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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artemy Martirosov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artemy Martirosov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martirosov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Martirosov pushes him off.
Martirosov throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Artemy Martirosov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martirosov misses with a looping left.
Roberts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martirosov.
Martirosov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Martirosov.
Martirosov lands a two punch combo.
Martirosov throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Roberts throws the left hand but Martirosov avoids the punch easily.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Martirosov.
Martirosov misses with a body shot.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martirosov checks a leg kick.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Martirosov is avoiding it.
Martirosov throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Martirosov throws a hook to the side of Roberts's head but Roberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martirosov.
Roberts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martirosov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martirosov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
Martirosov misses with a looping left.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Martirosov circles away.
Martirosov throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martirosov lands a glancing blow to the side of Roberts's head.
Martirosov cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Martirosov.
Martirosov throws a good cross that connects.
Martirosov connects with a looping right hand.
Martirosov throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts tries to score with a low kick but Martirosov moves his leg out of the way.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Roberts blocks a jab.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Martirosov.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Martirosov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roberts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martirosov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martirosov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martirosov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martirosov.
Martirosov misses the jab.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Martirosov sees coming a mile off.
Martirosov blocks a low kick nicely.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martirosov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Martirosov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martirosov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martirosov advances to mount.
Roberts is looking to get to half guard.
Roberts prevents Martirosov from taking his back.
Martirosov wants to control but instead Roberts manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martirosov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roberts is controlling Martirosov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Martirosov tries to pass to full mount but Roberts defends it.
Roberts is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martirosov trying to advance position but Roberts counters by regaining guard.
Martirosov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martirosov tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Martirosovis looking to pass into half guard but Roberts pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Roberts is in guard.
Martirosov 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.
Martirosov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martirosov wants to take his opponent's back but Roberts doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artemy Martirosov dominated that round.
That's time! Martirosov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martirosov scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Martirosov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
Roberts swings for the body but Martirosov moves out of range.
Martirosov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roberts throws a front kick aimed at Martirosov's knee but Martirosov avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Roberts misses.
Martirosov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roberts tries to work over Martirosov's front leg with a kick but Martirosov checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martirosov, as that shot connected.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martirosov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Martirosov sits in half guard.
Martirosov is looking for a kimura but Roberts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martirosov to get the leverage.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is staying active underneath Martirosov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martirosov trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Martirosov trying to control the pace.
Martirosov wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Martirosov trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martirosov misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Roberts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Martirosov passes into half guard.
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.
Martirosov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Martirosov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roberts is just riding it out for now. Martirosov eventually gives up the hold.
Martirosov passes to side control.
Martirosov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Roberts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martirosov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roberts stops Martirosov from passing to mount.
Martirosov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martirosov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martirosov is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martirosov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Roberts works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Martirosov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Roberts is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artemy Martirosov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Nockchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitali Nockchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nockchev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nockchev misses with a head kick.
Meridius throws a hook but Nockchev avoids it easily.
Meridius misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meridius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nockchev on the side of the head.
It looks like Vitali Nockchev has been cut.
Meridius drops Nockchev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nockchev looks back up at him and smiles so Meridius waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nockchev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meridius is looking to score with low kicks.
Nockchev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meridius can pounce on him.
Meridius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nockchev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nockchev is breathing heavily.
Meridius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meridius throws an uppercut from hell that sends Nockchev clean off his feet! He's out cold! Meridius stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Meridius!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uljas Tossavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uljas Tossavainen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uljas Tossavainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Lawler!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler lands an overhand right.
Lawler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tossavainen backs up against the cage.
It looks like Uljas Tossavainen has been cut.
Tossavainen takes one on the button.
Lawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Tossavainen is just out of range.
Lawler works Tossavainen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Lawler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tossavainen doesn't seem phased though.
Lawler stuffs the takedown.
Tossavainen tries to move into range but Lawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tossavainen. Tossavainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tossavainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tossavainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lawler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler lands a jab to Tossavainen's midsection.
