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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quintez Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassim Bregovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes into the arena with Notorious B.I.G - Suicidal Thoughts blaring out of the sound system. 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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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hassim Bregovic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bregovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bregovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Howard dodges the ground and pound from Bregovic.
Bregovic taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Bregovic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bregovic stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregovic blocks a head kick by Howard.
Bregovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bregovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bregovic is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Howard is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hassim Bregovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arana Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakawiwo Ole comes to the cage accompanied by Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World. Israel Kamakawiwo Ole could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arana Davies's chin.
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arana Davies!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole jabs at Davies's body.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamakawiwo Ole works Davies's body with a nice hook.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a nice hook to Davies's body. Davies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davies looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole cracks Davies with a hook to the temple - Davies is on wobbly legs here! Kamakawiwo Ole swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Davies falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kamakawiwo Ole wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
During a confident post fight interview, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gullberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gullberg comes to the cage accompanied by Renan Barao-Rao-Rao. White has chosen Pregador Luo Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. The key to victory for Alex Gullberg has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Gullberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White pushes Gullberg up against the cage in a clinch.
White looking for a takedown.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
White is trying to pull guard but Gullberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alex Gullberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
White tries to work over Gullberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gullberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White being controlled against the cage.
White jumps guard but Gullberg stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gullberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gullberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gullberg swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullberg has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
White pulls Gullberg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gullberg trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gullberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gullberg advances to half guard.
White actively working from the bottom here.
White tries to get to full guard but Gullberg has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg trying to pass the guard but White defending well.
White wants to sweep but Gullberg has passed to side control!
White is not content to let Gullberg control the position.
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gullberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is looking to improve his position.
Gullberg is taking a breather. White says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gullberg wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White looking for a guillotine here but Gullberg defends easily.
Gullberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gullberg has picked White up and slammed him! White can't keep hold of the triangle and Gullberg manages to pass to side control!
White looking for a sweep but Gullberg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
White is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gullberg has taken his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
White tries to roll but Gullberg sticks to his back.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gullberg defends it nicely.
Walter White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gullberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gullberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White looks to clinch
and Gullberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gullberg clinches with his opponent.
Gullberg works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
Gullberg trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gullberg into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gullberg.
White is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gullberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gullberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alex Gullberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullberg throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
White is working for a kimura but Gullberg is defending it quite comfortably.
White is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gullberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gullberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg managing to control the position.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White pushes down on Gullberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gullberg still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gullberg has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
White manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gullberg. Oh but White has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gullberg goes limp - he's gone! White jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Walter White!
Walter White made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Beethoven's Funeral March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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262 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Walker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker wants to stall.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Ivan Emelianenko has been cut.
A short right from Walker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Walker.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walker smiles and moves away.
Emelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walker's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Walker pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Walker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Emelianenko looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Walker.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Walker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Walker pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Emelianenko won't allow Walker to pass to mount.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Emelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Emelianenko pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
Walker pushes off an throws an elbow but Emelianenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walker smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Emelianenko shoots in.
Ivan Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Walker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Walker is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Walker lands an elbow that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks for a moment.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivan Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
Walker lands a left hand.
Jeez, Ivan Emelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko manages to pull guard.
Emelianenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
Emelianenko wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walker.
Emelianenko trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Walker wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Walker wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Emelianenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Emelianenko wants to stand back up but Walker manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Walker trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko defending against the ground and pound.
Walker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walker tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling his head.
Ivan Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
Walker laying and praying for a moment but Emelianenko takes advantage and regains half guard.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker trying to advance position but Emelianenko counters by regaining guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Emelianenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Emelianenko shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker moves into the clinch.
Walker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Walker pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walker smiles and moves away.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Walker stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walker trying to stall but Emelianenko improves his position.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Walker.
Walker lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Walker as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walker.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivan Emelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jonny Walker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristan Maruyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Zhurmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhurmedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chief Keef & Fat Trel - Russian Roulette. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristan Maruyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicolai Zhurmedov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maruyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maruyama scores with a spinning back kick!
