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UnderGround FC 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mama (ranked 24175 p4p, 558 weight class) and Adam Bruno (ranked 7148 p4p, 534 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Mama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruno.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mama is defended easily by Bruno.
A combination from Mama does no damage.
Mama tries to work over Bruno's front leg with a kick but Bruno checks it.
A punch combination from Bruno misses.
Some wild striking there from Bruno.
Bruno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mama.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mama is defended easily by Bruno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bruno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruno swinging wildly here.
Bruno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bruno to the mat! Bruno manages to get full guard.
Mama postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mama advances to half guard.
Bruno preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bruno has hold of Mama's hands but Mama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruno defending well though.
Mama working Bruno over with strikes.
Bruno trying to control but Mama postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mama working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama is working for a submission of some sort.
Mama wants to pass to mount but Bruno is defending the position.
Bruno taking some punishment here, with Mama in his half guard.
Mama trying to pass the guard but Bruno defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mama shoots in looking for a takedown. Bruno tries to sprawl out of it but Mama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bruno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bruno shoots in and bounces Mama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mama is pulling down on Bruno's head. It's preventing any offense from Bruno, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno is working Mama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bruno wants to control from the top but Mama keeps moving.
Mama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bruno defends well.
Bruno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruno has managed to get both his arms back between Mama's legs - danger averted.
Mama is striking from the bottom but Bruno uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mama desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bruno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mama gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama wants to sweep but no luck.
Mama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruno postures up in Mama's guard and throws a big left but Mama blocks it.
Bruno throwing strikes from guard but Mama blocks nicely.
Mama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mama pushes a forearm under Bruno's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bruno is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Mama!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 5655 p4p, 270 weight class) and Mark Callus (ranked 4176 p4p, 231 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Callus!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Callus 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.
Callus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Callus is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Callus shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Callus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Callus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Callus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Callus avoids nicely.
Callus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Jackson backs off Callus throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Callus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Callus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson wants to break free but Callus has control.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Callus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Callus has double underhooks.
Callus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callus circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Callus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Callus throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Callus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Callus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Callus rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Callus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Callus tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Callus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Callus pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson avoiding damage as Callus throws knees to the body.
Callus jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Callus is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Callus is controlling the position.
Callus tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Callus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Callus.
Callus breaks from the clinch.
Callus wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Callus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Callus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Callus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson forces Callus back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Callus.
Callus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to break free but Callus pushes him back against the cage.
Callus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Callus is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Callus jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Callus around his waist. Callus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark Callus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Callus tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Callus drops back down to his feet.
Callus breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Callus slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Callus is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Callus backs up against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Callus. Beautiful body shot.
Callus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Callus scores with a three punch combo!
Callus seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Callus moves out of range.
Callus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Callus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Mark Callus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Callus moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Callus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to push Callus away but Callus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Callus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Callus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Callus breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Callus.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Callus forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mark Callus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Callus missing with knees to the body.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Callus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Callus wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callus moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Callus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Callus tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Callus tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Callus back against the cage.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Callus won't allow it.
Curtis Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Callus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Callus won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Callus.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Joy Virtudazo (ranked 3826 p4p, 303 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 3926 p4p, 313 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 St Petersburg, Ian Joy Virtudazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtudazo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Virtudazo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Virtudazo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Virtudazo is trying to get back to his feet.
Virtudazo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Virtudazo tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Virtudazo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virtudazo keeps working.
Virtudazo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Nurmagomedov crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Virtudazo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Virtudazo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Virtudazo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov prevents Virtudazo from escaping the position.
Nurmagomedov cracks Virtudazo with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Virtudazo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov prevents Virtudazo from escaping the position.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well.
Virtudazo 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away easily
and Virtudazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtudazo shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Virtudazo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nurmagomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Virtudazo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Joy Virtudazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtudazo with a poor takedown
and Virtudazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtudazo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Virtudazo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmagomedov, who protects the arm well.
Virtudazo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Virtudazo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmagomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Virtudazo off him but Virtudazo keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtudazo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Virtudazo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nurmagomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Virtudazo but great work by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov cracks Virtudazo with a big elbow.
Virtudazo is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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!
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Virtudazo with an uppercut!
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virtudazo fails with the takedown
and Virtudazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Virtudazo momentarily.
