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42 - The Rematch PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Martial Delicat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Martial Delicat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martial Delicat fails with the takedown.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martial Delicat as he jumps to the side.
Sundberg fails with the takedown.
Martial Delicat shoots for a takedown but Sundberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sundberg has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Martial Delicat is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sundberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martial Delicat's waist but Martial Delicat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sundberg off to one side.
Fred Martial Delicat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ove Sundberg.
Sundberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martial Delicat.
Martial Delicat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sundberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Martial Delicat sprawls well. He's pushed Sundberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martial Delicat is doing well to control the position and prevent Sundberg from advancing to side control.
Martial Delicat tries to get to full guard but Sundberg has control of the leg.
Sundberg is looking for a kimura but Martial Delicat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sundberg to get the leverage.
Martial Delicat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martial Delicat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martial Delicat wants to control but Sundberg is keeping busy.
Martial Delicat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sundberg is working for a kimura but Martial Delicat is defending it quite comfortably.
Sundberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martial Delicat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martial Delicat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sundberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Martial Delicat reverses the position - he's now on top in Sundberg's guard.
Martial Delicat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sundberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sundberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sundberg!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martial Delicat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sundberg off and has taken his back!
Sundberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Martial Delicat controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundberg tries to reverse the position but Martial Delicat maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sundberg regains half guard.
Sundberg is staying active underneath Martial Delicat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martial Delicat controlling the pace.
Sundberg tries to roll over but Martial Delicat keeps him under control.
Sundberg is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Martial Delicat wants to control the pace but Sundberg is squirming around nicely.
Sundberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martial Delicat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sundberg gets back to half guard.
Martial Delicat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sundberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martial Delicat gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Martial Delicat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martial Delicat feints and as Sundberg raises his hands in defense, Martial Delicat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sundberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martial Delicat passes into side control.
Martial Delicat lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martial Delicat gets to mount! Sundberg was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sundberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fred Martial Delicat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martial Delicat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sundberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martial Delicat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sundberg is in Martial Delicat's guard.
Martial Delicat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sundberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martial Delicat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sundberg has Martial Delicat in his guard.
Martial Delicat passes Sundberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martial Delicat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Martial Delicat prevents Sundberg from improving his position.
Sundberg is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Martial Delicat has latched onto it... Big trouble! Martial Delicat pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Sundberg is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Martial Delicat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Martial Delicat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Paakkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Paakkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paakkari.
Campbell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Campbell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paakkari throws a nice head kick!
A nice combination there by Paakkari.
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!
Paakkari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paakkari moves into the clinch successfully.
Paakkari lands with a left to the head.
Paakkari lands a damaging elbow.
Paakkari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Paakkari lands an elbow inside.
Paakkari just leaning against Campbell, taking a breather.
Paakkari landing knees to the body.
Paakkari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paakkari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campbell.
Paakkari lands an elbow inside.
Paakkari scores a nice knee to the body.
Paakkari connects with a knee to the head.
Campbell is rocked!
Paakkari is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Paakkari.
Paakkari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Paakkari finish him?
Paakkari connects with a knee to the head.
Paakkari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Paakkari.
Campbell takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari lands a shoulder strike.
Paakkari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakkari scores with a shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Paakkari crunches a lovely knee into Campbell's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paakkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paakkari lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Campbell to his knees! Paakkari keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Paakkari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Exlax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kutowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Absolute Beginner - Nie Nett. Karl Kutowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Exlax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Kutowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exlax fails with the takedown
and Kutowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kutowski lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Exlax's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Exlax goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kutowski prevents it.
Exlax drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Exlax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Exlax can't get the takedown.
Exlax is looking to take this one to the mat.
Exlax lands a knee to the head.
Exlax goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kutowski prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kutowski.
Exlax has Kutowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kutowski crunches a lovely knee into Exlax's ribcage.
Exlax is breathing heavily.
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!
Exlax has Kutowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kutowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Exlax backwards.
Exlax has Kutowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kutowski lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Kutowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutowski managing to block the knees to the body from Exlax.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kutowski.
A right hand to the body from Kutowski.
Kutowski lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kutowski.
Kutowski drops Exlax with a big knee straight up the middle! Exlax is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Exlax is rocked!
It looks like Richard Exlax has been cut.
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!
Kutowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exlax wants to clinch
and Kutowski counters by clinching up.
Kutowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kutowski avoiding damage.
Exlax looking for a takedown.
Exlax is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kutowski misses with a punch to the body.
Kutowski landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kutowski.
Kutowski landing knees to the head.
Kutowski leaning against his opponent.
Kutowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Exlax backwards.
Kutowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kutowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Exlax backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kutowski.
Kutowski lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Exlax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kutowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kutowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Exlax is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kutowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kutowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Exlax backwards.
Kutowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Exlax backwards.
Kutowski dips a shoulder and cracks Exlax with a mighty uppercut! Exlax falls back against the cage and Kutowski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Exlax is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kutowski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Kutowski!
Our winner, Karl Kutowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lil Fame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Zeller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeller fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeller's coach down at Elite Performance Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zeller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab lands there for Zeller.
