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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Hohenheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weston East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Hohenheim!
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, Weston East!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohenheim moves out of range of the strikes.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohenheim.
Hohenheim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
East keeping moving, preventing Hohenheim from controlling successfully.
East avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
East keeping moving, preventing Hohenheim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohenheim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but East is tightening it up a little... Hohenheim has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hohenheim reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hohenheim taps out! Nice BJJ there by East!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Weston East!
A very excited looking Weston East made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Kutts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutts has chosen Save Me from Shinedown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johnny Awesome could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jax Kutts's chin.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Awesome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jax Kutts!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awesome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutts looks for a takedown but Awesome sprawls well.
Kutts doesn't manage to clinch there - Awesome circles away.
Awesome misses with a few strikes there.
Kutts darts in and clinches Awesome up against the cage.
Awesome working hard to break the clinch.
Awesome manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Awesome wants to get back to his feet but Kutts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kutts tries to free his leg and advance position but Awesome is retaining full guard.
Kutts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kutts is looking to work some ground and pound but Awesome has wrist control.
Kutts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kutts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Awesome throws a right hand that Kutts ducks under and follows up with a left that Kutts also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awesome.
A head kick misses from Awesome.
Awesome misses with an attempted mid kick.
Awesome misses with a few strikes there.
Jax Kutts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutts instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Kutts.
Kutts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Awesome tries to break the clinch but Kutts is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kutts.
Kutts lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Johnny Awesome has been cut.
Kutts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kutts keeps control of Awesome as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kutts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Awesome gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Awesome's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kutts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kutts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kutts pulls guard.
Awesome wants to get up but he can't break Kutts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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!
Awesome is breathing heavily.
Awesome has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Awesome wants to stand and escape but instead Kutts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kutts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Awesome's guard.
Kutts uses his free foot to push down on Awesome's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Awesome.
Kutts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutts fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kutts controlling from mount.
Awesome is trying to stand up.
Kutts looking to control but Awesome is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kutts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Awesome can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kutts wants to control the pace but Awesome is squirming around nicely.
Kutts controlling his opponent.
Kutts lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kutts looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Awesome is squirming around, avoiding Kutts's attempts to control the action.
Awesome tries to buck Kutts off but Kutts takes his back!
Kutts is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Awesome knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Awesome for a finish.
Kutts is persistently looking for the submission but Awesome is defending it well.
Kutts biding his time, controlling Awesome.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Awesome covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kutts gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Kutts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Awesome's cut.
That's time! Awesome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Awesome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kutts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Awesome misses with a head kick.
Awesome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutts avoids the head kick by Awesome.
Kutts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kutts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Awesome circles away.
Awesome slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Awesome throws a sloppy head kick and Kutts moves out of range easily.
Kutts closes the distance and clinches.
Awesome tries to break free but Kutts pushes him back against the cage.
Kutts tries to pull guard but Awesome won't allow it.
Johnny Awesome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Kutts.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutts.
Kutts pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutts is controlling Awesome's posture.
Awesome wanted to stand there but Kutts had control of the position.
Kutts is trying to control the position but Awesome postures up.
Awesome wants to stand but Kutts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kutts looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutts, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Awesome postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jax Kutts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kutts has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome throws a series of punches but Kutts moves out of range.
Kutts moves to clinch but Awesome breaks away
and Awesome counters with a stiff right hand.
Awesome has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kutts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Awesome pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kutts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Awesome on his heels. He'll look to pass Awesome's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kutts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Awesome wants to stand and escape but Kutts is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Awesome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jax Kutts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jax Kutts was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kutts tries to clinch up
and Kutts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutts pushes Awesome up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kutts is trying to pull guard but Awesome has him pressed against the cage.
Kutts lands an elbow that stopped Awesome in his tracks for a moment.
Awesome is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kutts is defending well.
Kutts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Awesome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutts lands an elbow inside.
Kutts gets control of Awesome's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kutts will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutts has control of Awesome's left arm, preventing Awesome from doing any damage.
Awesome wants to get up but he can't break Kutts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kutts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Awesome can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Awesome stands up from Kutts's guard - Awesome perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutts wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Kutts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Awesome's cut.
That's time! Awesome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kutts walks into a straight right hand from Awesome.
