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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between fred dirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Skrtel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for fred dirk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, fred dirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Skrtel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrtel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
dirk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skrtel is looking for a triangle but dirk pushes his legs off easily.
Skrtel throws his legs up looking for a submission but dirk uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Skrtel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skrtel is not content to let dirk control the position.
Skrtel is trying to improve his position.
Skrtel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Skrtel is looking to regain half guard here but dirk keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrtel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
dirk scores with a one two! Skrtel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
dirk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skrtel looking for subs off his back but dirk has passed one foot through into half guard.
dirk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
dirk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrtel actively working from the bottom here.
Skrtel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skrtel throws his legs up looking for a submission but dirk uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
dirk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skrtel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skrtel is trying to control dirk's posture but dirk avoids it.
Skrtel manages to get back to half guard.
Skrtel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skrtel looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dirk tries to stand but can't do so whilst Skrtel controls his leg.
Skrtel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skrtel.
dirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrtel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skrtel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
dirk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skrtel's guard.
Skrtel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead dirk passes into half guard.
That's four 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.
Skrtel looking for submissions off his back.
Skrtel is looking to improve his position.
Skrtel actively working from the bottom here.
Skrtel is staying active underneath dirk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skrtel regains full guard. Nicely done.
dirk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
dirk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fred dirk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skrtel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and dirk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skrtel is trying to maintain the position but dirk is very close to passing his half guard.
Skrtel looking for submissions off his back.
Skrtel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
dirk slips a nice elbow through Skrtel's hands, connecting with Skrtel's forehead.
Skrtel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skrtel is breathing heavily.
dirk trying to control from half guard but Skrtel is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrtel looking for submissions off his back.
dirk decides to return to a standing position.
dirk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skrtel sprawls well. Skrtel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. dirk gets slowly back to his feet.
Skrtel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. dirk is trying to defend but Skrtel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skrtel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
dirk regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dirk striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Skrtel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and dirk dives on top into guard.
dirk wants to control from the top but Skrtel keeps moving.
fred dirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skrtel working for submissions but it's allowed dirk to get to half guard.
Skrtel is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrtel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skrtel looking for submissions off his back.
dirk wants to get back to his feet.
dirk throwing shots but Skrtel is blocking nicely.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skrtel tries for a takedown but dirk circles away easily
and dirk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
dirk wants to stand but Skrtel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
dirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrtel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skrtel looking for a guillotine here but dirk defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skrtel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. dirk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skrtel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. dirk is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fred dirk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
dirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skrtel is trying to drag dirk to the mat but dirk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
dirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
dirk tries to bum rush Skrtel with a series of wild strikes but Skrtel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
dirk misses with the combination.
dirk has his takedown stuffed
and Skrtel counters with a takedown into side control.
Skrtel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. dirk is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Skrtel yanks on the arm and dirk is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Skrtel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Skrtel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quiron Yusuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Quiron Yusuke!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusuke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yusuke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Russel's guard.
Russel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yusuke controls the pace.
Yusuke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yusuke wants to stand but Russel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yusuke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russel, up you get!
Russel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yusuke.
Yusuke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russel tries to clinch but Yusuke is having none of it.
A slow jab from Yusuke misses its intended target.
Yusuke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russel throws out the jab.
Russel tries to clinch but Yusuke is having none of it.
Russel throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Quiron Yusuke has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel tries to clinch there but Yusuke circles away.
Yusuke shoots in for a takedown but Russel shows good takedown defense.
Yusuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Russel connects with a body shot.
Yusuke looks gassed!
Yusuke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. Russel catches Yusuke right on the button with a cross.
Yusuke slips under a jab.
Russel throws out a loose jab but Yusuke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yusuke scores with a nice head shot.
Russel misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Russel.
Nice defenses there by Russel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yusuke ducks right into an uppercut from Russel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russel lands a lovely overhand right.
Yusuke is rocked!
James Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yusuke drops his hands momentarily. Russel doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Yusuke staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Yusuke doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Russel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaba Wonton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonton comes to the cage accompanied by Guns n Roses - You Could Be Mine. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaba Wonton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Mulkku!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Wonton misses.
Mulkku tries to move into range but Wonton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Frank Mulkku has been cut.
Wonton throws a looping overhand right but Mulkku ducks down to avoid it.
