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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 4258 p4p, 203 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 6142 p4p, 242 weight class). Kazimierz has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hayato Sakuraba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz feints and as Sakuraba raises his hands in defense, Kazimierz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kazimierz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuraba has his foot on Kazimierz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazimierz works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kazimierz escapes and throws Sakuraba's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sakuraba sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Kazimierz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back.
Kazimierz slips a nice elbow through Sakuraba's hands, connecting with Sakuraba's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz wants to pass to mount but Sakuraba is defending the position.
Kazimierz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazimierz is looking to advance position but Sakuraba won't allow it.
Sakuraba gets back to full guard.
Kazimierz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazimierz has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Kazimierz pushes his legs off easily.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Sakuraba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kazimierz stacks Sakuraba on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kazimierz!
Kazimierz trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Kazimierz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakuraba, who protects the arm well.
Sakuraba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazimierz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazimierz lands a nice forearm strike.
Sakuraba is not content to let Kazimierz control the position.
Kazimierz works to advance to full mount. Sakuraba defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying desperately to improve position.
Kazimierz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sakuraba has worked his arm free - good work by Sakuraba!
Sakuraba is looking to regain half guard here but Kazimierz keeps moving and retains side control.
Sakuraba manages to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba is trying to maintain the position but Kazimierz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but Sakuraba defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazimierz pulls his head out easily.
Kazimierz prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Kazimierz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kazimierz is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakuraba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kazimierz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz 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.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Sakuraba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazimierz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sakuraba on his heels. He'll look to pass Sakuraba's guard now, I'm sure.
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Kazimierz pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazimierz defends it easily.
Kazimierz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazimierz has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Kazimierz chips away with some ground and pound.
Kazimierz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Kazimierz pushes his legs off easily.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kazimierz uses it to pass to side control.
Sakuraba is trying to control Kazimierz's posture but Kazimierz avoids it.
Sakuraba manages to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba gets back to full guard.
Kazimierz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Kazimierz defends easily.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazimierz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle here but Kazimierz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kazimierz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sakuraba tries to buck Kazimierz off but Kazimierz is having none of it.
Sakuraba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kazimierz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sakuraba wants to hold on but Kazimierz pushes him away.
Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazimierz tries to control but Sakuraba wriggling away.
Sakuraba tries to reverse the position but Kazimierz maintains control.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Kazimierz has control of the leg.
Kazimierz wants to take a breather but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Kazimierz is pressing down on Sakuraba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakuraba is holding on for now.
Sakuraba is trying to control but can't.
Kazimierz trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba taking some punishment here, with Kazimierz in his half guard.
Kazimierz is trying to control. Sakuraba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut. Kazimierz saw that one coming.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazimierz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sakuraba!
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
Kazimierz is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to buck Kazimierz off but Kazimierz is having none of it.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom here.
Aleksander Kazimierz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazimierz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sakuraba sneaks back into half guard.
Kazimierz is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakuraba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sakuraba has momentary wrist control but Kazimierz slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakuraba has momentary wrist control but Kazimierz slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Kazimierz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kazimierz has picked Sakuraba up and slammed him! Sakuraba can't keep hold of the triangle and Kazimierz manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazimierz is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazimierz stalling away here and it's allowed Sakuraba to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sakuraba working for submissions but it's allowed Kazimierz to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazimierz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kazimierz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazimierz has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Aleksander Kazimierz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazimierz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle here but Kazimierz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazimierz wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba is looking to regain half guard here but Kazimierz keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sakuraba tries to improve position but can't.
Sakuraba taking a bit of punishment here - Kazimierz scoring with strikes.
Sakuraba is looking to regain half guard here but Kazimierz keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazimierz is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakuraba is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kazimierz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kazimierz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kazimierz!
After the fight, Aleksander Kazimierz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Slayer (ranked 4879 p4p, 427 weight class) and Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio (ranked 3195 p4p, 336 weight class). Perda Segurio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cypress Hill - Highlife. Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chief Slayer's chin.
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Great elbows
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer moves into the clinch.
Perda Segurio breaks from the clinch.
Slayer forces Perda Segurio back against the cage and clinches.