Lawler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tossavainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawler.
Tossavainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uljas Tossavainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tossavainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawler.
Lawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robbie Lawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tossavainen dodges the punch combination from Lawler.
Lawler cracks Tossavainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tossavainen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lawler lands a glancing blow to the side of Tossavainen's head.
Uljas Tossavainen's cut is getting worse.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tossavainen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawler lands with an uppercut that bounces Tossavainen off the cage and back into rage.
Tossavainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lawler finds it's way round the side to connect with Tossavainen's head.
Lawler lunges at Tossavainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tossavainen's hand.
Uljas Tossavainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lawler scores with the left hand. Tossavainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Lawler catches Tossavainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lawler drops Tossavainen with a right and a left! Lawler comes rushing in but Tossavainen regains his composure and manages to keep Lawler in guard.
Tossavainen is rocked!
Lawler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tossavainen's guard.
Tossavainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tossavainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lawler's guard.
Lawler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lawler scores with a shot to the body.
Lawler lands an overhand right.
Jeez, Uljas Tossavainen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tossavainen drops his hands momentarily and Lawler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uljas Tossavainen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robbie Lawler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Mohrruebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Mohrruebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohrruebe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kimura.
Kimura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mohrruebe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Mohrruebe.
Mohrruebe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kimura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mohrruebe is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mohrruebe, who protects the arm well.
Kimura has an Americana. Mohrruebe didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kimura is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kimura hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Masahiko Kimura!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Roshan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Roshan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Roshan.
Gracie slips under a jab from Roshan.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roshan pinned against the cage. Roshan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roshan moves away.
Roshan throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Roshan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Roshan duly obliges.
Roshan misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Roshan stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Roshan moves away from the strike by Gracie.
No joy there for Roshan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roshan throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Roshan - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Roshan.
Roshan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Roshan sprawls well.
Damian Roshan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Gracie.
Roshan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roshan throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Roshan swinging wilding here.
Roshan misses with a looping left.
Roshan throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roshan cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshan misses with a double jab
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Roshan misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roshan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roshan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Roshan does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Roshan.
Roshan's corner calls for a 1-2. Roshan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Damian Roshan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Roshan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roshan throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Roshan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Roshan lands.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Roshan is having none of it.
Roshan is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Gracie has taken his back!
Roshan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Roshan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshan tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Roshan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Roshan is trying to stand back up.
Roshan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roshan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Roshan is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie is trying to stick to Roshan's back but Roshan is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roshan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roshan scores with a punch to the head.
Roshan lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Roshan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Roshan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roshan throws a big shot that misses.
Roshan misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roshan with a hook.
Roshan misses with a body shot.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roshan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Roshan.
Roshan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Roshan's guard now.
Roshan wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Roshan to get back to his feet.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roshan wriggles free and stands up.
Roshan just misses with a punch to the body.
Roshan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roshan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roshan thows a body shot but no joy.
Roshan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roshan blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roshan connects with a single shot there.
Roshan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Roshan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roshan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roshan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roshan throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Roshan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roshan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Roshan misses the target.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roshan.
Damian Roshan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Roshan throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Roshan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roshan throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roshan throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Roshan is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roshan.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roshan is looking to escape.
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Roshan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitor Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennito Masqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khru Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masqual comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Kang has chosen Goldberg Entrance Theme by WCW as his entrance music. Bennito Masqual could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Khru Kang's chin.
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260 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bennito Masqual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khru Kang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masqual gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kang's face as Masqual controls the position.
Masqual avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kang.
Kang is not content to let Masqual control the position.
Masqual is trying to get an arm triangle but Kang is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Masqual wants to control but Kang is keeping him busy.
Kang can't do much from the bottom here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Kang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masqual controlling the pace.
Masqual is trying to work for a kimura but Kang is defending well.
Kang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kang 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.
