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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lulu Dezba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and odezzi tejas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). odezzi tejas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lulu Dezba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, odezzi tejas! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dezba tries to bum rush tejas with a series of wild strikes but tejas uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A lazy left from Dezba finds it's target. tejas slips a jab and a cross from Dezba.
Dezba dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lulu Dezba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dezba cracks tejas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Dezba punishes tejas's body with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Dezba drops tejas with a left right combo! Dezba follows him down to the ground into side control.
tejas is rocked!
It looks like odezzi tejas has been cut. Dezba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for tejas on the ground. tejas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. tejas is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dezba pulls his head out easily. tejas looks gassed! tejas tries to get to full guard but Dezba has control of the leg. tejas actively working from the bottom here. Dezba missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Dezba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. tejas gets back to full guard.
tejas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dezba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. tejas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dezba wants to control from the top but tejas keeps moving. tejas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dezba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. tejas is looking for a triangle but Dezba pushes his legs off easily.
Dezba cracks tejas with a solid left hand. Dezba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of tejas's head. Dezba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as tejas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dezba lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dezba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dezba's corner. There ya go! There ya go! tejas looking for a guillotine here but Dezba defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. tejas striking from the bottom here. Dezba trying to control the position from guard on top but tejas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dezba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. tejas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dezba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dezba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. tejas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dezba escapes and throws tejas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Dezba decides to take the fight back to the feet. Dezba lands a really nice looking cross but tejas seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dezba throws a one two combo.
tejas scores a takedown into full mount! Dezba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
tejas lands with some strikes. tejas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dezba is looking to escape. tejas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Dezba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
tejas takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. tejas looking for the RNC. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. tejas not allowing Dezba to control his hands. Dezba defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of tejas's arms. Dezba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if tejas gets his way!
Well, with tejas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dezba is tapping out... Can he escape the position? tejas avoiding Dezba 's attempts to control his hands. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dezba defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
odezzi tejas dominated that round. The cut man is working on odezzi tejas's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
tejas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Dezba as tejas shoots in. Dezba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Dezba does no damage. tejas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dezba gets a clinch. Dezba tries to break the clinch but tejas is controlling the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dezba has had enough of the clinch but tejas keeps him there for the moment. Dezba prevents the takedown attempt.
Lulu Dezba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of odezzi tejas.
That's one minute gone in the round. tejas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dezba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dezba throws a right and a left that both miss. Dezba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but tejas paws at him with a jab and circles away. tejas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dezba swivels and escapes. A lazy left from Dezba finds it's target. tejas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dezba! tejas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dezba is surviving well by controlling tejas's body position as best he can. tejas is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by tejas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). odezzi tejas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kellly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajay Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ajay Bruno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Kellly! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ajay Bruno! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kellly wants to clinch up but Bruno keeps it at a distance. Bruno drops Kellly with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kellly looks back up at him and smiles so Bruno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kellly is rocked!
It looks like Kyle Kellly has been cut. Kellly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruno swats him away and circles back towards the center. Oh Kellly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bruno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kellly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kellly tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kellly seems to have got his legs back now. Kellly is looking to clinch but Bruno is avoiding it.
Kellly wants to clinch up but Bruno keeps it at a distance. Kyle Kellly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bruno misses the shot to the body. Bruno cracks Kellly on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kellly falls backwards against the cage. Bruno follows up with more strikes that drop Kellly to his knees. Bruno keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kellly! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajay Bruno!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between thick legg mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, thick legg mcgee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Mulligan! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! mcgee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mulligan circles away. Mulligan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. mcgee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. mcgee is trying to control. Mulligan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. mcgee content to control rather than advance. Mulligan is looking to improve his position.
mcgee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mulligan wants to get back to full guard. Mulligan gets back to full guard.