Awesome has Kutts up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Awesome lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Awesome drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kutts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kutts fails to land the takedown.
Kutts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Awesome looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kutts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Awesome is trying to buck Kutts off.
Kutts wants to control but Awesome is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kutts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Awesome wants to get back to his feet but Kutts drags him back down.
Kutts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kutts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Awesome taking a bit of punishment here - Kutts scoring with strikes.
Awesome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutts on the ground.
Kutts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kutts controlling the position.
Kutts working the head with strikes.
Kutts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Awesome has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kutts is looking to take a break and control but Awesome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Awesome wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutts working the ground and pound but Awesome is defending the strikes.
Kutts wants to control but Awesome is keeping him busy.
Kutts working the head with strikes.
Kutts is looking to take a break and control but Awesome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kutts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Awesome has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kutts wants to control but Awesome is keeping him busy.
Kutts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kutts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kutts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Awesome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jax Kutts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Awesome tries to escape but Kutts is in control.
Kutts cracks Awesome with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Awesome takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awesome wants to get back to his feet.
Kutts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnny Awesome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutts is looking to take a break and control but Awesome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Kutts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kutts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Kutts!
After winning the bout, Jax Kutts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirby Molesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molesworth comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the Boom-Nelly. Nash has chosen ITS A FIGHT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kirby Molesworth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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321 lbs
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280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirby Molesworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Nash!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molesworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molesworth lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Kevin Nash has been cut.
Nash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Molesworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nash somewhat.
Nash misses with a hook
and Molesworth counters with a series of strikes. Nash will be more careful next time no doubt.
Molesworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nash ducks right into an uppercut from Molesworth.
The crowd cheers as Molesworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nash doesn't seem phased though.
Nash is rocked!
Molesworth grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Nash takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Molesworth cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kirby Molesworth!
Kirby Molesworth decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vandal Gragas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen I was made for loving you -by- Kiss as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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301 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vandal Gragas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chubby Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson cracks Gragas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gragas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Gragas is rocked!
It looks like Vandal Gragas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson clinches.
Oh Gragas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gragas is breathing heavily.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Gragas pressed against the cage. Johnson frees himself up and cracks Johnson with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Gragas crumples to the floor, out cold! Johnson jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chubby Johnson!
Chubby Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BitterSweet LuLu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for BitterSweet LuLu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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118 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BitterSweet LuLu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Miguel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel shoots in for a double leg but LuLu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LuLu wants to clinch
and Miguel counters by clinching up.
LuLu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miguel smiles and moves away.
LuLu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LuLu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miguel's efforts to push away.
LuLu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Sam Miguel has been cut.
Miguel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LuLu smiles and moves away.
LuLu tries to clinch but Miguel moves out of range.
Miguel drives through and clinches with LuLu against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Miguel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miguel managing to block the knees to the body from LuLu.
Miguel tries to land knees in the clinch but LuLu avoids the damage to the body.
Miguel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LuLu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miguel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BitterSweet LuLu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miguel misses with a low kick.
Miguel closes the distance and clinches up with LuLu, looking for a takedown. Miguel pushes LuLu against the cage but LuLu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
BitterSweet LuLu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Miguel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LuLu doesn't manage to clinch there - Miguel circles away.
Miguel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LuLu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LuLu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miguel, pushing him back against the cage.
LuLu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miguel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LuLu avoids it.
Miguel jumps guard but LuLu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
LuLu prevents a body shot from Miguel.
Miguel takes an elbow to the temple.
Miguel tries to pull guard but LuLu holds him up against the cage and eventually Miguel drops back down to his feet.
LuLu decides to pull guard.
LuLu wants to get back to his feet but Miguel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LuLu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LuLu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
LuLu is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Miguel moves into range and clinches up with LuLu.
Miguel managing to block the knees to the body from LuLu.
LuLu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LuLu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
LuLu stops a takedown attempt from Miguel.
LuLu dodges an elbow strike from Miguel.
The referee is keeping an eye on LuLu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
LuLu trying to stall but Miguel improves his position.
Miguel is trying to pull guard but LuLu has him pressed against the cage.
Miguel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
LuLu lands a knee to the body.
Miguel takes an elbow to the temple.