Ian Joy Virtudazo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtudazo has his takedown stuffed
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Joy Virtudazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtudazo shoots and misses
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Virtudazo's body. Virtudazo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Virtudazo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Virtudazo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Ian Joy Virtudazo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtudazo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Virtudazo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nurmagomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtudazo shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov clinches.
Virtudazo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov postures up in Virtudazo's guard and throws a big left but Virtudazo blocks it.
Virtudazo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtudazo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ian Joy Virtudazo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trejean Dugall (ranked 3862 p4p, 214 weight class) and Bobby Jones (ranked 3268 p4p, 186 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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148 lbs
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130 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trejean Dugall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Jones!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dugall slips a jab from Jones.
Dugall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dugall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Dugall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dugall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones tries a low kick but Dugall avoids it.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dugall counters with a straight right hand.
Jones is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dugall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dugall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dugall checks a leg kick.
Dugall checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dugall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Dugall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a hook
and Dugall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dugall scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Dugall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dugall gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dugall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dugall lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugall blocking some punches.
Dugall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dugall managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dugall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dugall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Dugall avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Dugall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dugall avoids it.
Jones misses with some punches.
Dugall slowing the pace effectively.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dugall stalling against the cage.
Dugall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Dugall.
Dugall prevents a body shot from Jones.
Dugall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dugall as Jones tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trejean Dugall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dugall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dugall has managed to clinch.
Dugall prevents a body shot from Jones.
Dugall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dugall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Dugall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Dugall.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Dugall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dugall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to control Dugall's arms but Dugall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dugall.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Dugall.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Dugall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dugall lands an uppercut.
Trejean Dugall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dugall blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dugall.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dugall.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Dugall avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Dugall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dugall.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Dugall as the two fighters clinch.
Dugall is struggling to control the position.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dugall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Dugall lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dugall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Dugall.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dugall lands a nice uppercut.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dugall scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Dugall lands an uppercut.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Dugall scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Dugall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dugall.
Dugall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dugall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dugall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dugall lands an uppercut.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dugall is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trejean Dugall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones looks to land a combination but Dugall avoids it well.
Trejean Dugall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dugall rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dugall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones is trying to stall.
Dugall lands with a left to the head.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Dugall pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dugall is defending well for now.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dugall is defending well for now.
Dugall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dugall gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Dugall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugall slowing the pace effectively.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dugall.
Dugall lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Dugall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dugall lands with a short shot to the head.
Dugall lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to work over Dugall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dugall scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Dugall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dugall blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dugall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dugall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Dugall.
Dugall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bobby Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Dugall scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dugall.
Jones is rocked!
Dugall scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Dugall finish him?
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Dugall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Dugall blocks it.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Dugall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
A nice left hand lands by Dugall.
Dugall lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dugall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dugall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Dugall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Dugall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dugall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dugall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Dugall lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Dugall pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dugall scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dugall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Nice body punch from Dugall - that landed with a thud.
Dugall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Still in the clinch, Dugall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Dugall blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trejean Dugall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dugall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trejean Dugall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Edson (ranked 3863 p4p, 416 weight class) and TIny T Rex (ranked 3713 p4p, 406 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Yoel Edson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Yoel Edson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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172 lbs
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174 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoel Edson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TIny T Rex!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edson moves away.
Rex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edson.
Rex darts in and clinches Edson up against the cage.
Rex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rex can't find room to land a body shot as Edson controls the action.
Rex can't find room to land a body shot as Edson controls the action.
Rex gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edson.
Rex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edson throws a series of punches but Rex moves out of range.
Rex lands with a good body shot.
Edson lands with a nice combination. Rex backs away looking to recover.
It looks like TIny T Rex has been cut.
Edson jabs at Rex's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edson wants to clinch up but Rex keeps it at a distance.
Edson scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Edson.
Rex tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edson somewhat.
Edson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Special Ops N7 Training in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Edson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rex jabs Edson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Edson. Those never looked like landing.
Rex takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yoel Edson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rex misses with a hook.
Rex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edson.
Edson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Edson.
Rex with the counter takedown but Edson avoids it easily.
Edson is breathing heavily.
Edson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Edson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rex blocks a leg kick.
And Rex tries to counter it with a takedown but Edson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rex back to the cage. Edson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big left from Rex misses.