mcgee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. mcgee looking to pass the guard. Mulligan looking to hit a scissor sweep but mcgee is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round. mcgee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mulligan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of mcgee, into his guard. mcgee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mulligan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mulligan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. mcgee trying to control the position.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but mcgee keeps moving. Mulligan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Mulligan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. mcgee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mcgee is keeping the position for now. 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. 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. Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. mcgee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. mcgee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. mcgee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mulligan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. mcgee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mulligan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mulligan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mulligan! mcgee struggling a bit here. Mulligan blocks the strikes from mcgee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. mcgee is looking for a sweep. mcgee 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. Mulligan trying to control the position but mcgee is working away. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Mulligan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. mcgee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. You can see the frustration on mcgee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice takedown defense from Mulligan. No joy for mcgee on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for thick legg mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him. mcgee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mulligan but Mulligan pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mulligan has his takedown stuffed and mcgee counters with a single leg into guard. Mulligan didn't expect that. mcgee is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mulligan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. mcgee trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom. mcgee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mulligan tries to land a sweep but no joy. mcgee looking to pass the guard. mcgee stopping the sweep attempt from Mulligan. Mulligan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. mcgee advances to half guard. Mulligan makes his way to full guard, as mcgee worked for a kimura.
mcgee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulligan swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
thick legg mcgee 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.
Mulligan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. mcgee tries to get to full guard but Mulligan has control of the leg. Mulligan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mulligan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. mcgee wants to get back to full guard. mcgee wants to control but Mulligan is keeping busy.
Mulligan is taking a breather. mcgee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. mcgee is trying to get back to full guard. mcgee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. mcgee misses with a takedown and Mulligan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mulligan. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mulligan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mulligan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mulligan trying to control but mcgee is working from the bottom. mcgee keeping full guard, as Mulligan tries to pass. mcgee working for submissions but it's allowed Mulligan to get to half guard.
Mulligan is looking to advance position but mcgee won't allow it. mcgee looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mulligan is looking for a kimura here.
mcgee is trying to stand back up but Mulligan is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mulligan trying to control from half guard but mcgee is working away. mcgee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mulligan is working away from the top position though. Mulligan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for mcgee! mcgee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mulligan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can mcgee hang on? Mulligan content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. mcgee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
mcgee throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mulligan. What's that going to do exactly? Mulligan looking to ground and pound but mcgee is blocking nicely. mcgee flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Paul Mulligan has got the better of the ground game so far. Mulligan is going olschool here, as he tries to force mcgee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so mcgee shrugs it off. mcgee tries to improve his position but instead Mulligan has taken his back! Mulligan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. mcgee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften mcgee for a finish. mcgee can't escape the position.
mcgee is working hard here to advance position. mcgee trying to control the action but Mulligan just sinks the hooks in. mcgee tries to roll but Mulligan sticks to his back.
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. mcgee wants to control his opponent's hands but Mulligan gets his hands free. Mulligan doesn't have the hooks in and mcgee manages to turn into his guard.
Mulligan has his foot on mcgee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. mcgee works his way back into a safe position though. Mulligan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from mcgee. Mulligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
mcgee postures up and lands a big shot to Mulligan's brow. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulligan is on top in guard.
mcgee being controlled here, momentarily. mcgee has his foot on Mulligan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mulligan works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mulligan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
mcgee with a poor takedown and Mulligan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Mulligan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mulligan is pressed up against the cage. mcgee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mulligan down to the mat. Mulligan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for thick legg mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mulligan drives through with a takedown into guard. Mulligan wants to pass the guard but mcgee is keeping the position. Mulligan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mulligan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mcgee is keeping the position for now. mcgee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mulligan has picked mcgee up and slammed him! mcgee can't keep hold of the triangle and Mulligan manages to pass to side control! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mulligan landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mulligan scores with punches from side control. Mulligan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Mulligan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Mulligan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. mcgee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. mcgee can't do much from the bottom here. Mulligan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. mcgee connects with an elbow from the bottom. Mulligan is looking to take a break and control but mcgee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. mcgee is looking for a sweep.
