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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nurzhan Ulmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurzhan Ulmes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nurzhan Ulmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Swanson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt - Ulmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ulmes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ulmes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.
No joy there for Ulmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson rushes Ulmes and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Swanson.
Come on Ulmes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ulmes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ulmes controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swanson can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulmes looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to control the position but Ulmes postures up.
Swanson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ulmes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nurzhan Ulmes just wasn't active enough.
Swanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ulmes!
Ulmes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Swanson content just to control the position here.
Ulmes is in a horrible position here. Swanson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to control the pace but Ulmes is squirming around nicely.
Swanson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Swanson misses with a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulmes working to try and regain half guard.
Ulmes is working hard here to advance position.
Ulmes wants to control but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ulmes is now in Swanson's guard. A big mistake from Swanson there, giving up the dominant position!
Ulmes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Swanson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ulmes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back.
Ulmes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Swanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ulmes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulmes wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Ulmes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nurzhan Ulmes 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.
Ulmes looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Ulmes throws a series of punches but Swanson moves out of range.
Ulmes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ulmes as he avoids it easily.
Swanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt - Ulmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ulmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swanson.
Nurzhan Ulmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Swanson.
Ulmes misses with a combination
and Swanson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ulmes lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson tries to clinch but Ulmes moves out of range.
Ulmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ulmes's guard.
Ulmes working a defensive guard here.
Ulmes is really struggling to control Swanson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Swanson trying to control but Ulmes is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roger Swanson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ulmes moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ulmes sprawls well. Ulmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ulmes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swanson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ulmes is controlling him.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Ulmes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Swanson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ulmes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ulmes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Swanson for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nurzhan Ulmes just wasn't active enough.
Ulmes throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swanson.
Ulmes scores with a shot to the side of Swanson's head.
A bit of stalling here from Ulmes.
Ulmes swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swanson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swanson looking for a takedown.
Ulmes wants to take the fight to the mat but Swanson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Swanson looking for a takedown.
Ulmes working aggressively here.
Ulmes is trying to drag Swanson to the mat but Swanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulmes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ulmes blocks a body shot from Swanson.
Swanson stalling against the cage.
Swanson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ulmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swanson pulls his head out easily.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ulmes manages to get to full guard.
Swanson wants to stand and escape but instead Ulmes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ulmes misses with the combination.
Swanson tries to clinch but Ulmes is having none of it.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Ulmes.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt - Ulmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Ulmes.
Swanson shoots in and drives through. Ulmes sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson tries to clinch there but Ulmes circles away.
Ulmes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ulmes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Ulmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ulmes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swanson prevents it.
Swanson pulls guard.
Ulmes wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Ulmes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulmes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Nurzhan Ulmes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ulmes misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Ulmes does no damage.
Ulmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ulmes tries to avoid it but Swanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ulmes to the ground. Ulmes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurzhan Ulmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Swanson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson shoots and misses
and Ulmes counters with a two punch combo.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ulmes tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ulmes.
Nurzhan Ulmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Ulmes pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Ulmes shoots in.
Swanson tries to clinch up but Ulmes circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Ulmes shows good takedown defense.
Swanson tries to clinch up.
Swanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ulmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ulmes clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ulmes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ulmes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ulmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ulmes looks to land a combination. Swanson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ulmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ulmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Ulmes avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Ulmes.
Ulmes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurzhan Ulmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ulmes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Nurzhan Ulmes!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Nurzhan Ulmes!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nurzhan Ulmes!
Nurzhan Ulmes wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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