Slayer misses with some punches.
Perda Segurio pulls Slayer into guard.
We've been hearing that Slayer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Slayer advances position into side control!
Slayer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Perda Segurio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slayer's guard! Nice work there by Perda Segurio!
Perda Segurio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slayer tries to bench press Perda Segurio off him but Perda Segurio keeps the position.
Perda Segurio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slayer keeps working.
Slayer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.
Perda Segurio seems to be looking for submissions.
Perda Segurio prevents Slayer from improving his position.
Perda Segurio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perda Segurio pushes down on Slayer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perda Segurio pulls his head out easily.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Slayer is staying active underneath Perda Segurio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perda Segurio lands a nice short elbow.
Slayer is looking for a sweep. Perda Segurio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perda Segurio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slayer keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer gets full guard.
Perda Segurio landing with the ground and pound.
Perda Segurio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Perda Segurio stands up and waves to Slayer to follow him.
Slayer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chief Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perda Segurio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slayer closes the distance and clinches.
Slayer breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio tries to keep at a distance but Slayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slayer manages to pull guard.
Perda Segurio trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Perda Segurio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perda Segurio throws a big elbow that misses.
Slayer keeping moving, preventing Perda Segurio from controlling successfully.
Slayer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Perda Segurio stacks Slayer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Perda Segurio!
Perda Segurio stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer rushes Perda Segurio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 Chief Slayer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayer moves away.
Slayer looks to land a combination. Perda Segurio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perda Segurio lands a nice hook to Slayer's body. Slayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perda Segurio avoids the body shot from Slayer.
Slayer moves into range and clinches up with Perda Segurio.
Slayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slayer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slayer clinches up against the cage.
Perda Segurio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Slayer trying to land knees to the body.
Slayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slayer misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Slayer fails to land.
Perda Segurio jumps guard.
Slayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Perda Segurio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perda Segurio is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perda Segurio trying to control the position.
Perda Segurio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Perda Segurio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Slayer uses it to pass to side control.
Perda Segurio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slayer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perda Segurio, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slayer working away.
Slayer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perda Segurio, who protects the arm well.
Perda Segurio is looking to regain half guard here but Slayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Perda Segurio is trying to get back to his feet.
Perda Segurio prevents Slayer from moving into mount.
Perda Segurio is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slayer works to advance to full mount. Perda Segurio defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Slayer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Perda Segurio is trying desperately to improve position.
Slayer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Perda Segurio is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio is looking to get to half guard.
Slayer fails to move to back control.
Slayer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Perda Segurio is now in Slayer's guard. A big mistake from Slayer there, giving up the dominant position!
Slayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perda Segurio defends it easily.
Perda Segurio trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Slayer dominated that second round.
That's time! Slayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Slayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perda Segurio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slayer's head backwards.
Perda Segurio takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
Slayer walks into a jab.
Slayer pushes Perda Segurio up against the cage in a clinch.
Slayer lands with a short shot to the head.
Slayer misses with some punches.
Slayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayer pushes Perda Segurio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio jumps into guard, dragging Slayer to the mat.
Slayer forces his way into half guard.
Slayer is working for a kimura but Perda Segurio is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayer seems to be working for a kimura but Perda Segurio defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perda Segurio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slayer.
Slayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perda Segurio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slayer is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Perda Segurio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slayer tries to pass to full mount but Perda Segurio defends it.
Perda Segurio wants to control but Slayer is keeping busy.
Slayer seems to be working for a kimura but Perda Segurio defends the submission attempt.
Perda Segurio is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is trying to control. Perda Segurio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perda Segurio can do to turn this around?
Slayer trying to advance position but Perda Segurio counters by regaining guard.
Perda Segurio keeping full guard, as Slayer tries to pass.
Perda Segurio pulls Slayer in close to prevent any damage.
Slayer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slayer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Perda Segurio is pushing Slayer's head away, looking to escape. Slayer manages to hold on to the position though.
Perda Segurio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perda Segurio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slayer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayer tries to move to mount but Perda Segurio blocks the move with his legs.
Perda Segurio gets back to half guard.
Slayer is looking to advance position but Perda Segurio won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perda Segurio defends it well.