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. mcgee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mulligan's best efforts. mcgee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mulligan pulls his head out easily. Mulligan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. mcgee wants to control but Mulligan is keeping busy and won't allow it. mcgee is refusing to be controlled, as Mulligan sits in half guard. Mulligan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. mcgee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. mcgee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mulligan pulls his head out easily. mcgee tries to get to full guard but Mulligan has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Mulligan doesn't succeed with the takedown and mcgee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. mcgee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mulligan's thigh. Mulligan counters though and makes it back to full guard. mcgee thows a big elbow that misses. Mulligan trying to keep a closed guard but mcgee is proving a slippery customer.
mcgee wants to get up but he can't break Mulligan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. mcgee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mulligan's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. mcgee with a lazy takedown attempt and Mulligan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in mcgee's guard now. Mulligan wants to control from the top but mcgee keeps moving. mcgee is striking from the bottom but Mulligan uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Mulligan wants to take a breather but mcgee is having none of it. mcgee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mulligan is looking for a kimura but mcgee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulligan to get the leverage. mcgee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mulligan. Mulligan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed mcgee's head. The fighters are battling for position here. mcgee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. mcgee looking for a guillotine here but Mulligan defends easily.
mcgee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Paul Mulligan. Well Mulligan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Mulligan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugenio Conolly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demyan Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conolly's entrance music is Rolling Stones - Satisfaction. A fine choice. Molotov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: mythbusters theme song. 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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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eugenio Conolly! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demyan Molotov! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Molotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conolly looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Conolly fails in his attempt to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Conolly looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Conolly wants to clinch up but Molotov keeps it at a distance. Molotov shoots in but no luck this time. Conolly tries to clinch but Molotov is having none of it. Conolly tries to clinch there but Molotov circles away.
Molotov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Conolly tries to clinch there but Molotov circles away.
Molotov closes the distance and clinches up with Conolly, looking for a takedown. Molotov pushes Conolly against the cage but Conolly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Eugenio Conolly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demyan Molotov. Conolly fails in his attempt to clinch. Molotov circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Molotov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conolly circles away quickly and effectively. Molotov shoots in but Conolly avoids the takedown attempt easily. Conolly stuffs the takedown attempt from Molotov. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet. Molotov moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Molotov landing knees to the head.
Molotov with a knee to the head.
Conolly throws a punch but it's blocked by Molotov. Conolly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Molotov has him pressed against the cage. Molotov stalls. Conolly is looking to break free of the clinch but Molotov has double underhooks. Molotov landing knees to the head.
Conolly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molotov lands a knee to the body.
Molotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Molotov looking to throw knees to the head but Conolly is blocking nicely.
Molotov effectively controlling the action here. Molotov lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Molotov.
Molotov lands a nice elbow. Molotov connects with a knee to the head.
Conolly throws an elbow but it misses.
Conolly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Molotov slowing the pace effectively. Molotov looking to throw knees to the head but Conolly is blocking nicely.
That's two 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. Conolly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Molotov trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Conolly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Molotov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molotov landing knees to the body.
Molotov takes an elbow to the forehead. Conolly lands a hook to the side of the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Conolly breaks the clinch.
Conolly tries to clinch but fails miserably and Molotov counters by moving into the clinch. Conolly wants to get back to striking at distance but Molotov won't allow it.
Molotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Molotov tries a knee to the head but Conolly blocks it.
Conolly lands a hook that snaps the head of Molotov backwards. Conolly lands a nice uppercut. Conolly lands an elbow just above Molotov 's eye. Molotov crunches a lovely knee into Conolly's ribcage. Conolly is looking to control Molotov's arms but Molotov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Conolly has his back to the cage. Molotov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Conolly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Molotov moves into the clinch. Molotov is looking to control Conolly's arms but Conolly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Molotov has his back to the cage. Conolly stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Molotov looking to throw knees to the head but Conolly is blocking nicely.