Maruyama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zhurmedov is trying to defend but Maruyama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zhurmedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zhurmedov.
Zhurmedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Maruyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhurmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maruyama preventing the sweep.
Maruyama wants to control from the top but Zhurmedov keeps moving.
Maruyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhurmedov working a defensive guard here.
Maruyama passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruyama moves nicely into side control.
Maruyama trying to control the position but Zhurmedov is working away.
Maruyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zhurmedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zhurmedov tries to escape but Maruyama is in control.
Maruyama trying to control the action but Zhurmedov is working from the bottom.
Maruyama controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhurmedov is looking for a sweep.
Zhurmedov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Maruyama controlling the pace for now.
Maruyama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zhurmedov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zhurmedov shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhurmedov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Maruyama.
Maruyama avoids the attempt from Zhurmedov to control.
Maruyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zhurmedov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maruyama controlling from mount.
Maruyama tries to control but Zhurmedov wriggling away.
Maruyama is working for a guillotine from mount but Zhurmedov frees his head quite easily.
Maruyama goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zhurmedov turns into him and now he's in Maruyama's guard.
Maruyama working for a triangle but Zhurmedov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zhurmedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maruyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maruyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maruyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zhurmedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maruyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zhurmedov manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhurmedov pushes Maruyama off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristan Maruyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maruyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zhurmedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maruyama.
Kristan Maruyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maruyama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maruyama is working for a kimura but Zhurmedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Maruyama wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhurmedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maruyama uses his free foot to push down on Zhurmedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zhurmedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruyama looking to control but Zhurmedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zhurmedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maruyama wants to control the pace but Zhurmedov is squirming around nicely.
Zhurmedov wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Maruyama has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Zhurmedov taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristan Maruyama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Lucky has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lucky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Zeller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeller looks for the body kick but Lucky saw that one coming.
Zeller tries to clinch but Lucky is having none of it.
Cody Zeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Lucky.
Zeller cracks the inside of Lucky's front leg.
Zeller scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zeller to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucky gets tackled into the cage by Zeller. Zeller maintains the clinch.
Zeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zeller lands a nice uppercut.
Lucky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zeller tries to throw a body punch but Lucky avoids it by throwing Zeller back against the cage.
Zeller breaks the clinch.
Zeller scores with a nice body kick.
Zeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeller manages to avoid it.
Lucky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Zeller there.
Zeller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zeller with a jab.
Lucky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zeller tries to clinch up.
Zeller with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucky misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Zeller misses its intended target.
Zeller throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Zeller misses.
Zeller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lucky is looking to clinch but Zeller is avoiding it.
Lucky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zeller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucky blocks a head kick by Zeller.
Zeller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zeller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucky throws a leg kick but Zeller moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Zeller. That snapped Lucky's head back.
Zeller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeller drops Lucky with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lucky! Zeller dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Zeller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Dela (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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Dela!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela closes the distance and pushes Georges back into the cage.
Dela manages to break the clinch.
Georges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dela.
Dela throws a body punch but Georges moves out of range.
Georges throws the left hand but Dela avoids the punch easily.
Dela misses with a hook.
Dela tried to score with a low kick but Georges checks it.
Georges shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Georges is looking for a kimura here.
Georges is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute 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.
Georges wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Georges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georges is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela is just riding it out for now. Georges eventually gives up the hold.
Georges is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Georges is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dela is defending against the submission attempts here by Georges.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Georges is working for a kimura but Dela is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georges is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Dela as he works his way to full guard.
Dela keeping moving, preventing Georges from controlling successfully.
Georges postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dela is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Georges, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Georges dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dela ducks under a wild hook from Georges.
Dela misses with an uppercut. Georges saw that one coming.
Dela lands a body shot.
Dela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela throws a head kick that misses.
Georges misses with a takedown attempt - Dela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dela lands a nice hook to Georges's body. Georges takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Dela misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela misses with an uppercut.
Dela misses with a body shot.