Slayer is looking to pass Perda Segurio's guard but actually Perda Segurio recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Slayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slayer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Slayer!
Chief Slayer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 3762 p4p, 353 weight class) and Leo Vuce (ranked 7235 p4p, 510 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leo Vuce enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuce darts in and clinches White Jr up against the cage.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vuce backwards.
White Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vuce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vuce.
Vuce misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Vuce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vuce misses with some punches.
Vuce's coach down at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vuce's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Vuce uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vuce.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vuce.
Vuce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vuce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr tries a body shot but Vuce blocks it.
White Jr lands a nice uppercut.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vuce.
White Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vuce misses with some punches.
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vuce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vuce pushes White Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from White Jr on the inside.
Vuce misses with some punches.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White Jr lands a left hand.
White Jr cracks Vuce with a nice body shot.
Vuce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr blocks an uppercut.
White Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vuce or not.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Vuce controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vuce.
White Jr scores with a shot to the side of Vuce's head.
White Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from White Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
Vuce is rocked!
White Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vuce is still on wobbly legs! Can White Jr finish him?
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Vuce uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White Jr.
Vuce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vuce with a big uppercut! Vuce tries to clinch up but White Jr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vuce to the mat! Vuce covers up and White Jr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce White Jr!
A very excited looking Bruce White Jr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Read (ranked 1152 p4p, 163 weight class) and Captain Crunch (ranked 1367 p4p, 189 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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202 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Read!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Crunch!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Read has time to react.
Crunch misses with a straight left.
Read was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Read keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Read on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crunch throws a head kick but Read moves out of range.
Read keeps Crunch at a distance using the push kick.
Read 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.
Crunch throws a hook to the side of Read's head but Read sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Read takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Read lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Read looks to land a right hand but Crunch moved out of range.
Crunch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Read.
Crunch is looking for the big counter here.
Crunch looks to land a right hand but Read moved out of range.
Read goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch misses with an uppercut
and Read counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crunch thinking.
A jab from Crunch misses.
Captain Crunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Read lands.
Crunch throws a right hand that misses
and Read counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crunch looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Read.
Read is looking to counter punch.
Read moves out of range as Crunch strikes.
Read keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch lands a head shot.
Crunch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Read.
A looping hook to the body misses from Read. Crunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Read takes a swing at Crunch's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crunch circles away quickly and effectively.
Read takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crunch moves out of range as Read throws a body kick.
Read throws a looping overhand right but Crunch ducks down to avoid it.
Read throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch staying out of range there.
Crunch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Read.
A little jabbing left from Crunch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Read shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crunch as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch avoids a kick to the body.
Read takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Read throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Crunch. Those never looked like landing.
Read changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Read throws a hook to the side of Crunch's head but Crunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crunch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch fails to land with a series of punches.
Read attempts a counter takedown but Crunch avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Read dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Read looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crunch throws the left hand but Read avoids the punch easily.
Crunch throws a right hand that misses
letting Read counter with a right hand.
Crunch with a hook.
Crunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Read manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Crunch lands but Read takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Read connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Crunch misses.
Read swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch throws a sloppy head kick and Read moves out of range easily.
Crunch throws a right hand that Read ducks under and follows up with a left that Read also avoids with ease.
Read throws a big counter combination but Crunch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crunch misses with the combination.
Read is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crunch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Read waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crunch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read shoots for a takedown but Crunch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crunch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Read looks to score with a jab to the body but Crunch is just out of range.
Read throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Read 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Read keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Read feinted with a counter takedown.
Crunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crunch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Read misses its target.
Read connects with the punch.
Read misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crunch.
Crunch looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Read missing with a left hand there. Crunch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marc Read is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch defending well as Read loads up on a big left hand.
Read lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crunch takes a step back to recover.
Crunch misses with a hook. Read ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch misses with a lunging right hand
and Read counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Read.
Crunch misses with a hook. Read ducked under it nicely.
Crunch throws a sloppy head kick and Read moves out of range easily.
Read avoids the body shot from Crunch.