Molotov avoids the elbow strike from Conolly, against the cage.
Conolly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Molotov tries to land a knee to the head but Conolly blocks with his arms.
Molotov lands a nice knee to the body. Conolly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Conolly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Conolly is trying to maintain a safe position but Molotov gets an underhook and turns Conolly into the cage. Molotov misses with a knee strike.
Conolly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molotovs head. Knees in the clinch landing for Molotov.
Conolly is trying to break free. Molotov misses with a knee strike.
Conolly breaks from the clinch.
Conolly feints and as Molotov raises his hands in defense, Conolly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Conolly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Molotov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Molotov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Molotov has his foot on Conolly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conolly works his way back into a safe position though. Molotov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conolly. Molotov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Conolly is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Molotov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Conolly's back instead. Conolly is trying to get back to his feet but Molotov has full control of the position and if anything, Conolly has just worked his way into a worse spot. Conolly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Molotov.
Conolly is trying to shake Molotov off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Molotov won't be happy about giving up the dominant position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Conolly wants to clinch but Molotov slips to the side and Molotov counters by moving into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demyan Molotov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Conolly wants to clinch. Molotov has his takedown stuffed letting Conolly counter with a right hand. Molotov moves into the clinch. Molotov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molotov prevents Conolly from breaking the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Molotov as Conolly tries to tie him up. Molotov lands a knee to the head.
Molotov avoiding damage.
Conolly wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Molotov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Conolly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards. Conolly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Molotov landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Molotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Conolly wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Conolly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Molotov's brow. Conolly with a knee to the head.
Molotov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Conolly misses with a punch on the inside.
Conolly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molotov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Horrible takedown by Molotov or perhaps it was just good defense by Conolly which made him look bad. Eugenio Conolly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demyan Molotov. Conolly closes the distance but Molotov moves to the side and Molotov counters with a shoot takedown. Conolly fights it but they end up in guard. Conolly is looking to stand up but Molotov isn't so interested in that idea. Molotov won't allow Conolly to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Molotov drops back looking for a leg! Conolly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conolly manages to kick Molotov off! Molotov jumps back into Conolly's guard. Molotov slips nicely into half guard. Conolly is trying to escape back to his feet but Molotov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Conolly is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Molotov is controlling him well. Molotov scoring with punches and elbows. Molotov prevents Conolly from escaping the position. Molotov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Molotov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Conolly is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Molotov asserts his dominance and retains side control. Molotov moves into full mount! Conolly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molotov on the ground. Conolly avoids a series of strikes thrown by Molotov.
Molotov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Conolly can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Molotov is standing up, even though he is in mount. Molotov fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Conolly tries to clinch up and Molotov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Molotov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Molotov wants to work for an arm triangle but Conolly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Conolly wants to get back to his feet. Conolly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demyan Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Conolly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Molotov fails with the takedown. Conolly takes the fight into the clinch. Conolly misses with a short punch on the inside. Molotov is struggling to control the position. Conolly tries a knee to the head but Molotov blocks it.
Molotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conolly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Conolly breaks the clinch.
Molotov misses with a takedown and Conolly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Conolly tries to clinch and Molotov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Molotov blocks an elbow strike. Conolly lands a damaging elbow. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Conolly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conolly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice elbow from Conolly. A knee to the head by Molotov.
Molotov looking to slow down the pace here. Conolly misses with a punch on the inside.
Conolly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Molotov's defenses. Conolly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Conolly throws a body kick that misses. Conolly clinches but Molotov breaks the clinch and Molotov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Molotov. Conolly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conolly tries to clinch but fails miserably and Molotov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Molotov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Demyan Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far. Conolly pushes Molotov off looking to stand but Molotov dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Conolly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molotov. Molotov wants to take a breather but Conolly is having none of it. Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Molotov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Conolly is in trouble now - Molotov has advanced to mount! Conolly is squirming around, avoiding Molotov's attempts to control the action. Conolly is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Demyan Molotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Molotov trying to control but he's not successful this time. Molotov won't let Conolly get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Molotov controlling the position easily from mount. Conolly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Molotov controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Conolly wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Molotov controlling his opponent. Conolly is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Conolly working to try and regain half guard.