Georges gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Georges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dela rushes Georges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Georges fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dela to the ground. Georges is now in Dela's guard.
Georges stopping the sweep attempt from Dela.
Georges has gone for a leg lock! Dela slips out almost immediately though and dives into Georges's guard.
Georges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Georges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dela defends well.
Georges working for a triangle but Dela defends it easily.
Dela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dela tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dela working away.
Dela is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Georges will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dela is looking to take a break and control but Georges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges is looking to reverse the position.
Georges takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Georges manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela defends it well.
Georges wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Georges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dela wants to control but Georges is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela moves into full guard.
Dela keeping moving, preventing Georges from controlling successfully.
Georges being controlled here momentarily.
Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Dela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Dela stalks Georges and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Georges's face. Georges staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Guy Georges has been cut.
Nelson Dela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dela misses with a hook.
Dela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dela stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dela wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela slips under a jab from Georges.
Georges staying out of range there.
Dela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dela lands a nice hook to Georges's body. Georges takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson Dela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela throws a big shot that misses.
Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela.
Dela feints and then cracks Georges's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Georges down.
A big left from Georges misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georges moves away.
Dela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dela throws a right hand that Georges ducks under and follows up with a left that Georges also avoids with ease.
Dela misses the shot to the body.
Georges walks into a stiff left hand from Dela.
Georges throws the left hand but Dela avoids the punch easily.
Dela jabs Georges right on the nose. Georges blinks but takes it well.
Dela is looking to clinch but Georges is avoiding it.
Georges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dela misses with the combination.
Dela works the jab nicely.
Georges is rocked!
Nelson Dela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Dela.
Oh Georges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dela! Georges is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Dela!
As Nelson Dela got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for a fine fight brother.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imma Bag (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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190 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
6 - 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imma Bag!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Bag misses with the combination.
Bag throws a shot from downtown. Dzhumagaliev moves away and avoids it.
Bag tries to close the distance and clinch but Dzhumagaliev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Bag catches Dzhumagaliev right on the button with a cross.
Bag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dzhumagaliev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dzhumagaliev throws a series of punches but Bag moves out of range.
A jab from Bag misses.
Dzhumagaliev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bag.
Bag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev slips under a jab.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bag throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a head kick by Bag.
Bag has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dzhumagaliev finds it's way round the side to connect with Bag's head.
Bag throws a solid leg kick but Dzhumagaliev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bag.
Bag connects with a crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a straight right.
Bag misses with a head kick.
Bag drops his hands momentarily and Dzhumagaliev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick from Bag lands but Dzhumagaliev takes it in his stride.
Bag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dzhumagaliev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bag is looking to score with low kicks.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dzhumagaliev slips a jab and a cross from Bag.
Bag throws a lazy right hand but Dzhumagaliev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag thows a body shot but no joy.
Bag tries to clinch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Bag misses with a wild body shot.
Bag's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bag duly obliges.
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
Bag throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Crunch! Bag slams his shin into Dzhumagaliev's torso.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the head kick by Bag.
Bag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dzhumagaliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Bag blocks it.
Bag lands a jab to the head.
Imma Bag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dzhumagaliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bag is looking to clinch.
Bag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bag slips under a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws a looping overhand right but Bag ducks down to avoid it.
Bag wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Bag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bag throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bag.
Bag feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dzhumagaliev's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Imma Bag has been cut.
Bag just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dzhumagaliev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dzhumagaliev.
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!
Bag wants to clinch but Dzhumagaliev slips to the side
and Dzhumagaliev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dzhumagaliev lands a lovely overhand right.
Bag just misses with a punch to the body.
Dzhumagaliev throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Dzhumagaliev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dzhumagaliev throws a big shot that misses.
Bag looks to land a left hand but Dzhumagaliev moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzhumagaliev throws out a loose jab but Bag uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dzhumagaliev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dzhumagaliev lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imma Bag dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dzhumagaliev loads up on a big right hand but Bag slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a good cross that connects.
Dzhumagaliev takes a swing at Bag's ribcage but misses.
