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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quintez Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Martial Delicat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious B.I.G - Suicidal Thoughts. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quintez Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Martial Delicat!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses with a head kick.
Martial Delicat takes the fight into the clinch.
Martial Delicat tries to pull guard but Howard won't allow it.
Martial Delicat managing to block the knees to the body from Howard.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martial Delicat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quintez Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Martial Delicat moves out of range easily.
Howard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martial Delicat is trying to trip Howard. He has hold of a leg but Howard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martial Delicat persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martial Delicat lands a couple of elbows.
Howard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martial Delicat controls the pace.
Martial Delicat with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is working an open guard so Martial Delicat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Martial Delicat.
Martial Delicat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Martial Delicat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martial Delicat on the ground.
Martial Delicat gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Howard enables Martial Delicat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Howard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Martial Delicat advances to half guard.
Martial Delicat working Howard over with strikes.
Martial Delicat has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Howard defend it? Martial Delicat steps over the head and cranks it - Howard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Martial Delicat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Martial Delicat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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190 lbs
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178 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Karate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diamond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diamond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diamond tries a knee to the head but Karate blocks it.
Diamond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diamond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karate avoids the elbow strike from Diamond, against the cage.
Diamond is struggling to control the position.
Diamond drags the fight down to the ground.
Karate drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Karate seems to have locked his on tight now - Diamond screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Karate, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joey Karate!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Shiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiva has chosen DMX - Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Shiva!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikolaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiva was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolaev.
Shiva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiva tries to clinch
and Nikolaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikolaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikolaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolaev looks to throw the jab but Shiva is out of range.
Shiva tries to clinch up.
Nikolaev lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Shiva goes down and covers up as Nikolaev starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Nikolaev!
A very excited looking Ivan Nikolaev 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Veremko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Meikalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maksim Veremko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Veremko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Meikalainen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meikalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veremko was well out of range. Poor timing from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen with a nice cross.
Veremko wants to clinch up but Meikalainen keeps it at a distance.
Meikalainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meikalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veremko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veremko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Meikalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Veremko sits in half guard.
Veremko is looking for a kimura here.
Meikalainen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veremko is looking to advance position but Meikalainen won't allow it.
Veremko is working for a submission of some sort.
Veremko wants to pass the guard but Meikalainen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veremko is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Meikalainen manages to get to full guard.
Veremko throws a big elbow that misses.
Meikalainen is pulling down on Veremko's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meikalainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Veremko is controlling him.
Veremko wants to pass the guard but Meikalainen is keeping the position.
Veremko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matti Meikalainen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Meikalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Veremko feints and as Meikalainen raises his hands in defense, Veremko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Veremko wants to pass the guard but Meikalainen is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veremko throws a big elbow that misses.
Veremko stopping the sweep attempt from Meikalainen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meikalainen keeping full guard, as Veremko tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meikalainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veremko.
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 Maksim Veremko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meikalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meikalainen lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Meikalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Meikalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meikalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Veremko off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veremko shoots in looking for a takedown. Meikalainen tries to sprawl out of it but Veremko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meikalainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Veremko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veremko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meikalainen drops Veremko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veremko looks back up at him and smiles so Meikalainen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Veremko is rocked!
It looks like Maksim Veremko has been cut.
Meikalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Veremko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meikalainen lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matti Meikalainen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tero Karhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Karhula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Karhula scores with a hook to the body. Campbell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhula looks to land a body kick but Campbell moved away.
The crowd cheers as Karhula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Campbell doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Bruce Campbell has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhula lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Campbell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Karhula dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tero Karhula!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tero Karhula thanked Hardcore Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Sypnewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Sypnewski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sypnewski's guard.
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.
Holgersson forces his way into half guard.
Holgersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sypnewski defends it well.
Holgersson is looking to advance position but Sypnewski won't allow it.
Sypnewski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sypnewski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holgersson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sypnewski is trying to get back to full guard.
Holgersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holgersson wants to pass to mount but Sypnewski is defending the position.
Holgersson is keen to just control but Sypnewski is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holgersson is looking for a kimura here.
Holgersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holgersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sypnewski is trying to control but can't.
Sypnewski is trying to stand up here but Holgersson is controlling him well.
Holgersson lands with a punch from half guard.
Holgersson is looking to advance position but Sypnewski won't allow it.
Holgersson is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holgersson wants to free his trapped foot but Sypnewski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sypnewski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sypnewski.
Sypnewski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holgersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holgersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holgersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holgersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holgersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holgersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sypnewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sypnewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holgersson prevents Sypnewski from getting back to his feet.
Sypnewski trying to control the position.
Holgersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holgersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holgersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sypnewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sypnewski trying to control the position.
Sypnewski wants to stand and escape but Holgersson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sypnewski is retaining full guard.
Sypnewski tries to strike from the bottom.
Holgersson stops Sypnewski from standing up.
Holgersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sypnewski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holgersson's best efforts.
Holgersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sypnewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holgersson.
Holgersson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holgersson lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holgersson misses with a two punch combination.