Molotov controlling his opponent. Eugenio Conolly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Molotov blocks Conolly's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Demyan Molotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Molotov 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demyan Molotov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fererer refefef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
208 lbs
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213 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matheus Rodrigues! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, fererer refefef! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! refefef misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Rodrigues connects with a single shot there. Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target. refefef slips a jab from Rodrigues. Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but refefef uses good head movement to avoid it. Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but refefef uses good head movement to avoid it. refefef avoids a lazy jab quite easily. refefef uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues. refefef misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses. Rodrigues lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues. refefef changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but refefef manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Matheus Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fererer refefef. refefef uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues. refefef fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Rodrigues thuds his right hand into refefef's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on refefef's shoulder, as refefef tries to avoid the shot. Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but refefef is out of range. refefef changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but refefef manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. refefef fails to land the takedown. Rodrigues misses the jab. Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. refefef moves away and avoids it. refefef shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but refefef keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. refefef tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. refefef ducked under it nicely. refefef looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but refefef persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing. refefef looks gassed! Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles refefef. refefef circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rodrigues clobbers refefef with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rodrigues is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodrigues throws a hook but refefef blocks it. Matheus Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. refefef shoots in and drives through. Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big left from Rodrigues misses. Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. refefef sees it coming and avoids it easily. refefef has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodrigues finds it's way round the side to connect with refefef's head. refefef walks into a jab. Rodrigues tries to bum rush refefef with a series of wild strikes but refefef uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside. Rodrigues lands a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No luck for refefef with that takedown attempt. refefef defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand. Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. refefef slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
refefef is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rodrigues is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for refefef. refefef ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues. Rodrigues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping refefef at a distance.
Rodrigues jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Rodrigues misses. Rodrigues throws a hook but refefef avoids it easily. Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. refefef drives through with a takedown into guard. Rodrigues manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. refefef manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but refefef is keeping the position. Rodrigues pushes down on refefef's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. refefef tries to roll over but Rodrigues keeps him under control. Rodrigues wants to lay and pray for a moment but refefef keeps working. refefef wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy and won't allow it. refefef regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rodrigues. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rodrigues is pushing down on refefef's leg trying to pass to half guard. refefef is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodrigues has managed to sneak the leg through. refefef is looking to control Rodrigues's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can refefef avoid being mounted? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Rodrigues dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
refefef defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand. refefef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing. fererer refefef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. refefef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigues's sensitive parts. refefef bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. refefef sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rodrigues works refefef's body with a nice hook. Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. refefef saw that one coming. Matheus Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. refefef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. refefef gets cracked there but stands up to it.
refefef shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side. Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
refefef moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. refefef jumps guard but Rodrigues stands there with refefef around his waist. refefef gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. refefef tries to pull guard but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Matheus Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fererer refefef. refefef changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodrigues cracks refefef with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. refefef sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rodrigues tries to bum rush refefef with a series of wild strikes but refefef uses good footwork to avoid the assault. refefef ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues. refefef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues. Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but refefef moved out of range nicely. refefef stalks Rodrigues and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigues's face. Rodrigues staggers backwards, shaken. refefef shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Rodrigues. refefef tries to clinch up. Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. refefef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as refefef shoots in. refefef ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues. refefef shoots in but no luck this time. Rodrigues misses the jab. refefef misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. refefef moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes. Matheus Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far. A big right from Rodrigues misses. refefef scores a takedown into full mount! refefef wants to control the pace but Rodrigues is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodrigues slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Rodrigues works his way to full guard. Good work. refefef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. refefef stands up from Rodrigues's guard - refefef perhaps looking for a knockout. refefef fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. refefef takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. refefef blocks a jab. refefef shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily. refefef shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed refefef's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A big right from Rodrigues misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. refefef clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage. Rodrigues is working refefef over against the cage. A hook to the body from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is fighting off a takedown attempt but refefef is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rodrigues to the mat. Rodrigues regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. refefef decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rodrigues, up you get! refefef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw. refefef stuns Rodrigues with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. refefef doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. refefef shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. refefef will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. refefef scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fererer refefef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
refefef doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by refefef. refefef gets a clinch. refefef tries for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to get underhooks.