Bag tries to clinch up.
Bag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bag smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Dzhumagaliev misses the target.
Bag lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dzhumagaliev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bag is looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev slips a straight right by Bag.
A jab from Bag misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bag swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bag thinking.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a nice body punch.
Bag looks to land a right hand but Dzhumagaliev moved out of range.
Bag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a left hand but Bag moved out of range nicely.
Dzhumagaliev swats away the attempt to clinch by Bag.
Bag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Dzhumagaliev. That snapped Bag's head back.
Dzhumagaliev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bag takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bag lands a big head kick that sends Dzhumagaliev tumbling to the mat! Bag takes a step backwards and waves Dzhumagaliev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
Dzhumagaliev slips under a jab from Bag.
Oh Dzhumagaliev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheers as Bag lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dzhumagaliev doesn't seem phased though.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping right.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a nice strike.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body punch but Bag moves out of range.
Bag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dzhumagaliev seems to have got his legs back now.
Bag slips a straight right by Dzhumagaliev.
Bag moves out of range of the strikes.
Bag throws a head kick but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev lands a body shot.
Bag dodges the punch combination from Dzhumagaliev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Bag.
Bag throws a hook but Dzhumagaliev avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bag moves away.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Bag misses.
Bag lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the head kick by Bag.
Bag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dzhumagaliev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bag tries to clinch up but Dzhumagaliev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bag has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bag there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bag moves into range and clinches up with Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev avoiding damage as Bag throws knees to the body.
Dzhumagaliev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bag backwards.
Knees to the body from Bag.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dzhumagaliev working hard to break the clinch.
Bag taking a breather.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to break the clinch but Bag has him pressed against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev avoiding damage as Bag throws knees to the body.
Bag lands a shoulder strike.
Dzhumagaliev managing to block the knees to the body from Bag.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bag trying to land knees to the body.
Dzhumagaliev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bag comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imma Bag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dzhumagaliev takes one to the side of the head.
Bag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzhumagaliev.
Bag darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bag jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dzhumagaliev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bag tries to close the distance and clinch but Dzhumagaliev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bag loads up on a big right hand but Dzhumagaliev slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bag.
Bag avoids the body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Bag.
Bag slips a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bag throws a poor cross that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a wild body shot.
Bag looks to land a combination but Dzhumagaliev avoids it well.
Bag moves out of range of the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bag misses with a straight left.
Dzhumagaliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bag.
Bag tries to bum rush Dzhumagaliev with a series of wild strikes but Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dzhumagaliev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dzhumagaliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bag.
Bag throws a sloppy head kick and Dzhumagaliev moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bag. Bag obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bag. Dzhumagaliev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bag is looking to clinch.
Bag wants to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw the jab but Bag is out of range.
Bag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dzhumagaliev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a looping right hand.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a left hand but Bag moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the head kick by Bag.
Bag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bag throws a low kick but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range easily.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body punch but Bag moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bag.
Imma Bag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bag misses with a wild combination.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dzhumagaliev. Bag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bag lands with a hook. Dzhumagaliev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bag closes the distance and clinches.
Bag missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dzhumagaliev as the two fighters clinch.
Bag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to break free of the clinch but Bag has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to force a seperation but Bag has the dominant position.
Dzhumagaliev breaks from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice looking body shot.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a head kick by Bag.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a straight right.
Bag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook
and Bag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bag throws a head kick that Dzhumagaliev semi-blocks.
Bag scores with a head kick. Dzhumagaliev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzhumagaliev checks the leg kick.
Bag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Imma Bag just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the body shot from Bag.
Nice defenses there by Bag.
Bag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dzhumagaliev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bag.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Bag blocks it.
Dzhumagaliev tests Bag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bag connects with the punch.
Bag moves out of range as Dzhumagaliev strikes.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bag closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bag misses with a hook
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dzhumagaliev duly obliges.
Bag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bag throws out the jab.
Bag has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bag loads up on a big right hand but Dzhumagaliev slips the punch.