Read wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Crunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Crunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Read tries to counter with a takedown but Crunch is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Captain Crunch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Read ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch throws a right hand that misses
and Read counters with a nice body shot.
Crunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Read sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Read.
Read jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Crunch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Read throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Crunch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch throws an overhand right that lands on Read's shoulder, as Read tries to avoid the shot.
Read dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crunch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crunch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crunch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Captain Crunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch slips under a jab from Read.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Read throws a lazy right hand but Crunch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch misses with a lunging right hand
and Read connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Read scores with a punch to the head.
Read connects with a combination that backs up Crunch into the cage. Read lands a flurry of punches that gets past Crunch's guard. Crunch is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Read bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Read!
Marc Read thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Captain Crunch stepped up to the mic, saying 'CRUNCHITIZE ME CAP'N!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khakim Khadzhimurad (ranked 1473 p4p, 177 weight class) and Manny Perez (ranked 1213 p4p, 146 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khakim Khadzhimurad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Perez throws a series of punches but Khadzhimurad avoids them all with ease.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Khadzhimurad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadzhimurad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Khadzhimurad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadzhimurad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez misses with a hook. Khadzhimurad ducked under it nicely.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Khadzhimurad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter punch.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khadzhimurad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Perez works the jab nicely.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perez throws a right hand that misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with a nice leg kick.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Khadzhimurad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Perez connects with the punch.
Khadzhimurad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.
Khadzhimurad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Khadzhimurad has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Khadzhimurad has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Perez blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad is controlling him.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad has Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Khadzhimurad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Khadzhimurad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Khadzhimurad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Khadzhimurad moved out of range nicely.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadzhimurad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khadzhimurad connects with a jab.
Khadzhimurad staying out of range there.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khadzhimurad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Khadzhimurad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Khadzhimurad lands a left hand.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Khadzhimurad has the dominant position.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Khadzhimurad as the two fighters clinch.
Perez is trying to break free.
Khadzhimurad lands with a right to the head.
Perez is trying to push Khadzhimurad away but Khadzhimurad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khadzhimurad has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Khadzhimurad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadzhimurad is trying to pull guard but Perez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab from Perez.
Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Perez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khadzhimurad clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Perez breaks the clinch.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadzhimurad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadzhimurad is just out of range.
Khadzhimurad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez throws a series of punches but Khadzhimurad avoids them all with ease.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khadzhimurad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands a glancing blow to the side of Khadzhimurad's head.
Perez lands a head shot.
Khadzhimurad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Khadzhimurad moved out of range.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Khadzhimurad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perez cracks Khadzhimurad with a good jab.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khadzhimurad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Khadzhimurad slips a jab from Perez.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Perez scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Khadzhimurad slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Khadzhimurad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch.
Khadzhimurad defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Khadzhimurad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Khadzhimurad moves away and avoids it.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Khadzhimurad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khadzhimurad counters with a nice body shot.
Khadzhimurad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khadzhimurad doesn't manage to clinch there - Perez circles away.
Khadzhimurad moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Perez breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Perez.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Khadzhimurad.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez misses with a straight left.
A cross from Perez lands.
A jab from Perez misses.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Khadzhimurad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter punch.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Khadzhimurad is out of range.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Khadzhimurad takes the fight into the clinch.
Khadzhimurad has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khadzhimurad lands a left hand.
Perez is trying to break free.
Khadzhimurad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perez walks away with a smile on his face. Khadzhimurad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Khadzhimurad counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez misses with a hook. Khadzhimurad ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Perez.
Khadzhimurad moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Perez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad looks to clinch
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Khadzhimurad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad slips a straight right by Perez.
Khadzhimurad defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez throws the left hand but Khadzhimurad avoids the punch easily.
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khadzhimurad lands a jab to the head.
Khadzhimurad looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up
and Perez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khadzhimurad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez throws a jab when Khadzhimurad was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Khadzhimurad misses the target.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad darts in trying to clinch
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perez.
Perez misses with a hook
letting Khadzhimurad counter with a right hand.
Perez digs a good body shot into Khadzhimurad's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadzhimurad darts in trying to clinch
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Perez with a jab.