Masqual working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masqual working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kang's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masqual postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Khru Kang has been cut.
Kang has his foot on Masqual's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masqual works his way back into a safe position though.
Masqual trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.
Masqual wants to pass the guard but Kang is keeping the position.
Kang wants to sweep here but Masqual controlling him for the moment.
Masqual loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masqual postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Masqual, into his guard.
Masqual trying to control the position.
Kang stands up out of Masqual's guard for a moment - Masqual manages to land a nice upkick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masqual has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masqual is striking from the bottom but Kang uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Masqual is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kang pulls his head out easily.
Kang slips a nice elbow through Masqual's hands, connecting with Masqual's forehead.
Masqual on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Masqual manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kang preventing the sweep.
Kang wants to control from the top but Masqual keeps moving.
Kang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Masqual controls Kang momentarily but Kang frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masqual keeping moving, preventing Kang from controlling successfully.
Masqual is striking off his back. Kang thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Masqual looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masqual doesn't manage to clinch there - Kang circles away.
Kang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masqual to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennito Masqual dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khru Kang's cut.
That's time! Masqual's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masqual scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masqual throws a series of punches but Kang moves out of range.
Kang 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.
Kang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masqual 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.
Kang trying to control the position from guard on top but Masqual is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masqual trying to strike off his back.
Masqual isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kang stacks Masqual on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kang!
Kang working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masqual is trying to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masqual throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kang.
Bennito Masqual seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Masqual. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masqual.
Kang blocks a jab.
Masqual shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kang to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masqual.
That has opened up Khru Kang's cut even more.
Masqual tries to clinch but Kang moves away
and Kang counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masqual slaps away a takedown attempt from Kang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kang is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang takes a swing at Masqual's ribcage but misses.
Masqual drives through with a takedown into guard.
Masqual drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masqual jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masqual defends well.
Masqual pushing down on Kang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Masqual keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Masqual missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kang striking from half guard on the bottom.
Masqual is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang trying to control the position.
Bennito Masqual overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masqual postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masqual sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Masqual 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.
Masqual distracts Kang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kang keeping full guard, as Masqual tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masqual drops back looking for a leg! Kang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kang manages to kick Masqual off! Masqual jumps back into Kang's guard.
Masqual drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kang dives on top into guard.
Masqual 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.
Masqual looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masqual's head.
Masqual wants to improve his position but instead Kang has moved into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masqual is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kang jumps into side control!
Kang tries for a kimura but Masqual is defending well.
Masqual manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kang's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khru Kang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khru Kang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kang swings for the body but Masqual moves out of range.
Masqual bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kang can't do much from the bottom here.
Masqual has hold of Kang's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kang seems comfortable defending it but Masqual has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kang is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kang is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Masqual couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bennito Masqual!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes to the cage accompanied by Back in the USSR. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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194 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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192 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Hammer swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Kozlov moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Kozlov moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Hammer throws a jab when Kozlov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Kozlov slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Hammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Hammer throws a jab when Kozlov was well out of range.
Hammer swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Kozlov moves away and avoids it.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Kozlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlov.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kozlov, right into the meat.
Kozlov clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Kozlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
Kozlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer looks gassed!
Kozlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Kozlov working Hammer over with knees to the body.
Kozlov lands a knee to the body.
Hammer takes an elbow to the temple.
Kozlov crunches a lovely knee into Hammer's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlov.
Kozlov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kozlov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kozlov lands a good knee to the midsection. Hammer won't want to take too many of those.
Kozlov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kozlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov presses Hammer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kozlov lands a body punch.
Kozlov connects with a knee to the head.
Kozlov is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kozlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Kozlov.
Hammer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hammer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Kozlov.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozlov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kozlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kozlov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Hammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammer's gas tank.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Hammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammer's gas tank.
Kozlov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kozlov pushes Hammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kozlov.
