomy Di Pietro's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Di Pietro.
Rinaldi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rinaldi thows a huge punch but Di Pietro dodges it nicely.
Rinaldi working Di Pietro over with strikes.
Rinaldi throwing shots but Di Pietro is blocking nicely.
Rinaldi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rinaldi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rinaldi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Di Pietro defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rinaldi lands a nice short elbow.
Rinaldi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rinaldi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Di Pietro defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rinaldi lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Rinaldi.
Tomy Di Pietro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rinaldi wants to work for an arm triangle but Di Pietro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Di Pietro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rinaldi controlling the action here.
Rinaldi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Rinaldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Pietro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Di Pietro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Di Pietro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinaldi wants to control but Di Pietro is keeping him busy.
Rinaldi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rinaldi not doing much here.
Di Pietro is not content to let Rinaldi control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rinaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rinaldi trying to control from half guard but Di Pietro is working away.
Di Pietro is looking to improve his position.
Di Pietro wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rinaldi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rinaldi in particular looking to stall.
Di Pietro has hold of Rinaldi's hands but Rinaldi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rinaldi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Di Pietro wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping busy.
Rinaldi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Di Pietro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Di Pietro connects with a leg kick. Rinaldi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rinaldi drives through with a takedown into Di Pietro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rinaldi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rinaldi trying to control but Di Pietro is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinaldi distracts Di Pietro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rinaldi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rinaldi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rinaldi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tomy Di Pietro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Di Pietro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rinaldi staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Di Pietro.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Pietro.
Di Pietro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Di Pietro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rinaldi feints the counter takedown.
Rinaldi moves into range and clinches up with Di Pietro.
Di Pietro misses with the head strike.
Rinaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Di Pietro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rinaldi's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Pietro misses with a punch to the body.
Di Pietro can't find room to land a body shot as Rinaldi controls the action.
Rinaldi wants the takedown. Di Pietro is fighting it off but Rinaldi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Di Pietro's guard against the cage.
Di Pietro keeping moving, preventing Rinaldi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rinaldi postures up in Di Pietro's guard and throws a big left but Di Pietro blocks it.
Rinaldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Di Pietro is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rinaldi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rinaldi throws an elbow that misses. Di Pietro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rinaldi's guard. Nice move by Di Pietro!
Rinaldi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rinaldi working over Di Pietro with some ground and pound. Di Pietro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rinaldi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Pietro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rinaldi.
Tomy Di Pietro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Pietro is not content to let Rinaldi control the position.
Di Pietro wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping busy.
Rinaldi trying to control the pace.
Rinaldi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rinaldi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Rinaldi there.
Di Pietro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi wants to take a breather but Di Pietro is having none of it.
Di Pietro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi is looking to take a break and control but Di Pietro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rinaldi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rinaldi controlling the pace.
Rinaldi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sam Rinaldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Pietro wants to improve his position but Rinaldi is controlling well.
Rinaldi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Di Pietro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Di Pietro.
Rinaldi checks a leg kick.
Di Pietro throws a hook to the side of Rinaldi's head but Rinaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Rinaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rinaldi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Rinaldi!
In his post fight interview, Sam Rinaldi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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