Rex just misses with a punch to the body.
Rex takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Edson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rex eats them both and turns towards Edson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Edson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TIny T Rex's cut.
That's time! Edson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edson dodges the punch combination from Rex.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rex shoots in and gets a takedown into Edson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rex passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rex working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex lands a nice forearm strike.
Edson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rex is looking to take a break and control but Edson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rex sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Edson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rex taking a breather here.
Rex has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Edson!
Rex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex is landing with some decent strikes but Edson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Edson is rocked!
Edson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Rex takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Edson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rex lands a big shot there that rocks Edson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rex with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Edson wants to control but Rex is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TIny T Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TIny T Rex's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Edson throws a nice looking combination but Rex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edson seems to have got his legs back now.
Yoel Edson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rex circles away quickly and effectively.
Rex connects with a nice looking jab.
Edson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rex just misses with a punch to the body.
Edson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rex counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rex trying to control but Edson is working from the bottom.
Rex scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edson has momentary wrist control but Rex slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rex is continuing to stall.
Edson wants to stand but Rex is controlling the position.
Edson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rex's guard.
Rex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rex is on top in guard.
Edson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex trying to control but Edson is working from the bottom.
Rex postures up.
Rex is working Edson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rex trying to control but Edson is working from the bottom.
Rex looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
TIny T Rex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rex has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TIny T Rex!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between UniConor Noble (ranked 2777 p4p, 171 weight class) and Johnriel Casimero (ranked 3031 p4p, 181 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Noble might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the Tiger. Johnriel Casimero has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with UniConor Noble's chin.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, UniConor Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnriel Casimero!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noble throws an overhand right that lands on Casimero's shoulder, as Casimero tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Casimero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noble scores with a shot to the body.
Noble looks to land a right hand but Casimero moved out of range.
Casimero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
UniConor Noble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casimero throws a poor cross that misses
and Noble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casimero.
Noble misses the shot to the body.
Casimero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casimero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noble finds it's way round the side to connect with Casimero's head.
Noble lands a jab-cross combination.
Noble moves out of range as Casimero strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble throws a shot from downtown. Casimero moves away and avoids it.
Casimero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Casimero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noble plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Casimero is rocked!
Noble tests Casimero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Casimero is still on wobbly legs! Can Noble finish him?
Casimero misses with an uppercut
and Noble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noble scores with a shot to the body.
Noble lands with a nice body punch.
Casimero seems to have recovered his senses.
Casimero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Noble misses the target.
Casimero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noble with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casimero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Casimero.
Casimero ducks right into an uppercut from Noble.
Jab from Casimero.
Casimero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noble lands with a good body shot.
Noble just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
UniConor Noble dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Noble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Casimero circles away quickly and effectively.
Casimero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Casimero misses with a wild body shot.
Casimero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noble clinches with his opponent.
Noble stalling against the cage.
Noble will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Casimero up against the cage.
Casimero working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casimero working hard to break the clinch.
Noble works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Noble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noble scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble slips a jab from Casimero.
Casimero walks into a jab.
Noble is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noble thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Casimero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noble fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Casimero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noble manages to avoid it.
Noble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Casimero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
UniConor Noble is winning the standup battle so far.
Noble clobbers Casimero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Casimero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble throws a nice outside leg kick.
Casimero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noble darts in and clinches Casimero up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noble keeps control of Casimero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Casimero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noble has Casimero pressed against the cage, preventing Casimero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Casimero is trying to break the clinch but Noble is controlling him.
Casimero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noble works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Casimero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Noble on the inside.
Noble slows down the pace here.
Casimero wants to get back to striking at distance but Noble won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
UniConor Noble dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Noble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Casimero at a distance.
Casimero misses with a hook.
Casimero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noble.
Casimero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Casimero throws a body shot but no joy.
Noble misses with an uppercut. Casimero saw that one coming.
Noble lands with a nice body punch.
Noble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casimero can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casimero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noble wants to clinch up but Casimero keeps it at a distance.
Noble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Casimero on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casimero slips a straight right by Noble.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Casimero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noble - the referee stops the clock and Casimero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noble. Casimero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Noble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Casimero at a distance.
Casimero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Noble misses its intended target.
Johnriel Casimero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casimero.
Noble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casimero avoids the body shot from Noble.
Casimero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noble counters with a nice uppercut.