Kozlov missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is working Hammer over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hammer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Kozlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammer avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Kozlov.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Kozlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kozlov prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Kozlov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hammer is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozlov won't allow it.
Kozlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer tries to break free but Kozlov pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Kozlov.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammer swinging wilding here.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Kozlov throws a leg kick which misses Hammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammer tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Kozlov thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Kozlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook but Kozlov avoids it easily.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Kozlov avoids it well.
Kozlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
Mario Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a head kick. Hammer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Kozlov cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.
Kozlov working Hammer over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov working Hammer over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kozlov obliges.
Kozlov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kozlov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kozlov.
Kozlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kozlov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kozlov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hammer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.
Kozlov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kozlov.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Kozlov crunches a lovely knee into Hammer's ribcage.
Kozlov lands a good knee to the midsection. Hammer won't want to take too many of those.
Hammer takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov missing with knees to the body.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kozlov lands a knee to the body.
Hammer wants to break free but Kozlov has control.
Kozlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Kozlov missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kozlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling him.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov slips a straight right by Hammer.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Hammer.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kozlov, right into the meat.
Hammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Kozlov moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kozlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer throws a hook but Kozlov blocks it.
Hammer lands a jab.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer throws a hook but Kozlov avoids it easily.
Kozlov tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Kozlov moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammer misses the jab.
A big left from Hammer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov blocks a jab.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kozlov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kozlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kozlov, right into the meat.
Hammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kozlov connects with a body shot.
Hammer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kozlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kozlov scores with a hook.
Kozlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kozlov.
Nice straight punches there by Kozlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kozlov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Kozlov does no damage.
Kozlov clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov lands a knee to the body.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlov scores a nice knee to the body.
Mario Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer wants to break free but Kozlov has control.
Kozlov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hammer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kozlov.
Kozlov prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Kozlov prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Kozlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kozlov is working Hammer over against the cage.
Kozlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kozlov landing knees to the head.
Kozlov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kozlov obliges.
Kozlov keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike.
Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kozlov keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a head kick. Hammer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hammer misses the body punch
and Kozlov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hammer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kozlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Kozlov is out of range.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kozlov counters with a thumping low kick.
A lazy left from Kozlov finds it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kozlov.
Kozlov slips under a jab.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Drago Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Hammer was not able to check.
Kozlov cracks the inside of Hammer's front leg.
Kozlov gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlov.
Kozlov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kozlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kozlov obliges.
Kozlov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammer's defenses.
Hammer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kozlov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hammer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kozlov obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands an elbow inside.
Kozlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kozlov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kozlov lands an elbow just above Hammer 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kozlov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Kozlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kullervo Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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232 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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24
268 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kullervo Karvakorva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muromets ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muromets throws a shot from downtown. Karvakorva moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Karvakorva misses.
Muromets throws a hook to the side of Karvakorva's head but Karvakorva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muromets takes a swing at Karvakorva's ribcage but misses.
Muromets rushes Karvakorva and presses him up against the cage.
Karvakorva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Muromets, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muromets takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karvakorva tries to land a leg kick but Muromets saw it coming and moves away.
Karvakorva throws the kick towards the body but Muromets avoids it.
Muromets forces Karvakorva back against the cage and clinches.
Karvakorva trying to land knees to the body.
Karvakorva misses with the head strike.
Karvakorva is trying to break the clinch but Muromets is controlling him.
A short left from Karvakorva.
A short body shot lands from Muromets as the two fighters clinch.
Muromets tries a body shot but Karvakorva blocks it.
Muromets stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muromets.
Karvakorva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muromets's elbow.
Karvakorva missing with knees to the body.
Karvakorva can't find room to land a body shot as Muromets controls the action.
Karvakorva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Karvakorva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muromets misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karvakorva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva trying to control the position but instead, Muromets has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karvakorva into the cage.
Muromets avoiding damage as Karvakorva throws knees to the body.