LuLu wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, LuLu throws an elbow but misses.
LuLu misses with an elbow over the top.
LuLu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
LuLu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, LuLu regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miguel trying to control the position from guard on top but LuLu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miguel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miguel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LuLu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miguel manages to get himself to full guard.
Miguel is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BitterSweet LuLu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Miguel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miguel circles away from the clinch attempt.
LuLu closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from LuLu.
LuLu breaks the clinch.
Miguel clinches with his opponent.
LuLu looking to stall.
Miguel lands a nice elbow.
LuLu gets control of Miguel's arms and successfully pulls guard. LuLu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miguel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on LuLu, up you get!
LuLu is looking to clinch but Miguel is avoiding it.
Miguel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miguel shoots in and gets a takedown into LuLu's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miguel is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
LuLu keeping moving, preventing Miguel from controlling successfully.
Miguel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam Miguel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Miguel clinches up against the cage.
LuLu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miguel pulls LuLu into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel has an active guard here but LuLu has managed to pass into half guard.
LuLu wants to stand up but Miguel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Miguel wants to get back to his feet.
Sam Miguel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel trying to hold on to LuLu's head to control him but LuLu postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
LuLu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Miguel wasn't active enough on the ground.
LuLu leaves Miguel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miguel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miguel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miguel wants to clinch up but LuLu keeps it at a distance.
Miguel circles away from the clinch attempt.
LuLu darts in trying to clinch
and Miguel counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LuLu is looking to clinch.
LuLu closes the distance but Miguel moves to the side
and Miguel counters with a one-two to the body.
LuLu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miguel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LuLu somewhat.
LuLu moves to clinch but Miguel breaks away
letting Miguel counter with a right hand.
LuLu tries to clinch but Miguel is having none of it.
Miguel darts in and clinches LuLu up against the cage.
LuLu just leaning against Miguel, taking a breather.
LuLu tries to stall but Miguel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LuLu lands an elbow that stopped Miguel in his tracks for a moment.
LuLu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LuLu manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miguel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LuLu looks to clinch
and Miguel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miguel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LuLu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miguel is keeping busy.
LuLu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miguel is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Miguel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Miguel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
LuLu moves to clinch but Miguel breaks away
and Miguel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miguel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LuLu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LuLu tries to clinch up.
LuLu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miguel sprawls well. Miguel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LuLu gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel moves into the clinch.
Come on LuLu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miguel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LuLu tries to clinch up.
LuLu moves into range and clinches up with Miguel.
Miguel tries to land knees in the clinch but LuLu avoids the damage to the body.
LuLu is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LuLu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miguel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miguel working hard to break the clinch.
Miguel missing with knees to the body.
Miguel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LuLu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miguel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LuLu is defending well for now.
LuLu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LuLu trying to stall but Miguel improves his position.
Miguel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LuLu tries to clinch up
and Miguel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
LuLu with a knee to the head.
LuLu slowing the pace effectively.
Miguel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LuLu is trying to maintain a safe position but Miguel gets an underhook and turns LuLu into the cage.
BitterSweet LuLu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LuLu.
LuLu stalling in the clinch but Miguel improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by BitterSweet LuLu.
The fight stays on the outside here - LuLu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LuLu wants to clinch.
LuLu wants to clinch
and Miguel counters with a head kick. That will keep LuLu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miguel tries for a takedown but LuLu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miguel avoids the head kick by LuLu.
LuLu fails with an attempt to clinch.
LuLu wants to clinch but Miguel slips to the side
and Miguel moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LuLu has Miguel pressed against the cage.
Miguel blocks an elbow strike from LuLu.
LuLu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LuLu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miguel is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel jumps guard but LuLu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
BitterSweet LuLu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Miguel.
LuLu stalling in the clinch but Miguel improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miguel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miguel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LuLu taking a breather.
Miguel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miguel prevents LuLu from breaking the clinch.
LuLu landing knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miguel wants the takedown. LuLu is fighting it off but Miguel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LuLu's guard against the cage.
Miguel throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LuLu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miguel is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miguel with a nice head shot there.
LuLu keeping moving, preventing Miguel from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miguel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miguel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to BitterSweet LuLu.
