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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Held (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Held has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Curt Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Held!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warburton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Warburton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Held works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warburton connects with a nice short shot to Held's temple.
Held is trying to stand back up but Warburton is controlling him
Held regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Warburton.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Held working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
Warburton stops Held from standing up.
Warburton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warburton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Held's head.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Held has wrist control.
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!
Warburton scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Held is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warburton is controlling him.
Warburton postures up in Held's guard and throws a big left but Held blocks it.
Warburton throws an elbow that misses. Held uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warburton's guard. Nice move by Held!
Warburton wants to stand and escape but Held is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warburton pushes Held off and gets back to his feet.
Warburton drives through with a takedown into Held's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Held avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warburton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Held utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Held works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Held looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Held has a closed guard, preventing Warburton from standing up.
Held manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Held closes the distance and clinches.
Warburton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Warburton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Warburton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton drops an elbow to the side of Held's head.
Warburton has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Held works to full guard.
Warburton tries to stand but Held is controlling from the bottom.
Warburton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warburton throws a big right hand that misses.
Warburton chips away with some ground and pound.
Warburton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Warburton forces Held back against the ropes and clinches.
Held changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warburton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton drives through with a takedown into 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!
Held preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warburton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warburtonis looking to pass into half guard but Held pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Held is in guard.
Warburton wants to stand and escape but Held is having none of it.
Warburton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warburton tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Held accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Held drops back looking for a leg! Warburton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warburton manages to kick Held off! Held jumps back into Warburton's guard.
Held stops Warburton from standing up.
Held trying to control but Warburton is working from the bottom.
Held stops Warburton from standing up.
Warburton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Held manages to pass to side control.
Warburton is not content to let Held control the position.
Warburton tries to kick Held off but Held keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Held lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is trying to stand.
Warburton kicks Held off and gets back to his feet.
Held lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Warburton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warburton closes the distance and clinches up with Held, looking for a takedown. Warburton pushes Held against the ropes but Held circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Held doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warburton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Held's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warburton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Held avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warburton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Warburton stops Held from standing up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Warburton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Held works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Held keeping moving, preventing Warburton from controlling successfully.
Warburton landing some decent shots from guard.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Warburton lands a couple of elbows.
Warburton won't allow Held to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton works over Held with some ground and pound from guard.
Warburton with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Warburton wants to pass the guard but Held is keeping the position.
Warburton is in close to Held's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Warburton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warburton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Warburton gets to his feet. Held looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Warburton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Held taking a bit of punishment here - Warburton scoring with strikes.
Warburton working the head and body with strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Warburton working the head and body with strikes.
Warburton working the ground and pound.
Warburton cracks Held with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Warburton is chipping away with strikes.
Warburton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Warburton is working Held over with some ground and pound from side control.
Warburton working the body and head with strikes.
Warburton decides to stand back up. Warburton steps back and let's Held get back to his feet.
Held gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Held blocks nicely.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Warburton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Held slaps away a takedown attempt from Warburton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warburton fails with a takedown attempt.
Held is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Held but Held pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Held counters with a head kick.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Held is looking to stand up but Warburton isn't so interested in that idea.
Held working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warburton connects with a couple of short punches.
Held utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Held can do to turn this around?
Warburton stops Held from standing up.
Curt Warburton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Held blocks nicely.
Warburton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Held has wrist control.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warburton is in close to Held's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton looking to pass the guard.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warburton gets to his feet - Held follows without any prompting.
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!
Warburton takes a swing at Held's ribcage but misses.
Marcin Held is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warburton slips a jab from Held.
Warburton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Warburton lands a few punches from side control.
Warburton is putting a hurting on Held here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Held is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Warburton is controlling him well.
Warburton cracks Held with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Held is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Warburton scores with punches from side control.
Held is rocked!
Warburton working the ground and pound.
Held is still in real trouble! Can Warburton finish him?
Held taking a bit of punishment here - Warburton scoring with strikes.
Held is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Warburton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Held is working to avoid the ground and pound but Warburton connects with a decent elbow.
Held is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warburton working the ground and pound.
Held takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Held is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Warburton is controlling him well.
Warburton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Held throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Held is looking to clinch but Warburton is avoiding it.
Warburton gets the takedown into side control.
Warburton scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton cracks Held with a big elbow.
Warburton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Held takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Warburton lands a few punches from side control.
Warburton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Held to see if he's OK.
Warburton landing a few strikes.
Held is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Warburton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Warburton decides to stand back up.
Held tries to clinch but Warburton is having none of it.
Warburton scores with a takedown into Held's guard.
Warburton distracts Held with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warburton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton stands up over Held, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warburton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warburton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Warburton is working Held over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Held working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
Warburton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Warburton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warburton distracts Held with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Held working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
Warburton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Warburton distracts Held with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Held utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Held seems to have recovered his senses.
Warburton stands up over Held, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warburton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Held's guard.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Held blocks nicely.
Warburton connects with a couple of short punches.
Warburton wants to get up but he can't break Held's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Warburton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Held avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Held is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warburton is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warburton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Held wants to stand but Warburton is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton stops Held from standing up.
Warburton cracks Held with a solid left hand.
Warburton scoring with some ground and pound.
Warburton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Warburton landing some decent shots from guard.
Warburton postures up in Held's guard and throws a big left but Held blocks it.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warburton lands a couple of elbows.
Warburton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warburton throws a big right hand that misses.
Warburton connects with a couple of short punches.
Warburton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warburton stands and steps away. Held gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Held misses with the combination.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Warburton scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Held trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Held that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Warburton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Warburton working the ground and pound effectively.
Warburton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Held hang on?
Warburton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Warburton postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Held badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Warburton around the waist but Warburton pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Warburton is the winner by TKO! Warburton jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curt Warburton!
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energy
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