Sypnewski shoots in for a takedown but Holgersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sypnewski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holgersson's waist but Holgersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sypnewski off to one side.
A big right from Holgersson misses.
Sypnewski shoots in for a double leg but Holgersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Sypnewski.
Sypnewski moves out of range as Holgersson strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Sypnewski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Holgersson. That snapped Sypnewski's head back.
Sypnewski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sypnewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holgersson.
Sypnewski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sypnewski moves out of range of the strikes.
Sypnewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holgersson throws a hook but Sypnewski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sypnewski. Sypnewski gets slowly back to his feet.
Holgersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sypnewski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holgersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holgersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sypnewski.
Sypnewski is rocked!
A slow jab from Holgersson misses its intended target.
Sypnewski is still on wobbly legs! Can Holgersson finish him?
Sypnewski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holgersson cracks Sypnewski on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sypnewski falls backwards against the cage. Holgersson follows up with more strikes that drop Sypnewski to his knees. Holgersson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sypnewski! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Holgersson!
An out of breath Nils Holgersson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Hall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Guy Georges's chin.
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Hall!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Georges.
Georges defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Georges throws a low kick but Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Georges saw that one coming.
Hall throws a hook but Georges avoids it easily.
Georges ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Georges shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hall's guard.
Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georges prevents Hall from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall wants to stand and escape but Georges is having none of it.
Georges pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Georges is working for a submission of some sort.
Georges is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Hall trying to control but Georges postures up.
Georges wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Georges is working for a submission of some sort.
Georges is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Georges.
Georges wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Georges is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Georges to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georges trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Georges is looking for a kimura here.
Hall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Georges is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Georges is trying for a kimura here. Hall looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Georges wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Georges!
In his post fight interview, Guy Georges started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes into the arena with Kreator - Violent Revolution blaring out of the sound system. Miyata is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by NANO - no pain, no game. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata is looking to clinch.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy right hand. Miyata should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Miyata has managed to clinch.
Rockefeller lands with a right to the head.
Miyata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miyata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Miyata is not content to let Rockefeller control the position.
Miyata is looking to regain half guard here but Rockefeller keeps moving and retains side control.
Rockefeller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyata's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata regains half guard.
Miyata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rockefeller stays in close to Miyata's body and controls the position.
Miyata controlling Rockefeller's posture.
Rockefeller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rockefeller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rockefeller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Dean Rockefeller just wasn't active enough.
Miyata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockefeller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Rockefeller lands.
Rockefeller connects with an inside leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a sloppy body shot
and Miyata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockefeller throws a lazy right hand but Miyata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Rockefeller.
Miyata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rockefeller scores with the left hand. Miyata knows he should have avoided that one.
Miyata moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miyata.
Rockefeller punishes Miyata's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Miyata avoids it.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockefeller.
Miyata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miyata's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockefeller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyata looking to control.
Rockefeller content to stall in guard here.
Miyata manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyata looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miyata checks a low kick from Rockefeller.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miyata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miyata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miyata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rockefeller misses with a wild body shot.
Miyata takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Rockefeller gets a takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller prevents Miyata from improving his position.
Rockefeller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Dean Rockefeller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miyata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyata closes the distance and clinches.
Miyata tries to pull guard but Rockefeller holds him up against the cage and eventually Miyata drops back down to his feet.
Miyata has hold of one of Rockefeller's legs. Rockefeller is fighting the takedown attempt but Miyata gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rockefeller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockefeller is keeping the position for now.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James Dean Rockefeller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rockefeller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockefeller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockefeller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.
Rockefeller misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockefeller. That's going to slow Miyata down.
Miyata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockefeller swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rockefeller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miyata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockefeller can pounce on him.
Miyata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockefeller wants to slow Miyata down by chopping away at his legs.
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyata was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller.
Miyata dives in and scores a takedown into Rockefeller's guard.
Rockefeller seems keen to control Miyata's posture.
Miyata stops Rockefeller from standing up.
Rockefeller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rockefeller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miyata preventing the sweep.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller keeping full guard, as Miyata tries to pass.
Rockefeller trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Dean Rockefeller.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch.
Miyata takes one on the button.
Miyata closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Rockefeller.
Miyata fails to pull guard.
Rockefeller pushes off an throws an elbow but Miyata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miyata pulls guard successfully.
Rockefeller preventing the sweep.
Miyata keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rockefeller postures up.
Rockefeller preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Dean Rockefeller just wasn't active enough.
Miyata staying out of range there.
Miyata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rockefeller throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it.
Miyata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws an overhand right that lands on Miyata's shoulder, as Miyata tries to avoid the shot.
Rockefeller misses with a low kick.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Rockefeller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Miyata avoids it.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Miyata avoids it.
Rockefeller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyata.
Miyata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockefeller.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Nice straight punches there by Rockefeller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rockefeller.
Miyata throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockefeller takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockefeller has Miyata pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rockefeller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miyata tumbling to the mat - Rockefeller dives into Miyata's guard.
Miyata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockefeller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockefeller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockefeller content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata controls Rockefeller momentarily but Rockefeller frees himself.