I think LuLu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Sobchak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Masters's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Jeff Sobchak !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters with a poor takedown
and Sobchak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sobchak loads up on a big right hand but Masters slips the punch.
Sobchak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masters misses with a body shot.
Masters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobchak throws a head kick that misses.
A big head kick from Sobchak and Masters is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Chris Masters has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Masters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobchak defends it easily.
Sobchak trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Sobchak is proving a slippery customer.
Sobchak postures up in Masters's guard and throws a big left but Masters blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters has his feet on Sobchak 's thighs here. He's pushed Sobchak off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sobchak screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Masters!
Chris Masters made sure to mention his sponsor, Beast Body in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
18 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Crash!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash misses with a straight left.
Sax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crash sprawls well. Crash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sax gets slowly back to his feet.
Crash throws a jab when Sax was well out of range.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Crash thumps Sax with a low kick.
No luck for Sax with that takedown attempt.
Sax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crash leaves Sax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sax's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash lands a jab to the head.
Crash lands a left and a right that send Sax crashing to the mat, dazed. Crash thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Amin Sax has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sax is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sax. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crash can pounce on him.
Sax is breathing heavily.
Crash throws a quick head kick that knocks Sax silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Crash is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Crash!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorgip Wallrium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgip Wallrium has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorgip Wallrium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Fist!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallrium. Wallrium obviously looking to wear him down.
Wallrium lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Hammer Fist has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Wallrium throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Fist is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorgip Wallrium!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jorgip Wallrium thanked Backyard Fighting for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Svend Sved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourdakov has chosen Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Svend Sved!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kourdakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sved misses with a head kick.
Kourdakov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kourdakov walks into a jab.
Kourdakov throws a wild body kick that Sved sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Sved misses
and Kourdakov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Kourdakov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kourdakov.
Kourdakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sved is just out of range.
Sved waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kourdakov.
Sved throws out a loose jab but Kourdakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kourdakov thumps Sved with a low kick.
Kourdakov misses with a kick to the body.
Sved swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kourdakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kourdakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sved misses the target.
Sved drives through and clinches with Kourdakov against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sved takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kourdakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sved fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kourdakov looks winded!
A jab lands there for Sved.
Some wild striking there from Sved.
Kourdakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kourdakov defending well as Sved loads up on a big left hand.
Kourdakov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kourdakov thuds his right hand into Sved's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kourdakov misses with a head kick.
Kourdakov defending well as Sved loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Sved.
The fighters circling - Sved throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kourdakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sved moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svend Sved is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sved pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sved is pushing Kourdakov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sved gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sved misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sved misses with a punch to the body.
Sved working aggressively here.
Sved avoiding damage.
Kourdakov avoids the elbow strike from Sved, against the cage.
Sved tries to land a knee to the head but Kourdakov blocks with his arms.
Sved doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sved misses with some punches.
Sved tries a knee to the head but Kourdakov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov avoids a wild elbow strike from Sved.
The referee calls for Sved to work.
Sved doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sved has a couple of punches blocked by Kourdakov.
Sved missing with knees to the body.
Sved displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kourdakov up against the cage.
Kourdakov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sved gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Svend Sved has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kourdakov as Sved tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Sved dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Sved misses the target.
Sved misses with an uppercut. Kourdakov saw that one coming.
Kourdakov throws out a powerful jab.
Sved throws the left hand but Kourdakov avoids the punch easily.
Kourdakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kourdakov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kourdakov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kourdakov thuds a left hand into Sved's body.
Sved throws a hook but Kourdakov avoids it easily.
Sved throws a right hand that misses
and Kourdakov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kourdakov punishes Sved's body with a nice straight punch.
Kourdakov avoids the body shot from Sved.
Kourdakov is breathing heavily.
Kourdakov throws the kick towards the body but Sved avoids it.
Sved tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sved throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sved fails to land with a series of punches.
Sved jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kourdakov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Sved throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sved keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov scores with a jab. Sved acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kourdakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sved manages to avoid it.
Kourdakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sved circles away.
Nice body punch from Sved.
Sved listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sved wants to clinch up but Kourdakov keeps it at a distance.
Kourdakov missing with a left hand there. Sved was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sved is looking to chop away at Kourdakov's legs.
Kourdakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sved is fending him off so far but Kourdakov persists. Nope, Sved circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sved lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice jab there from Sved.
Kourdakov misses with a wild body shot.
Sved throws a body punch but Kourdakov moves out of range.
Sved swings for the body but Kourdakov moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kourdakov walks into a stiff left hand from Sved.
Kourdakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sved misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kourdakov looks to land a combination but Sved avoids it well.
Kourdakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sved.
Sved tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kourdakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sved.
Sved lands the left hand.
Sved throws a right and a left that Kourdakov avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sved misses with a lunging right hand
and Kourdakov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kourdakov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sved's head.
Sved throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kourdakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kourdakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sved moves into the clinch.
Kourdakov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sved misses with a knee to the head.
Kourdakov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sved has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kourdakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kourdakov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sved has picked Kourdakov up and slammed him! Kourdakov can't keep hold of the triangle and Sved manages to pass to side control!
Sved 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sved wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kourdakov keeps working.
Sved working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sved controls the position from side control.
Kourdakov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sved thows a huge punch but Kourdakov dodges it nicely.
Kourdakov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sved pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kourdakov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Sved dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sved misses with an uppercut. Kourdakov saw that one coming.
Svend Sved is winning the standup battle so far.
Sved keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sved lands a two punch combo.
Kourdakov throws a body kick that misses.
Kourdakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sved.
A jab from Kourdakov misses.
Sved throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kourdakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kourdakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kourdakov throws a right hand that Sved ducks under and follows up with a left that Sved also avoids with ease.
Sved throws a right and a left that Kourdakov avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Sved misses.
Kourdakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Sved.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Sved misses
and Kourdakov counters with a three punch combo that has Sved backing up. Sved nods at Kourdakov to acknowledge the strikes.
Sved misses with a straight right.
Sved clinches.
Sved breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Sved.
Kourdakov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sved. Kourdakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sved jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sved misses with a looping right.
Sved stuffs the takedown.
Sved misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kourdakov.
Sved throws a body punch but Kourdakov moves out of range.
Sved scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov misses with a right hand
and Sved counters by moving into the clinch.
Sved swings wildly with an uppercut but Kourdakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Sved as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sved looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sved prevents a takedown attempt there.
Svend Sved has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov.
Kourdakov takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Sved.
Sved missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Sved.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sved for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kourdakov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sved after a bit of a struggle.
Sved displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kourdakov up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sved.
Sved pushes off an throws an elbow but Kourdakov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sved creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kourdakov dodges an elbow strike from Sved.
Kourdakov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sved uses from the top position.
Sved knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kourdakov on the ground.
Kourdakov trying to control the position.
Sved showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Svend Sved is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sved wants to pass the guard but Kourdakov is keeping the position.
Sved stays in close to Kourdakov's body and controls the position.
Kourdakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sved defends well.
Sved trying to control the position from guard on top but Kourdakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergei Kourdakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kourdakov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sved is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kourdakov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Sved showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sved 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Sved!
Svend Sved seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hu Kokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Memories - by David Guetta and Kid Cudi. This should be a great matchup!
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hu Kokov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson tried to score with a low kick but Kokov checks it.
Kokov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Kokov, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Kokov against the cage but Kokov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Kokov misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kokov.
Dave Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kokov in his tracks.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kokov circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokov.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kokov.
Kokov misses with a low kick as Wilson jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Kokov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokov throws a good cross that connects.
Kokov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kokov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Kokov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kokov.
Wilson lands a right hook to the body.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kokov did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Kokov defends the submission attempt.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokov trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kokov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kokov pulls Wilson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kokov is retaining full guard.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Kokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Kokov from controlling successfully.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Kokov controlling him for the moment.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kokov.
Wilson working a defensive guard but Kokov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wilson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Kokov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilson. That snapped Kokov's head back.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kokov misses with a wild combination.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Wilson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kokov thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dave Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson lands a left and a right that send Kokov crashing to the mat, dazed. Wilson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kokov is rocked!
It looks like Hu Kokov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kokov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kokov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Wilson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Wilson!
In his post fight interview, Dave Wilson gave a big smile as he said 'Win or lose I'm looking to put on some exciting fights. I'll leave everything in this cage every time I step in here. '.
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