Khadzhimurad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khadzhimurad clinches up against the cage.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad is controlling the position.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Khadzhimurad counters with a series of strikes that sends Perez to the canvas! Khadzhimurad follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Perez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez looking to control.
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khadzhimurad controlling from the top position.
Khadzhimurad wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez wants to control but Khadzhimurad passes easily into half guard.
Khadzhimurad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khadzhimurad trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadzhimurad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khadzhimurad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khadzhimurad trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khadzhimurad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khadzhimurad throws a big elbow that misses.
Khadzhimurad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Khadzhimurad keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!
A relieved looking Manny Perez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 1877 p4p, 240 weight class) and Dimitri Buriak (ranked 836 p4p, 108 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitri Buriak!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge staying out of range there.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buriak lands a slapping body shot.
Cubbedge throws a looping overhand right but Buriak ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buriak tries to avoid it but Cubbedge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buriak to the ground. Buriak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cubbedge throws a series of strikes that have Buriak backpedaling.
Cubbedge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buriak counters with a nice leg kick.
Cubbedge moves forwards but Buriak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buriak throws a hook to the side of Cubbedge 's head but Cubbedge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge tries to counter with a takedown but Buriak is quick to defend against it.
Buriak lands the left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Cubbedge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab from Buriak.
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Buriak.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
Cubbedge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cubbedge is rocked!
Buriak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge .
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cubbedge misses with a double jab
and Buriak counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Cubbedge to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Buriak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dimitri Buriak!
An out of breath Dimitri Buriak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madik MBaku (ranked 1161 p4p, 144 weight class) and Jack Steel (ranked 892 p4p, 114 weight class). Madik MBaku had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Madik MBaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Steel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MBaku lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
MBaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
MBaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MBaku throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
MBaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel defending well as MBaku loads up on a big left hand.
MBaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces MBaku off the cage and back into range.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from MBaku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MBaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MBaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel moves out of range as MBaku strikes.
MBaku moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MBaku.
MBaku throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MBaku.
Madik MBaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MBaku on the side of the head.
MBaku jabs at Steel's body.
A left lands for Steel.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for MBaku. That snapped Steel's head back.
That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Steel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MBaku closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steel! MBaku dives in looking to finish! Steel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Boxaaja (ranked 2109 p4p, 281 weight class) and Max Chaos (ranked 601 p4p, 89 weight class). Chaos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phol Boxaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaos throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Chaos - just one landing.
Boxaaja defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaos.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Boxaaja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chaos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boxaajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chaos looking to score a takedown here. Boxaaja is defending well but Chaos drives through and ends up in Boxaaja's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos wants to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja is pressing down on Chaos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaos is holding on for now.
Boxaaja works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chaos prevents Boxaaja from taking his back.
Chaos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chaos's thigh. Chaos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chaos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
Boxaaja has momentary wrist control but Chaos slips an elbow through the middle.
Chaos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxaaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the position.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Chaos trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Chaos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boxaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving.
Boxaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaos is one step ahead there.
Boxaaja is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Chaos defends it easily.
Boxaaja has his foot on Chaos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaos works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle but Chaos pushes his legs off easily.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving.
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxaaja has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chaos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boxaaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chaos misses with a two punch combination.
Chaos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxaaja throwing a counter right hand but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Chaos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boxaaja on the side of the head.
Boxaaja is rocked!
Boxaaja ducks into an uppercut from Chaos and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Chaos!
An out of breath Max Chaos 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 Tatu Kurri (ranked 730 p4p, 108 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 1027 p4p, 146 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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26
180 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson tries to bum rush Kurri with a series of wild strikes but Kurri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peterson takes a swing at Kurri's ribcage but misses.
Kurri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
Kurri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peterson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peterson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kurri wants to take Peterson's back but he can't do it this time.
Kurri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Peterson?
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!
Kurri with a couple of short strikes.
Kurri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kurri.
Peterson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson tries to roll over but Kurri keeps him under control.
Kurri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kurri there.
Kurri working over Peterson with some ground and pound. Peterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kurri is looking for a kimura here.
Peterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peterson has hold of Kurri's hands but Kurri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kurri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kurri's back!
Peterson controlling well, preventing Kurri from escaping the position.
Kurri covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kurri staying busy and making it hard for Peterson to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kurri to escape the position.
Peterson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Peterson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Peterson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Peterson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurri moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Peterson cracks Kurri with an open hand slap.
Peterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kurri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peterson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kurri is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kurri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Peterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kurri tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurri is holding on to half guard well.
Kurri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Kurri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kurri.
Kurri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurri keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
Kurri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peterson won't allow Kurri to sweep him here.
Kurri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peterson is working Kurri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peterson scoring with some ground and pound.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
Kurri is adopting a defensive guard.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Peterson postures up in Kurri's guard and throws a big left but Kurri blocks it.
Peterson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peterson is in close to Kurri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kurri keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Kurri 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson cracks Kurri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurri throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurri was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Kurri saw that one coming.
Peterson gets the takedown into side control.
Kurri can't do much from the bottom here.
Peterson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kurri to see if he's OK.
Kurri tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Kurri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterson working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kurri manages to get to full guard.
Peterson is working Kurri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kurri passes into half guard.
Peterson is looking to escape.
Peterson tries to roll over but Kurri keeps him under control.
Kurri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kurri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Peterson?
Peterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kurri has a good base and remains in mount.
Kurri lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peterson hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurri landing punches.
Peterson is looking to get to half guard.
Kurri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Peterson?
Kurri punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri working for a submission but Peterson is keeping him at bay.
Kurri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Peterson?
Peterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurri lands a nice shot to the head.
Peterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurri with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kurri looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kurri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peterson is surviving well by controlling Kurri's body position as best he can.
Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurri cracks Peterson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kurri prevents Peterson from getting the reversal.
Kurri is landing with some decent strikes but Peterson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kurri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kurri fails to take his opponent's back.
The referee warns Peterson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Kurri.
Kurri working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Kurri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurri.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurri looks for a takedown but Peterson sprawls well.
Peterson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kurri's guard.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurri is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri wants to work for an arm triangle but Peterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kurri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peterson trying to strike off his back.
Kurri looking to sit in guard and control but Peterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kurri pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurri is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up.
Peterson is working Kurri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Kurri is keeping the position.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Kurri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri is working Peterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kurri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peterson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peterson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peterson!
Peterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kurri regains half guard.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Kurri is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri is looking to improve his position.
Peterson is looking to stall here but Kurri recovers full guard.
Peterson scoring with some ground and pound.
Kurri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurri seems keen to control Peterson's posture.
Peterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kurri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peterson misses with the ground and pound.
Peterson cracks Kurri with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurri tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.
Kurri wants to control but Peterson postures up.
Peterson looks up at the clock and then as Kurri takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peterson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kurri taking a bit of punishment here - Peterson scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Peterson crashes against the mat.
Peterson landing strikes.
Kurri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kurri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kurri's back!
Peterson gets his hands free as Kurri looks to control.
Peterson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Peterson is trying to stick to Kurri's back but Kurri is turning into Peterson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Peterson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kurri.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Peterson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kurri has passed into half guard!
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurri is working for a kimura but Peterson is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peterson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
Our winner, Dylan Peterson, 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.
Tatu Kurri was interviewed post fight and said 'ggwp'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 429 p4p, 23 weight class) and Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 737 p4p, 42 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Viktorov's choice of entrance music: Lyube - Davay Za. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Slammy Neckbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viktorov is looking to clinch.
It looked like Neckbreaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viktorov moves to clinch but Neckbreaker breaks away
and Neckbreaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Viktorov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neckbreaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viktorov momentarily.
Viktorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viktorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Neckbreaker has knocked Viktorov down with a huge combo! Neckbreaker steps away and waves a wobbly Viktorov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Viktorov is rocked!
Neckbreaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker sizes up Viktorov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viktorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Neckbreaker finish him?
Viktorov tries to clinch up
and Neckbreaker counters with a right hand from hell and Viktorov is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slammy Neckbreaker!
A very excited looking Slammy Neckbreaker 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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