Miyata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rockefeller controls the pace.
Miyata working for a triangle but Rockefeller defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Dean Rockefeller just wasn't active enough.
That kick from Rockefeller tenderised Miyata's leg. Miyata is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Rockefeller throws a wild body kick that Miyata sees coming a mile off.
Rockefeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Rockefeller connects with a jab.
Rockefeller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockefeller jabs Miyata right on the nose. Miyata blinks but takes it well.
Miyata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rockefeller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Miyata slips under a jab from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miyata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockefeller.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well. He's pushed Miyata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller had his way with Kira Miyata in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rockefeller lands an overhand right.
Miyata slips under a jab.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rockefeller connects with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rockefeller!
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rockefeller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyata can do to turn this around?
Rockefeller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miyatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockefeller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rockefeller wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses.
Rockefeller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rockefeller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockefeller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kira Miyata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rockefeller cracks Miyata with a solid left hand.
Rockefeller trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Dean Rockefeller just wasn't active enough.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyata.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Rockefeller misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata slips a straight right by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a shot to the body.
Miyata wants to clinch up but Rockefeller keeps it at a distance.
Rockefeller clinches up with Miyata and pushes him back against the cage.
Miyata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Rockefeller has clasped his hands together around Miyata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miyata is trying to get back to half guard.
Rockefeller controlling from side mount.
James Dean Rockefeller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockefeller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Dean Rockefeller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rockefeller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, James Dean Rockefeller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Izturis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emilio Izturis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izturis connects with a body shot that sends Dzhumagaliev's belly button to the back.
Izturis just misses with a punch to the body.
Dzhumagaliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izturis.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a loose jab but Izturis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izturis slips under a jab.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Izturis avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Izturis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dzhumagaliev moves away from the strike by Izturis.
Izturis shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzhumagaliev tries to sprawl out of it but Izturis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dzhumagaliev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Dzhumagaliev.
Izturis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Izturis.
Izturis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev checks a low kick from Izturis.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzhumagaliev throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Izturis is defended easily by Dzhumagaliev.
Izturis thows a body shot but no joy.
Emilio Izturis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Izturis.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the body shot from Izturis.
Dzhumagaliev feints a jab promting Izturis to slip. Dzhumagaliev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Izturis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Izturis throws a wild body kick that Dzhumagaliev sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dzhumagaliev.
Izturis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dzhumagaliev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Izturis throws out a loose jab but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izturis manages to avoid it.
Izturis scores with a decent looking hook.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Izturis.
Izturis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dzhumagaliev tries to sprawl but Izturis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev is looking for a sweep. Izturis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Izturis content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis thows a huge punch but Dzhumagaliev dodges it nicely.
Izturis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dzhumagaliev's head.
Izturis wants to control but Dzhumagaliev is keeping him busy.
Izturis prevents Dzhumagaliev from improving his position.
Izturis is pressing down on Dzhumagaliev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dzhumagaliev is holding on for now.
Izturis working over Dzhumagaliev with some ground and pound. Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Izturis trying to pass the guard but Dzhumagaliev defending well.
Izturis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dzhumagaliev is just riding it out for now. Izturis eventually gives up the hold.
Dzhumagaliev tries to kick Izturis off but Izturis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izturis is thwarting Dzhumagaliev's attempts to control the position.
Izturis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dzhumagaliev punching from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Izturis connects with a nice short shot to Dzhumagaliev's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzhumagaliev is refusing to be controlled, as Izturis sits in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev has hold of Izturis's hands but Izturis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Izturis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dzhumagaliev throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Izturis is defended easily by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook. Izturis ducked under it nicely.
Izturis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a double jab
and Izturis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dzhumagaliev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Izturis just misses with a punch to the body.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a right hand.
Dzhumagaliev throws a looping overhand right but Izturis ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev moves away.
Dzhumagaliev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emilio Izturis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Izturis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Izturis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dzhumagaliev lands with an uppercut that bounces Izturis off the cage and back into range.
Izturis slips under a jab.
Izturis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dzhumagaliev rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Izturis misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an uppercut. Izturis saw that one coming.
Izturis throws an overhand right that lands on Dzhumagaliev's shoulder, as Dzhumagaliev tries to avoid the shot.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izturis blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Izturis is defended easily by Dzhumagaliev.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Izturis.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw the jab but Izturis is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dzhumagaliev.
Izturis just misses with a punch to the body.
Izturis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izturis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dzhumagaliev missing with a left hand there. Izturis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Izturis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izturis misses the body punch
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dzhumagaliev to the mat! Dzhumagaliev manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dzhumagaliev is on top in guard.
Izturis is pulling down on Dzhumagaliev's head. It's preventing any offense from Dzhumagaliev, at least for the moment.
Dzhumagaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Izturis.
Izturis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dzhumagaliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Izturis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Nikolai Dzhumagaliev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dzhumagaliev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izturis.
Izturis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Izturis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izturis is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Dzhumagaliev moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev retains his middleweight title!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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