Mulkku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wonton.
Mulkku is looking to clinch.
Wonton throws a leg kick but Mulkku moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wonton.
Wonton misses with the combination.
Wonton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Wonton.
Mulkku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonton looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulkku is just out of range.
Wonton looks to land a right hand but Mulkku moved out of range.
Wonton dodges the punch combination from Mulkku.
Wonton throws a hook to the side of Mulkku's head but Mulkku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonton throws a looping overhand right but Mulkku ducks down to avoid it.
Wonton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mulkku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wonton jabs at Mulkku's body.
Mulkku looks gassed!
Wonton misses with the combination.
Mulkku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wonton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wonton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonton seems to be working for a kimura but Mulkku defends the submission attempt.
Wonton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mulkku's head.
Wonton is nestled in close to Mulkku, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wonton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wonton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mulkku defending well though.
Wonton thows a huge punch but Mulkku dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Wonton there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wonton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mulkku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wonton.
Wonton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mulkku defending well though.
Mulkku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mulkku has hold of Wonton's hands but Wonton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mulkku taking some punishment here, with Wonton in his half guard.
Wonton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wonton lands strikes from half guard.
Wonton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wonton lands a nice short elbow.
Wonton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mulkku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wonton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wonton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wonton drops an elbow to the side of Mulkku's head.
Wonton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mulkku's head.
Wonton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mulkku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wonton.
Wonton working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wonton lands a nice short elbow.
Mulkku is trying to control but can't.
Wonton throwing shots but Mulkku is blocking nicely.
Wonton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wonton throwing shots but Mulkku is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulkku is trying to control but can't.
Wonton winds up and cracks Mulkku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku is looking to improve his position.
Wonton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Wonton there.
Wonton working Mulkku over with strikes.
Wonton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mulkku taking some punishment here, with Wonton in his half guard.
Mulkku manages to get to full guard.
Mulkku keeping moving, preventing Wonton from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wonton throws and elbow that misses. Mulkku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wonton's guard. Nice move by Mulkku!
Mulkku trying to control but Wonton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaba Wonton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mulkku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A clash of legs there as Mulkku blocks the low kick.
Wonton clinches up with Mulkku and pushes him back against the cage.
Wonton tries to work over Mulkku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wonton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wonton breaks from the clinch.
Wonton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wonton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mulkku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wonton counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mulkku.
Wonton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mulkku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Wonton.
Mulkku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wonton counters with a nice uppercut.
Mulkku is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Wonton misses.
Wonton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mulkku on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mulkku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wonton misses with the combination.
Mulkku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wonton throws a series of punches but Mulkku avoids them all with ease.
Mulkku slips a straight right by Wonton.
Mulkku wants to clinch up but Wonton keeps it at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wonton.
Wonton scoring with punches from side control.
Wonton landing strikes.
Mulkku is trying to get back to half guard.
Wonton landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonton scores with punches from side control.
Mulkku is rocked!
That has opened up Frank Mulkku's cut even more.
Wonton grinds an elbow into Mulkku's temple.
Mulkku is still in real trouble! Can Wonton finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Wonton! That's hurt Mulkku! Will he recover? Wonton fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaba Wonton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tames has chosen "The Distance" by Cake as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Tames has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Tames!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tames as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Tames.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Navarro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tames counters with a straight right hand.
Navarro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tames scores with a counter punch that sends Navarro to the canvas! Tames smells blood - he's punishing Navarro with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Navarro has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Tames!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerrard Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chruck Riddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 London, Gerrard Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chruck Riddel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riddel sprawls well. Riddel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brennan gets slowly back to his feet.
Chruck Riddel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riddel is looking to clinch but Brennan is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brennan.
Riddel misses with a straight right.
Brennan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riddel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riddel scores with a jab.
Riddel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brennan manages to avoid it.
Riddel blocks a jab.
Riddel tries to clinch but Brennan is having none of it.
Riddel throws a left that rocks Brennan and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Riddel dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Brennan regain composure!
It looks like Gerrard Brennan has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riddel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Riddel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brennan to his feet.
Brennan lands a head shot.
Riddel cracks Brennan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brennan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Riddel pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brennan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chruck Riddel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Mandyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Lundin (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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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Mandyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin has a takedown stuffed.
Mandyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lundin's hands.
Mandyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Mandyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mandyson throws a nice looking combination but Lundin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mandyson throws a right and a left that Lundin avoids nicely.
Lundin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mandyson is fending him off so far but Lundin persists. Nope, Mandyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandyson throws a series of punches but Lundin avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Mandyson as Lundin shoots in.
Billy Mandyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Lundin.
Mandyson lands a really nice looking cross but Lundin seems unphased.
Mandyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Lundin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mandyson won't be happy with that.
Lundin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mandyson taking a bit of punishment here - Lundin scoring with strikes.
Mandyson is trying to improve his position.
Lundin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mandyson defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandyson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lundin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lundin works to advance to full mount. Mandyson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lundin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mandyson looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Billy Mandyson has been cut.
Mandyson is breathing heavily.
Mandyson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lundin landing strikes from the mount.
Lundin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lundin raining down shots from the mount!
Lundin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mandyson hang on?
Mandyson can't escape the position.
Lundin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lundin landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandyson is in a horrible position here. Lundin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Mandyson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mandyson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Lundin there.
Mandyson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundin is working for a submission of some sort.
Lundin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mandyson?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin lands with some strikes.
Mandyson really wants to buck Lundin off and get back to his feet.
Lundin lands a big shot there that rocks Mandyson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Lundin.
Lundin punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Lundin.
Lundin with good strikes from the mount here!
Lundin lands a heavy elbow.
Mandyson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lundin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Billy Mandyson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lundin unloading with bombs!
Lundin working the ground and pound effectively.
Lundin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mandyson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandyson tries to reverse the position but Lundin maintains control.
Mandyson is in a horrible position here. Lundin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lundin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mandyson hang on?
Lundin lands with some strikes.
Lundin with shots to the head and body - Mandyson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lundin working the ground and pound effectively.
Lundin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lundin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lundin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mandyson looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lundin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mandyson looks a forlorn figure.
Lundin raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Lundin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Mandyson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lundin clinches with his opponent.
Lundin prevents a body shot from Mandyson.
Mandyson lands a shoulder strike.
Lundin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mandyson prevents it.
Lundin is working for takedown but Mandyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mandyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lundin is trying to drag Mandyson to the mat but Mandyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Billy Mandyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Lundin.
Mandyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lundin has Mandyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mandyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lundin letting Mandyson take a breather here.
Mandyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lundin is breathing heavily.
Mandyson lands a left hand.
Mandyson tries to stall but Lundin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lundin is trying to drag Mandyson to the mat but Mandyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mandyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Mandyson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lundin wants to stall.
Mandyson pulls guard.
Lundin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mandyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mandyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mandyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lundin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anders Lundin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lundin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lundin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lundin is in close to Mandyson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lundin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mandyson is looking for a triangle but Lundin pushes his legs off easily.
Lundin cracks Mandyson with a solid left hand.
Lundin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lundin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lundin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lundin landing some decent shots from guard.
Lundin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Mandyson keeps moving.
Lundin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mandyson keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Lundin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lundin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lundin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mandyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lundin thows a big elbow that misses.
Mandyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundin manages to get himself to full guard.
Lundin punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundin is retaining full guard.
Mandyson tries to stand but Lundin is controlling from the bottom.
Lundin has his feet on Mandyson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lundin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lundin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lundin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mandyson's guard.
Lundin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lundin slips a nice elbow through Mandyson's hands, connecting with Mandyson's forehead.
Mandyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lundin.
Lundin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lundin prevents Mandyson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Lundin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Mandyson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lundin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mandyson misses with a straight left.
Mandyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lundin.
Mandyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mandyson lands a jab to the head.
Lundin stuffs the takedown attempt from Mandyson. Mandyson gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mandyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mandyson swivels and escapes.
Billy Mandyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Lundin.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lundin.
Mandyson is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandyson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lundin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mandyson down.
Lundin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lundin working the head and body with strikes.
Lundin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lundin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mandyson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lundin connects with a decent elbow.
Lundin is looking to take a break and control but Mandyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lundin in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mandyson gets back to half guard.
Mandyson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lundin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lundin working some strikes from top position.
Lundin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lundin drops back looking for a leg! Mandyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mandyson manages to kick Lundin off! Lundin jumps back into Mandyson's guard.