refefef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. refefef looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues clobbers refefef with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses. Rodrigues throws the left hand but refefef avoids the punch easily. refefef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues. Rodrigues lands a glancing blow to the side of refefef's head. refefef moves away from the strike by Rodrigues. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
refefef moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. refefef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. refefef uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for refefef on that attempt. Matheus Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fererer refefef. refefef doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. refefef walks into a left hand. refefef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
refefef moves out of range of the strikes. Rodrigues misses with a hook. refefef ducked under it nicely. Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for refefef on that attempt. Rodrigues scores with a jab. refefef acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice defenses there by refefef. refefef closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. refefef pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigues. refefef tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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. refefef fails in his attempt to clinch. A swing and a miss from Rodrigues. refefef has a takedown stuffed. Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy. refefef slips a jab from Rodrigues. Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
refefef fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from refefef.
Rodrigues throws a hook but refefef avoids it easily. refefef darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Rodrigues makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigues.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodrigues working for a triangle but refefef defends it easily.
Rodrigues will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. refefef doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. refefef manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. refefef with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. refefef trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rodrigues trying to control the position.
refefef's corner is telling him to maintain position. refefef wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving. Rodrigues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but refefef can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Matheus Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Silvereto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ule Brennerd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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225 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rogerio Silvereto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ule Brennerd! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brennerd closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Silvereto out cold! Silvereto corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ule Brennerd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leando Almeida Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leando Almeida Junior! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anderson lands in his opponent's guard. Anderson trying to control but Almeida Junior is working from the bottom. Anderson won't allow Almeida Junior to get back to his feet. Almeida Junior looking to control.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Almeida Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almeida Junior wants to sweep but no luck. Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body. Almeida Junior keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. Almeida Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson trying to control but Almeida Junior is working from the bottom. Anderson thows a big elbow that misses. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Almeida Junior can do anything to dispel that myth. Anderson stops Almeida Junior from standing up. Almeida Junior controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself. Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida Junior is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Almeida Junior throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. Anderson wants to clinch up but Almeida Junior keeps it at a distance. Almeida Junior takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses. Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida Junior.
Almeida Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Almeida Junior scores with a jab.
It looks like John Anderson has been cut. Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Anderson shoots for a takedown but Almeida Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Leando Almeida Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almeida Junior circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Almeida Junior misses with a double jab.
Almeida Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Almeida Junior against the cage.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Almeida Junior - that landed with a thud.
Anderson is breathing heavily. Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Almeida Junior.
Almeida Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Anderson really is a fat lump. Almeida Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson avoids the body shot from Almeida Junior.
Almeida Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson misses the shot to the body. Almeida Junior connects with a jab. Almeida Junior misses with a shot to the body and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Anderson trying to pass the guard but Almeida Junior defending well. Anderson is working for a kimura but Almeida Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson is thwarting Almeida Junior's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anderson throwing shots but Almeida Junior is blocking nicely. Almeida Junior tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Almeida Junior trying to control but Anderson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Almeida Junior has a hand on Anderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Almeida Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Anderson unloading with bombs! Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida Junior is in no mood to give up. Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida Junior is in no mood to give up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Anderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Almeida Junior because Anderson loaded up on that one. 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 John Anderson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson has Almeida Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida Junior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Almeida Junior.