Noble scores with a kick to the body.
Casimero throws a jab when Noble was well out of range.
Noble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casimero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casimero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
UniConor Noble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noble has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... UniConor Noble!
UniConor Noble thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Almeida (ranked 2940 p4p, 345 weight class) and Over Power (ranked 1678 p4p, 217 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Over Power!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Power lands a head shot.
Almeida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Power.
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida with a poor takedown
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Almeida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almeida has been working on his balance at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Power.
Power lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power lunges at Almeida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Almeida's hand.
Power lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Almeida lands in his opponent's guard.
Almeida preventing the sweep.
Almeida drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Almeida seems to have locked his on tight now - Power screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Almeida, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Antonio Almeida!
A very excited looking Antonio Almeida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aurther Fleck (ranked 3132 p4p, 183 weight class) and Tommy Reed (ranked 1367 p4p, 93 weight class). Reed has chosen Tupac ft 50 Cent - Get Up Remix as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aurther Fleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed shoots in and bounces Fleck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fleck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fleck's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed works over Fleck with some ground and pound from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reed working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fleck keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fleck dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleck defends well.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Fleck is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed pulls Fleck in close to prevent any damage.
Reed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fleck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fleck throws a strike but Reed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed trying to control but Fleck is working from the bottom.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed stands up over Fleck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed wants to control from the top but Fleck keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reed was covering up waiting for the punch and Fleck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reed seems keen to control Fleck's posture.
More stalling from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Reed throws up his legs and catches Fleck in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fleck tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Reed! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Aurther Fleck was interviewed post fight and said 'HAHA ha HahA HAhAhAHA ha Ha HA hahaha Ha HA hA '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Moriarty (ranked 1170 p4p, 165 weight class) and Desperately To Be Positive (ranked 2294 p4p, 285 weight class). Desperately To Be Positive has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Moriarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desperately To Be Positive!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
To Be Positive throws a body shot but no joy.
To Be Positive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moriarty is looking to counter punch.
To Be Positive slips under a jab from Moriarty.
To Be Positive misses with a hook
enabling Moriarty to counter with a crisp jab.
To Be Positive rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moriarty counters with a straight right hand.
Moriarty slips under a jab.
Moriarty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
To Be Positive misses with an uppercut. Moriarty saw that one coming.
Moriarty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
To Be Positive throws a sloppy body shot
and Moriarty counters with a stiff right hand.
To Be Positive misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
To Be Positive throws a looping overhand right but Moriarty ducks down to avoid it.
Moriarty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moriarty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Teneleven in the buildup to the fight.
To Be Positive misses with a looping right.
To Be Positive uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moriarty has time to react.
It looks like James Moriarty has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
To Be Positive rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moriarty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moriarty connects with a jab.
Moriarty looks to land a right hand but To Be Positive moved out of range.
To Be Positive throws a shot from downtown. Moriarty moves away and avoids it.
To Be Positive throws an off balance right hand
and Moriarty counters with a crisp right hand that drops To Be Positive! Moriarty lets To Be Positive back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
To Be Positive is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
To Be Positive throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moriarty counters with a right hand from hell and To Be Positive is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Moriarty!
James Moriarty 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.
The defeated Desperately To Be Positive had this to say: 'My opponent is a homosexual pedo'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Yonic (ranked 987 p4p, 148 weight class) and Guido Turturro (ranked 422 p4p, 65 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Yonic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro pushes Yonic up against the cage in a clinch.
Turturro jumps guard but Yonic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yonic swings wildly with an uppercut but Turturro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yonic lands a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Yonic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yonic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turturro manages to pull guard.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like Guido Turturro has been cut.
Turturro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yonic has passed into half guard!
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yonic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Yonic lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yonic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yonic's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro looking to break Yonic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yonic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Turturro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Yonic is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free.
Yonic is really stuck here.
Turturro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Turturro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Turturro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yonic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yonic is really stuck here.
Yonic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turturro's guard. Nice work there by Yonic.
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!
Turturro is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up.
Turturro has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic postures up and lands a big shot to Turturro's brow.
Turturro is trying to keep Yonic in close.
Turturro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Yonic doesn't defend quickly enough and Turturro has managed to lock this one up! Can Yonic escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Turturro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Guido Turturro! Guido Turturro retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Guido Turturro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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