Karvakorva working aggressively here.
Muromets pushes Karvakorva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karvakorva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muromets goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muromets scores with a hook to the body.
Muromets throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karvakorvas head.
Karvakorva can't find room to land a body shot as Muromets controls the action.
Muromets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karvakorva swings wildly with an uppercut but Muromets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muromets tries a body shot but Karvakorva blocks it.
Karvakorva working hard to break the clinch.
Muromets has a couple of punches blocked by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Muromets.
Muromets scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Muromets fails to land.
Karvakorva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Muromets - that landed with a thud.
Karvakorva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muromets lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Muromets scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karvakorva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karvakorva misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karvakorva.
Karvakorva scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karvakorva.
Karvakorva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karvakorva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muromets is defending well for now.
A short right from Muromets on the inside.
Karvakorva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karvakorva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Muromets.
Karvakorva misses with a punch to the body.
Muromets is working Karvakorva over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Muromets.
Karvakorva looks gassed!
Muromets pushes Karvakorva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muromets is leaning against Karvakorva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muromets lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muromets working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karvakorva's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Muromets.
Muromets lands with a right to the head.
Karvakorva is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karvakorva.
Muromets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muromets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karvakorva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muromets prevents a body shot from Karvakorva.
Muromets lands a right hand.
Muromets lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muromets lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Muromets scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muromets working aggressively here.
Karvakorva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muromets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Muromets.
Muromets lands a hook that snaps the head of Karvakorva backwards.
Muromets prevents a body shot from Karvakorva.
A left hand lands to the body for Muromets.
Muromets lands a right hand.
Muromets scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muromets.
Muromets scores with a shot to the side of Karvakorva's head.
Muromets works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Muromets.
A short uppercut from Muromets.
A nice left hand lands by Muromets.
Muromets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karvakorva misses with the head strike.
Muromets lands a left hand.
Muromets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muromets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Muromets.
Muromets scores with a shoulder strike.
Muromets presses Karvakorva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muromets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muromets lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karvakorva.
Muromets scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muromets working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muromets working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karvakorva is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Muromets misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Muromets.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Muromets dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Muromets drives through and clinches with Karvakorva against the cage.
Karvakorva throws a head punch that misses.
Karvakorva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muromets connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karvakorva throws a jab when Muromets was well out of range.
Karvakorva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muromets lands a slapping body shot.
Karvakorva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muromets lands a nice hook to Karvakorva's body. Karvakorva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ilya Muromets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muromets lands a really nice looking cross but Karvakorva seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muromets scores with a body shot.
Muromets lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Muromets there.
Karvakorva is still on wobbly legs! Can Muromets finish him?
Karvakorva walks straight into a right hand from Muromets - that's dropped him! Muromets jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Karvakorva from any more punishment! Karvakorva complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ilya Muromets!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Djordje Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Linderoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovic comes to the cage accompanied by Karadjordje Petrovicu . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
197 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Petrovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobias Linderoth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic avoids the body shot from Linderoth.
Petrovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrovic looks to land a right hand but Linderoth moved out of range.
Petrovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrovic connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Linderoth to the floor! Petrovic dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Tobias Linderoth has been cut.
Petrovic wants to stand but Linderoth has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Linderoth wants to control but Petrovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linderoth wants to improve his position but Petrovic is controlling well.
Linderoth wants to control the action here but instead Petrovic manages to pass to full mount!
Linderoth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Linderoth throwing hammer fists to the chest of Petrovic. What's that going to do exactly?
Linderoth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Linderoth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Linderoth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrovic kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic controlling from the full mount.
Linderoth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linderoth is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovic content just to control the position here.
Petrovic prevents Linderoth from getting the reversal.
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.
Linderoth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petrovic is looking to stand but Petrovic has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Linderoth can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth throwing hammer fists to the chest of Petrovic. What's that going to do exactly?