A big left from Dzhumagaliev misses.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook.
Bag throws a right hand that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev.
Bag wants to clinch up but Dzhumagaliev keeps it at a distance.
Bag is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev keeps the fight on the outside.
Bag looks to throw the jab but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
A big right from Bag misses.
Dzhumagaliev blocks the body kick.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping left.
Bag misses with a hook to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev cracks Bag with a good jab.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a series of punches.
Bag throws a chopping leg kick but Dzhumagaliev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dzhumagaliev slips a straight right by Bag.
Bag moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev staying out of range there.
Dzhumagaliev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bag on the side of the head.
Bag looks to throw the jab but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dzhumagaliev cracks Bag with an open hand slap.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range of the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev lands a lovely overhand right.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body punch but Bag moves out of range.
Bag looks to land a combination but Dzhumagaliev avoids it well.
Bag moves forwards but Dzhumagaliev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Bag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev thuds his right hand into Bag's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Imma Bag's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Bag misses.
Dzhumagaliev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a left hand
and Bag counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzhumagaliev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a jab.
Bag throws a chopping leg kick but Dzhumagaliev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Bag lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nikolai Dzhumagaliev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a right hand
and Bag counters with a nice leg kick.
Bag has closed the distance and engaged Dzhumagaliev in a clinch.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a shoulder strike.
Bag pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dzhumagaliev's efforts to push away.
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bag slips a jab and a cross from Dzhumagaliev.
Bag connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dzhumagaliev's hands.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook.
Bag throws a lazy right hand but Dzhumagaliev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dzhumagaliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bag moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bag slips a straight right by Dzhumagaliev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Bag looks to land a right hand but Dzhumagaliev moved out of range.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range of the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dzhumagaliev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev lands a left hand.
Bag with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dzhumagaliev wants to get back to striking at distance but Bag won't allow it.
Dzhumagaliev avoiding damage.
Bag misses with a punch to the body.
Bag blocking some punches.
Bag creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dzhumagaliev's defenses.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev tries to break the clinch but Bag is controlling the position.
Dzhumagaliev working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzhumagaliev.
Bag looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bag pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bag lands an elbow that stopped Dzhumagaliev in his tracks for a moment.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Bag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dzhumagaliev is defending well for now.
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice looking combination but Bag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bag throws a body punch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Bag moves out of range as Dzhumagaliev strikes.
Dzhumagaliev slips a jab and a cross from Bag.
Bag looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Bag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev tries to move into range but Bag moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag throws a sloppy head kick and Dzhumagaliev moves out of range easily.
Bag is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bag throws a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev moved away.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a jab to the body.
Bag cracks a nice hook into Dzhumagaliev's ribs.
Dzhumagaliev scores with the left hand. Bag knows he should have avoided that one.
Bag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dzhumagaliev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bag throws a nice head kick!
Dzhumagaliev throws a series of strikes that have Bag backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bag is rocked!
Bag scores with a head kick.
Dzhumagaliev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bag.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev ducks right into an uppercut from Bag.
Bag ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bag bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Imma Bag is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Bag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dzhumagaliev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bag throws a nice looking combination but Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dzhumagaliev slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bag throws a jab but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Bag.
Bag slips a straight right by Dzhumagaliev.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Imma Bag.
Well Bag has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imma Bag!
Imma Bag is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Imma Bag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Cluzet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cluzet comes to the cage accompanied by Fracture Design - Emotions (Mage Remix) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 London, Omar Cluzet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zoidberg lands with a shot to the body.
Zoidberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoidberg loads up on a big right hand but Cluzet slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cluzet. Zoidberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoidberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoidberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cluzet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zoidberg scores with the left hand. Cluzet knows he should have avoided that one.
Zoidberg throws a hook to the side of Cluzet's head but Cluzet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cluzet lands with a nice body punch.
Cluzet throws a body punch but Zoidberg moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zoidberg, as that shot connected.
Cluzet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoidberg scores with a three punch combo!
Zoidberg fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet throws a jab when Zoidberg was well out of range.