Anderson avoiding damage as Almeida Junior throws knees to the body.
Almeida Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Almeida Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing. Almeida Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson. Almeida Junior misses with a looping left. Almeida Junior lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Leando Almeida Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Anderson blocks a jab. Some wild striking there from Almeida Junior.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Almeida Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Almeida Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it. Almeida Junior lands with a shot to the body. Almeida Junior scores with a nice head shot. Almeida Junior looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely. Almeida Junior misses with a looping left. Almeida Junior thows a body shot but no joy. Anderson is looking to clinch. Almeida Junior loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch. No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt. Almeida Junior tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Almeida Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Almeida Junior fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A decent looking cross lands there for Almeida Junior. Almeida Junior misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Almeida Junior's guard now. Anderson is pushing down on Almeida Junior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Almeida Junior is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeida Junior defends it well. Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Almeida Junior is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard. Anderson 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. Almeida Junior is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Almeida Junior throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Almeida Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot. Almeida Junior loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch. Almeida Junior misses with a jab to the body
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Anderson stops Almeida Junior from standing up. Anderson stands and throws Almeida Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control. Anderson working the ground and pound. Almeida Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Anderson in side control lands a decent elbow. Anderson taking a breather here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Almeida Junior is looking for a sweep. Almeida Junior is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Anderson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Almeida Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Almeida Junior scores with a jab. Almeida Junior waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Anderson. Almeida Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range. Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almeida Junior swivels and escapes. Almeida Junior looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely. Anderson looks for a takedown but Almeida Junior sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Almeida Junior misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Almeida Junior tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position. Almeida Junior manages to break the clinch.
Almeida Junior misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Almeida Junior! Anderson with the ground and pound from mount. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee warns Almeida Junior that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but Almeida Junior is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Almeida Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anderson has hold of Almeida Junior's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Almeida Junior manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Almeida Junior is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action. Almeida Junior is trying to stand. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Almeida Junior is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson. Anderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anderson trying to control but Almeida Junior is having none of it. Almeida Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount. Almeida Junior defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anderson. Anderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Almeida Junior to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson with a couple of short strikes. Anderson working for a submission but Almeida Junior is keeping him at bay. Anderson controlling from the full mount. Almeida Junior wants to try and get back to his feet. Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Almeida Junior is having none of it. Almeida Junior is trying to get back to his feet but can't. John Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Almeida Junior tries to hold on but Anderson postures up. Anderson raining down shots from the mount! Anderson has control of Almeida Junior's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Almeida Junior regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leando Almeida Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Almeida Junior throwing hammer fists to the chest of Anderson. What's that going to do exactly? Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Almeida Junior is having none of it. Anderson cracks Almeida Junior with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight! John Anderson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuckie Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mark the spanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuckie Dee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mark the spanner! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
the spanner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. the spanner scores a takedown into full mount! the spanner landing punches. the spanner landing strikes, looking to finish! Dee is desperately trying to improve his position but the spanner has a good base and remains in mount. Dee tries to hold on but the spanner pushes him away. Dee tries to reverse the position but the spanner maintains control. Dee is breathing heavily. the spanner controlling his opponent. the spanner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! the spanner lands a nice shot to the head. 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 spanner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! A nice elbow there by the spanner.
That's one minute gone in the round. the spanner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
the spanner landing strikes, looking to finish! Dee wants to control but the spanner is having none of it. the spanner cracks Dee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dee is squirming around, avoiding the spanner's attempts to control the action. the spanner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
the spanner landing strikes from the mount. Dee is trying desperately to improve position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! the spanner is stalling here but it's allowed Dee to get half guard.
the spanner works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dee is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. the spanner looking for a guillotine from mount but Dee is having none of it. Dee is looking to improve his position but the spanner isn't that keen on the idea. the spanner landing strikes from the mount and Dee is in trouble! the spanner landing strikes from the mount. the spanner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dee 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. Dee looking for submissions off his back. Dee is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. the spanner trying to control from half guard but Dee is working away. Dee is trying to stand up here but the spanner is controlling him well. the spanner scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dee wants to control but the spanner is keeping busy.