Petrovic is looking to stand but Petrovic has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Linderoth is looking to get to half guard.
Linderoth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Linderoth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrovic wants to stand but Linderoth is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Linderoth is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrovic has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrovic content just to control the position here.
Linderoth tries to hold on but Petrovic pushes him away.
Petrovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Linderoth is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrovic has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linderoth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Linderoth thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Petrovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Linderoth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrovic throws a right and a left that Linderoth avoids nicely.
Petrovic throws a series of punches but Linderoth moves out of range.
A big right from Linderoth misses.
Linderoth thows a body shot but no joy.
Linderoth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrovic is looking to clinch but Linderoth is avoiding it.
Petrovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linderoth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrovic tries to clinch up.
Petrovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Linderoth.
Linderoth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Linderoth.
Petrovic misses with the combination.
Linderoth punishes Petrovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linderoth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic throws a lazy right hand but Linderoth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Djordje Petrovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrovic misses the jab.
Linderoth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrovic.
Linderoth throws a looping overhand right but Petrovic ducks down to avoid it.
Petrovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Linderoth.
A shot to the body from Petrovic misses
and Linderoth counters with a single leg into guard. Petrovic didn't expect that.
Linderoth wants to control from the top but Petrovic keeps moving.
Linderoth lands a couple of elbows.
Petrovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Linderoth trying to control but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
Linderoth content to stall in guard here.
Linderoth wants to pass the guard but Petrovic is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Linderoth.
Linderoth drops back looking for a leg! Petrovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovic manages to kick Linderoth off! Linderoth jumps back into Petrovic's guard.
Linderoth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrovic wants to stand and escape but Linderoth is having none of it.
Linderoth cracks Petrovic with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth trying to control but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
Linderoth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Linderoth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Petrovic duly obliges.
Petrovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Petrovic misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Petrovic.
Petrovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linderoth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrovic closes the distance but Linderoth moves to the side
and Linderoth counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrovic won't be happy with that.
Linderoth landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Petrovic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Petrovic parries the strikes from Linderoth easily there. Linderoth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Petrovic to escape.
Linderoth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Linderoth prevents Petrovic from escaping the position.
Petrovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Linderoth on the ground.
Linderoth remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Linderoth working the ground and pound but Petrovic is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linderoth trying to control the action but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Linderoth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tobias Linderoth's cut.
That's time! Petrovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Linderoth throws a hook but Petrovic blocks it.
Petrovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linderoth cracks Petrovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Linderoth misses with a looping left.
Petrovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Linderoth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Linderoth finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrovic's head.
Petrovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Linderoth counters with a two punch combo.
Linderoth tests Petrovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linderoth takes a swing at Petrovic's ribcage but misses.
Petrovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Linderoth is just out of range.
Linderoth throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrovic staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic clinches but Linderoth breaks the clinch
and Petrovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Djordje Petrovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrovic tries to clinch up
and Linderoth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Petrovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Linderoth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Linderoth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Linderoth is looking to advance position but Petrovic won't allow it.
Petrovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrovic tries to get out of the position.
Linderoth stops Petrovic from getting back to his feet.
Linderoth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Linderoth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrovic's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrovic lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovic closes the distance but Linderoth moves to the side
letting Linderoth counter with a right hand.
Linderoth defending well as Petrovic loads up on a big left hand.
Petrovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic misses with a body shot
and Linderoth counters with a left and a right that stings Petrovic.
Petrovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Linderoth counters with a single leg into guard. Petrovic didn't expect that.
Linderoth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrovic is looking to stand up but Linderoth isn't so interested in that idea.
Linderoth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrovic keeping moving, preventing Linderoth from controlling successfully.
Linderoth is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrovic has wrist control.
Linderoth throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth won't allow Petrovic to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrovic tries to clinch up.
Petrovic misses with a looping right.
Linderoth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linderoth manages to avoid it.
Petrovic lands a jab.
Petrovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Linderoth.