Lundin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lundin is in close to Mandyson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mandyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundin postures up and lands a big shot to Mandyson's brow.
Mandyson keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Lundin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mandyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lundin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lundin stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mandyson throws up his legs and catches Lundin in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Lundin tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mandyson! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Billy Mandyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Vitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitti's entrance music is Too Bad. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Vitti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diogo Rubin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin closes the distance and clinches up with Vitti, looking for a takedown. Rubin pushes Vitti against the cage but Vitti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vitti connects with the punch.
Vitti lands with a nice combination. Rubin backs away looking to recover.
Vitti throws a head kick that Rubin semi-blocks.
Nice sprawl there from Vitti as Rubin shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vitti throws a series of punches but Rubin avoids them all with ease.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vitti but Vitti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodrigo Vitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Rubin.
Vitti misses with the combination.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vitti sprawls well. Vitti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rubin gets slowly back to his feet.
Rubin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vitti lands a really nice looking cross but Rubin seems unphased.
Rubin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rubin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vitti did well to prevent Rubin getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin is looking for a kimura here.
Rubin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vitti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rubin.
Rubin looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin is pressing down on Vitti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vitti is holding on for now.
Rubin wants to control but Vitti is keeping him busy.
Rubin stops Vitti from getting back to his feet.
Rubin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vitti is just riding it out for now. Rubin eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Vitti tries to kick Rubin off but Rubin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rubin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vitti defends it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rubin is defended easily by Vitti.
Rubin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vitti circles away.
Vitti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vitti misses with a double jab.
Vitti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vitti.
Rubin is rocked!
Vitti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubin is still on wobbly legs! Can Vitti finish him?
Vitti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Vitti.
Vitti swinging wilding here.
Rubin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitti.
Rubin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitti.
Rubin seems to have recovered his senses.
Rubin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vitti's guard.
Rubin looking to sit in guard and control but Vitti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vitti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from Vitti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitti tries to bum rush Rubin with a series of wild strikes but Rubin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vitti lands with an overhand left.
Vitti drops Rubin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rubin! Vitti dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Rodrigo Vitti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey ONeill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joni Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeill misses with a combination
and Johnsson counters with a left and a right that stings ONeill.
Johnsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Mickey ONeill has been cut.
ONeill needs to keep his hands up - Johnsson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeill throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
ONeill blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Johnsson.
ONeill misses the jab.
ONeill tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson scores with a nice body kick.
ONeill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ONeill is breathing heavily.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
Johnsson lands with a kick to the temple. ONeill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
ONeill throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Johnsson fails to land with a series of punches.
ONeill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
ONeill is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson lands a hook that stumbles ONeill back into the cage. Johnsson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping ONeill to the canvas! Johnsson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - ONeill has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joni Johnsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Murdoch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Sommers!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sommers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sommers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murdoch avoids it really well and circles away.
Murdoch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sommers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murdoch's waist but Murdoch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sommers off to one side.
Sommers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sommers looks gassed!
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!
Sommers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murdoch to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Murdoch.
It looks like TJ Sommers has been cut.
Murdoch throws a shot to the body.
Sommers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murdoch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sommers on the side of the head.
Murdoch flashes Sommers a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sommers's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sommers crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Murdoch punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Murdoch!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Emeliananko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon has chosen Shyne : Messiah as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Emeliananko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emeliananko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dragon is looking for a sweep.
Emeliananko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Dragon's face as Emeliananko controls the position.
Dragon sneaks back into half guard.
Dragon trying to control but Emeliananko postures up.
Emeliananko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dragon has given up his back. Will we see Emeliananko going for some submissions?
Emeliananko wants to control but Dragon is keeping busy.
Emeliananko looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon is keeping busy.
Emeliananko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dragon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dragon turns into Emeliananko and is now in his guard.
Dragon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emeliananko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragon stands up over Emeliananko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dragon preventing the sweep.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Emeliananko keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Emeliananko is proving hard to escape from.
Dragon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emeliananko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Emeliananko is tightening it up a little... Dragon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dragon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dragon taps out! nice BJJ there by Emeliananko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vitali Emeliananko!
Vitali Emeliananko retains his light heavyweight title!
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RATING
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