Cluzet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zoidberg's head.
A slow jab from Zoidberg misses its intended target.
Omar Cluzet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cluzet throws a looping overhand right but Zoidberg ducks down to avoid it.
Cluzet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoidberg manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cluzet.
Zoidberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cluzet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cluzet.
Zoidberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
Cluzet lands a nice uppercut.
Cluzet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zoidberg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zoidberg manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zoidberg throwing strikes but Cluzet manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zoidberg wants to control but Cluzet postures up.
Cluzet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoidberg keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cluzet looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zoidberg is avoiding damage well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoidberg is not content to let Cluzet control the position.
Zoidberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoidberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cluzet taking a breather here.
Zoidberg is looking to regain half guard here but Cluzet keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zoidberg is trying to improve his position.
Cluzet is looking to take a break and control but Zoidberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoidberg is looking to regain half guard here but Cluzet keeps moving and retains side control.
Cluzet slows the pace down.
Zoidberg is trying to improve his position.
Cluzet just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet is looking to take a break and control but Zoidberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omar Cluzet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zoidberg misses the body punch
and Cluzet counters with a right hand to the body.
Zoidberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cluzet lands a nice looking body shot.
Cluzet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoidberg.
Cluzet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cluzet just leaning against Zoidberg, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoidberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cluzet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoidberg misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dr John Zoidberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cluzet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zoidberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zoidberg ducks under a wild hook from Cluzet.
Zoidberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cluzet ducks under a wild hook from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zoidberg closes the distance and clinches up with Cluzet, looking for a takedown. Zoidberg pushes Cluzet against the cage but Cluzet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zoidberg fails with the takedown.
Cluzet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dr John Zoidberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Cluzet. No joy for Zoidberg on that attempt.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
Zoidberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cluzet swinging wildly here.
Zoidberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cluzet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoidberg scrambles back to his feet.
Zoidberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Zoidberg. Those never looked like landing.
Cluzet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoidberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cluzet.
Cluzet missing with a left hand there. Zoidberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cluzet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoidberg manages to avoid it.
Zoidberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cluzet backs up against the cage.
Zoidberg throws a big shot that misses.
Cluzet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cluzet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoidberg.
Cluzet swings for the body but Zoidberg moves out of range.
Cluzet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zoidberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cluzet cracks Zoidberg with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Zoidberg.
Cluzet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoidberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cluzet punishes Zoidberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Dr John Zoidberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cluzet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Zoidberg.
Cluzet takes one to the side of the head.
Cluzet lands with a shot to the body.
Cluzet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cluzet lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Zoidberg does no damage.
Zoidberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cluzet throws a hook but Zoidberg avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg defending well as Cluzet loads up on a big left hand.
Zoidberg looks to land a left hand but Cluzet moved out of range nicely.
Cluzet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cluzet misses with a wild body shot.
Cluzet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoidberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Cluzet.
Cluzet swings for the body but Zoidberg moves out of range.
A big right from Cluzet misses.
Zoidberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zoidberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zoidberg throws the left hand but Cluzet avoids the punch easily.
Cluzet stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zoidberg.
Cluzet throws a hook but Zoidberg blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cluzet moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Cluzet.
Cluzet misses with the head strike.
Cluzet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg is trying to push Cluzet away but Cluzet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zoidberg is trying to break free.
Zoidberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cluzet to keep the fight standing.
Cluzet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cluzet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cluzet lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cluzet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zoidberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluzet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dr John Zoidberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoidberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Cluzet is just out of range.
Cluzet takes a swing at Zoidberg's ribcage but misses.
Cluzet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cluzet connects with a body shot that sends Zoidberg's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Zoidberg misses its intended target.
Zoidberg shoots in for a double leg but Cluzet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cluzet has closed the distance and engaged Zoidberg in a clinch.
Zoidberg is trying to stall.
Zoidberg is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cluzet has denied him.
Cluzet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cluzet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Cluzet lands with a right to the head.
Cluzet prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluzet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg is working for takedown but Cluzet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoidberg takes a shot to the head.