Linderoth scores with a jab. Petrovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrovic throws a head kick that half lands.
A cross from Linderoth lands.
Linderoth throws a series of punches but Petrovic moves out of range.
Petrovic moves forwards but Linderoth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Linderoth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Linderoth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Linderoth gets the takedown into side control.
Petrovic defending against the ground and pound.
Petrovic defending against the ground and pound.
Linderoth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Linderoth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrovic is trying to buck Linderoth off.
Linderoth is looking to take a break and control but Petrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linderoth sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrovic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Petrovic parries the strikes from Linderoth easily there. Linderoth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Petrovic to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Linderoth slips under a jab from Petrovic.
Petrovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Linderoth on the side of the head.
Linderoth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrovic leaves Linderoth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Linderoth counters with a left to the body.
Djordje Petrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linderoth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Linderoth counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrovic clinches but Linderoth breaks the clinch
and Linderoth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrovic thinking.
Linderoth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Linderoth moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Petrovic.
Linderoth lands with a hook. Petrovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Linderoth misses with a straight left.
Petrovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Linderoth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Linderoth.
Petrovic loads up on a big right hand but Linderoth slips the punch.
Petrovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic throws a head punch that misses.
Petrovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrovic is pressed up against the cage. Linderoth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrovic down to the mat. Petrovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Djordje Petrovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Linderoth.
Petrovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linderoth.
Linderoth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrovic gets underhooks to prevent Linderoth's takedown attempt.
Linderoth fails to pull guard.
Petrovic works on Linderoth's body with a couple of short punches.
Linderoth misses with some punches.
Petrovic lands a nice uppercut.
Petrovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Linderoth has Petrovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petrovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Linderoth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Petrovic as the two fighters clinch.
Petrovic lands a nice uppercut.
Petrovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Petrovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrovic.
Petrovic working aggressively here.
Linderoth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Linderoth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrovic.
Linderoth cracks a nice hook into Petrovic's ribs.
Petrovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linderoth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrovic. Petrovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Petrovic misses.
Linderoth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Linderoth lands in his opponent's guard.
Linderoth trying to control but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Djordje Petrovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tobias Linderoth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrovic tries to clinch but Linderoth moves away
and Linderoth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Linderoth.
Petrovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Linderoth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrovic's guard.
Linderoth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Linderoth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Linderoth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petrovic's head.
Linderoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrovic is keeping the position for now.
Linderoth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linderoth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrovic keeping moving, preventing Linderoth from controlling successfully.
Linderoth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrovic keeping moving, preventing Linderoth from controlling successfully.
Petrovic has momentary wrist control but Linderoth slips an elbow through the middle.
Linderoth is working Petrovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petrovic wants to stand but Linderoth is controlling the position.
That's two 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.
Linderoth landing some decent shots from guard.
Petrovic wants to stand but Linderoth is controlling the position.
Linderoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrovic is keeping the position for now.
Linderoth wants to control from the top but Petrovic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic keeping full guard, as Linderoth tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Linderoth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrovic.
Petrovic digs a good hook to Linderoth's body.
Linderoth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrovic looks to land a combination but Linderoth avoids it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Linderoth.
Linderoth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth trying to control the action but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
Petrovic pushes Linderoth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Linderoth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Linderoth wants to control but Petrovic is keeping him busy.
Petrovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Linderoth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Linderoth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Linderoth!
Tobias Linderoth is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Caerdinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goncalo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caerdinn's entrance music is Dr. Feelgood. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Caerdinn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goncalo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caerdinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caerdinn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alves.
It looks like Brent Caerdinn has been cut.
Caerdinn throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Caerdinn.
Caerdinn clobbers Alves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Caerdinn lands a jab to the head.
Alves checks a leg kick.
Alves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caerdinn blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Caerdinn shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Alves is backing up but Caerdinn catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Alves covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Caerdinn Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Caerdinn!
Brent Caerdinn retains his heavyweight title!
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