Dee is pressing down on the spanner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dee can't keep his opponent in guard - the spanner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. the spanner is thwarting Dee's attempts to control the position. Dee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of the spanner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take the spanner's back!
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. Dee has the hooks in. the spanner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Dee is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften the spanner up.
Dee connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for the spanner to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. the spanner is trapped and Dee is scoring with shots to the head and body. Dee misses with a punch to the head. Dee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. the spanner is defending well though. Dee let's go of the attempt for now. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
the spanner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. the spanner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
the spanner 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mark the spanner dominated that round. That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dee wants to clinch up but the spanner keeps it at a distance. Dee gets caught flat footed, as the spanner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Dee is trying to keep the spanner in close.
the spanner scoring with some ground and pound. the spanner wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving. the spanner scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dee controls the spanner momentarily but the spanner frees himself. the spanner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. the spanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. the spanner tries to control but Dee wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dee is in all sorts of trouble here.
the spanner breaks from Dee's wrist control and lands an elbow. the spanner working for a guillotine from mount but Dee is in no mood to give up. Dee tries to hold on but the spanner pushes him away. Dee is wriggling around trying to escape.
the spanner punishing his opponent with strikes. the spanner trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dee is trying to escape the mount.
the spanner tries to control but Dee wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dee can't escape the position.
the spanner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Dee 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 spanner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Dee wants to control but the spanner is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dee thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Dee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
the spanner lands a couple of digs. the spanner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. the spanner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Dee is trying to control the position but the spanner postures up. the spanner passes easily into side control. Nice work. the spanner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. You can see the frustration on Dee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. the spanner grinds an elbow into Dee's temple. Dee tries to bench press the spanner off him but the spanner keeps the position. Dee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dee tries to buck the spanner off but the spanner is having none of it. Dee is trying to control the spanner's posture but the spanner avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Dee has his takedown stuffed and the spanner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. the spanner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee is keeping the position for now. Dee trying to control the position.
Dee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. the spanner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. the spanner scores with a decent looking elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mark the spanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as the spanner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. the spanner doesn't manage to clinch there - Dee circles away.
Dee misses with a takedown attempt and the spanner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dee won't be happy with that. the spanner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. the spanner working the body and head with strikes. the spanner is staying tight to Dee's torso, preventing him from escaping. the spanner trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom. Dee tries to bench press the spanner off him but the spanner keeps the position. the spanner is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. the spanner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dee to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dee with a lazy takedown attempt and the spanner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dee's guard now. Dee working a defensive guard here.
Dee tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dee is working hard here to advance position. the spanner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dee has escaped and now he's on top! There's a bit of a scramble here and now the spanner is on top in guard.
Dee throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dee trying to control the position.
the spanner prevents Dee from getting back to his feet. Dee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
the spanner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dee striking off his back but it's not causing the spanner any problems.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. the spanner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dee's guard. Dee wants to sweep but no luck. Dee trying to control the position.
Dee keeping full guard, as the spanner tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. the spanner showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Dee working a defensive guard here.
Dee 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. the spanner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dee swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dee trying to keep a closed guard but the spanner is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Dee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. the spanner sprawls well initially but Dee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. the spanner trying to control from the bottom.
the spanner is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dee is staying active. the spanner wants to get back to full guard. the spanner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows the spanner to get to his feet. Dee tries to clinch but the spanner moves away and the spanner counters with a nice double leg into guard. the spanner wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position. the spanner throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely. mark the spanner has got the better of the ground game so far. the spanner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. the spanner controlling from the top position. Chuckie Dee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! mark the spanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. the spanner passes Dee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! mark the spanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well the spanner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mark the spanner!
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