Cluzet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cluzet for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cluzet lands with a light punch inside.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cluzet lands with a short shot to the head.
Cluzet effectively controlling the action here.
Zoidberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cluzet.
Zoidberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cluzet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cluzet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cluzet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cluzet lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cluzet prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Cluzet.
Cluzet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoidberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Cluzet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Zoidberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cluzet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zoidberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cluzet works on Zoidberg's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cluzet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cluzet lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
Cluzet works on Zoidberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Cluzet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zoidberg or not.
Cluzet scores with a shoulder strike.
Cluzet blocks an uppercut.
Zoidberg wants a takedown.
Cluzet blocks an uppercut.
Cluzet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cluzet lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Cluzet lands a right hand.
Cluzet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cluzet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet prevents Zoidberg from breaking the clinch.
Cluzet taking a breather.
Cluzet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zoidberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cluzet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cluzet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Zoidberg fails to land.
Cluzet digs a right hand underneath Zoidberg's ribcage. Zoidberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cluzet lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
A short right from Cluzet.
Cluzet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Cluzet clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoidberg throws a big shot that misses.
Cluzet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoidberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cluzet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoidberg throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoidberg misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Zoidberg.
Cluzet rushes Zoidberg and presses him up against the cage.
Zoidberg avoiding damage as Cluzet throws knees to the body.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omar Cluzet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cluzet is pressed up against the cage. Zoidberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cluzet down to the mat. Cluzet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cluzet misses with a wild body shot.
Cluzet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cluzet.
Cluzet gets a clinch.
Come on Cluzet - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet lands with a light punch inside.
Zoidberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cluzet prevents it.
Cluzet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Zoidberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cluzet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cluzet prevents Zoidberg from breaking the clinch.
Cluzet lands a nice uppercut.
Cluzet just leaning against Zoidberg, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cluzet lands with a light punch inside.
Zoidberg blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg is trying to force a seperation but Cluzet has the dominant position.
Cluzet misses with a body punch.
Cluzet lands a body shot.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Cluzet.
Cluzet stalls.
A short uppercut from Cluzet.
A head punch on the inside from Zoidberg fails to land.
Zoidberg misses with some punches.
Cluzet lands a nice uppercut.
Cluzet digs a right hand underneath Zoidberg's ribcage. Zoidberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cluzet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Cluzet digs a right hand underneath Zoidberg's ribcage. Zoidberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zoidberg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Cluzet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Zoidberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cluzet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Zoidberg can't break the clinch.
Zoidberg stalling in the clinch but Cluzet improves position.
Cluzet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Cluzet.
Cluzet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cluzet lands a body shot.
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Cluzet.
Zoidberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cluzet.
Zoidberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Cluzet.
A hook to the body from Cluzet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Cluzet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cluzet cracks Zoidberg with a nice body shot.
A short left from Cluzet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Cluzet.
Zoidberg is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoidberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cluzet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cluzet.
Cluzet stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Cluzet had his way with Dr John Zoidberg in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zoidberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cluzet dips to his left and cracks Zoidberg with an uppercut!
Cluzet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zoidberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Cluzet pushes Zoidberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cluzet lands an elbow inside.
Zoidberg has a couple of punches blocked by Cluzet.
Zoidberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cluzet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cluzet throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg misses with the head strike.
Cluzet swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoidberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cluzet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zoidberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cluzet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cluzet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cluzet lands a left hand.
Zoidberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Cluzet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
Cluzet struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoidberg controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Cluzet.
Cluzet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoidberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cluzet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zoidberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cluzet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zoidberg or not.
Cluzet gets through Zoidberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoidberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Cluzet finish him?
Cluzet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoidberg misses with the head strike.
Zoidberg seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cluzet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cluzet works on Zoidberg's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cluzet struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoidberg controls his hands.
Cluzet lands a right hand.
Cluzet scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cluzet.
Cluzet lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zoidberg to his knees! Cluzet keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Cluzet!
Omar Cluzet retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Omar Cluzet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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