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Fame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeller scores with a shot to the body.
Zeller blocks a jab.
Fame cracks the inside of Zeller's front leg.
Zeller throws a hook but Fame blocks it.
Fame scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Zeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeller blocks a head kick by Fame.
Fame scores with a nice head shot.
Fame connects with a crisp jab.
Zeller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed right hand from Fame misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fame throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zeller checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Zeller misses
and Fame counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zeller scores with a head kick.
Fame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fame rather than just go for the knockout.
Fame tries to bum rush Zeller with a series of wild strikes but Zeller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fame lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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 lazy left from Zeller finds it's target.
Zeller checks a leg kick.
Zeller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zeller tries to clinch up but Fame circles away and keeps his distance.
Fame is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fame thuds a left hand into Zeller's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeller scores with a takedown into Fame's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zeller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zeller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fame trying to keep a closed guard but Zeller is proving a slippery customer.
Zeller won't allow Fame to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zeller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fame is keeping the position for now.
Zeller wants to control from the top but Fame keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fame slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Fame.
Fame feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zeller's calf.
Zeller connects with a looping right hand.
Zeller lands a high kick!
Fame misses with the combination.
Fame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zeller.
Zeller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fame. Fame obviously looking to wear him down.
Fame throws a series of punches but Zeller moves out of range.
Zeller lands with a kick to the temple. Fame shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fame throws a jab but it's blocked by Zeller.
Zeller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zeller moves out of range as Fame throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Zeller misses
and Fame counters with a three punch combo that has Zeller backing up. Zeller nods at Fame to acknowledge the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fame crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zeller - the referee stops the clock and Fame gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zeller. Fame manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fame avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeller staying out of range there.
Zeller tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Fame.
Fame takes a swing at Zeller's ribcage but misses.
Fame has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zeller finds it's way round the side to connect with Fame's head.
Zeller misses with a right hand
and Fame connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fame.
Zeller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zeller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Zeller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lil Fame's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zeller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zeller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fame manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zeller's best efforts.
Zeller is looking for a kimura but Fame is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zeller to get the leverage.
Zeller is looking for a kimura here.
Fame has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zeller is working away from the top position though.
Zeller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zeller is looking for a kimura but Fame is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zeller to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fame is concentrating on defense, preventing Zeller from advancing position.
Fame's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zeller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zeller seems to be looking for submissions.
Zeller trying to control the action but Fame is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Fame's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fame is trying to control but can't.
Fame looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zeller wants to control but Fame is keeping him busy.
Fame wants to improve his position but Zeller is controlling well.
Zeller is just content to waste time from the top position. Fame takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zeller looking to pass the guard.
Fame bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeller's guard.
Zeller wants to sweep but no luck.
Fame slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fame avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fame's guard.
Fame pulls Zeller in close to prevent any damage.
Fame is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zeller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeller slips nicely into half guard.
Fame regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zeller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeller trying to control but Fame is working from the bottom.
Zeller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zeller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fame wants to stand but Zeller is controlling the position.
Zeller forces his way into half guard.
Zeller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zeller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fame is just riding it out for now. Zeller eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Zeller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lil Fame's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fame misses with a hook. Zeller ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Fame lands.
Fame avoids the head kick by Zeller.
Zeller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zeller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fame doesn't seem bothered though.
Zeller works over Fame's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zeller throws a low kick, looking for Fame's leg but Fame calmly moves out of range.
Fame lands a leg kick that knocks Zeller off balance momentarily.
Fame lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zeller backs up against the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fame checks a leg kick.
Fame lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fame.
Zeller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fame in his tracks.
Zeller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zeller misses with a looping right.
Lil Fame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeller blocks a head kick by Fame.
Lil Fame is winning the standup battle so far.
Fame takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zeller tries to clinch up.
Zeller cracks Fame with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fame lands a leg kick that knocks Zeller off balance momentarily.
Fame moves away from the strike by Zeller.
Fame misses the shot to the body.
Zeller throws a hook but Fame avoids it easily.
Fame throws a leg kick which misses Zeller's front leg but catches the back leg as Zeller tries to avoid it.
Fame takes a swing at Zeller's ribcage but misses.
Fame uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeller.
Fame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeller. Fame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fame just misses with a punch to the body.
Lil Fame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Zeller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zeller.
Zeller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zeller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fames jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Fame throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zeller.
Zeller fails with a takedown attempt.
Fame lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Fame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zeller scores with a jab to the head.
Zeller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fame displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeller throws out the jab.
Fame keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fame tries to clinch there but Zeller circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fame throws the left hand but Zeller avoids the punch easily.
Fame misses with a double jab.
Zeller connects with a high kick.
Fame lands a body shot.
Zeller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zeller moves in looking to clinch but Fame pushes him off.
Fame lands a nice looking body shot.
Fame misses with a wild body shot.
Fame missing with a left hand there. Zeller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fame looks to throw the jab but Zeller is out of range.
A head kick misses from Zeller.
Zeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lil Fame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Zeller.
Fame takes a swing at Zeller's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zeller throws a head kick that half lands.
Zeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fame tries to bum rush Zeller with a series of wild strikes but Zeller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fame lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fame's waist but Fame gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeller off to one side.
Fame scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeller manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Fame showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zeller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Zeller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Zombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson has chosen The Prodigy - Omen as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Erik Gustafsson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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183 lbs
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180 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Zombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Erik Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombo misses with a low kick.
Zombo throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Zombo slips a jab from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson loads up on a big right hand but Zombo slips the punch.
Zombo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Zombo.
Gustafsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zombo scores with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Zombo throws a body kick.
Gustafsson tries to land a front kick but Zombo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Zombo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zombo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zombo throws a leg kick
and Zombo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gustafsson throws a solid leg kick but Zombo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombo tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gustafsson, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Zombo.
Zombo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Zombo throws a body kick.
Gustafsson lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Gustafsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zombo throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
Zombo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gustafsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Zombo as he checks the leg kick.
Zombo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
Zombo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafsson.
Zombo tries to score with a low kick but Gustafsson moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson connects with a leg kick. Zombo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zombo throws a chopping leg kick but Gustafsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zombo checks a low kick from Gustafsson.
Zombo tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zombo.
Gustafsson connects with a leg kick. Zombo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zombo walks into a stiff left hand from Gustafsson.
Zombo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gustafsson jabs at Zombo's body.
Zombo throws a leg kick
and Gustafsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gustafsson tried to score with a low kick but Zombo checks it.
Gustafsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombo manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombo.
Gustafsson misses with a body kick.
Vinny Zombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zombo. That did some damage!
Zombo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zombo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gustafsson thuds a left hand into Zombo's body.
Zombo checks the leg kick.
Zombo throws a wild body kick that Gustafsson sees coming a mile off.
Zombo blocks a head kick by Gustafsson.
Zombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gustafsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gustafsson slips a jab from Zombo.
A low kick from Gustafsson is predictable there
and Zombo counters with a body kick that stops Gustafsson in his tracks momentarily.
Gustafsson throws a head kick but Zombo moves out of range.
Zombo looks to land a body kick but Gustafsson moved away.
Gustafsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson takes a swing at Zombo's ribcage but misses.
Gustafsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zombo.
Gustafsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zombo cracks the inside of Gustafsson's front leg.
Zombo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gustafsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gustafsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zombo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zombo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zombo is looking to chop away at Gustafsson's legs.
Zombo connects with a leg kick. Gustafsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick from Zombo misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Gustafsson misses with a leg kick
and Zombo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zombo moves out of range as Gustafsson throws a body kick.
Zombo lands a leg kick that knocks Gustafsson off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erik Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Zombo.
Zombo misses with a low kick as Gustafsson jumps back.
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Zombo moves forwards but Gustafsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gustafsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustafsson wants to land a leg kick but Zombo is out of range.
Zombo misses with a low kick.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Zombo.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Zombo scores with a body shot.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zombo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zombo dips to his left and cracks Gustafsson with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vinny Zombo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson.
A good leg kick by Zombo.
Zombo cracks the inside of Gustafsson's front leg.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Zombo was well out of range.
Gustafsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zombo.
Zombo misses with a leg kick
and Gustafsson counters with a big head kick but Zombo shrugs it off.
Gustafsson defending well as Zombo loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Zombo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Zombo avoids the body shot from Gustafsson.
Zombo scoring well with a low kick there.
Gustafsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zombo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gustafsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zombo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gustafsson. Zombo shrugs it off though.
Gustafsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zombo connects with a solid leg kick.
Zombo throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Zombo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zombo throws a leg kick
and Gustafsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Zombo lands a leg kick that knocks Gustafsson off balance momentarily.
Gustafsson cracks the inside of Zombo's front leg.
Zombo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zombo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zombo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zombo motions for Gustafsson to come forward. Zombo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombo throws a push kick but Gustafsson slaps the foot to one side.
Gustafsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gustafsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gustafsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zombo's sensitive parts.
Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zombo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zombo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gustafsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombo manages to avoid it.
Zombo wants to slow Gustafsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Zombo throws a wild body kick that Gustafsson sees coming a mile off.
Zombo blocks a low kick nicely.
Gustafsson scores with a one two! Zombo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gustafsson thuds a left hand into Zombo's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombo misses with a low kick.
Gustafsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zombo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zombo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gustafsson's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zombo's sensitive parts.
Zombo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gustafsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Zombo connects with an inside leg kick.
Zombo is looking to score with low kicks.
Zombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson scores with the left hand. Zombo knows he should have avoided that one.
Zombo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zombo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Zombo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Zombo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zombo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zombo lands with a nice body kick.
Zombo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gustafsson is out of range.
Zombo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Zombo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Gustafsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zombo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Zombo is looking to wear down Gustafsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zombo. That's going to slow Gustafsson down.
A head kick by Zombo misses
and Gustafsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gustafsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gustafsson cracks Zombo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick and Zombo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombo throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Zombo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zombo.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Zombo.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zombo is just out of range.
Gustafsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zombo.
Gustafsson throws a front kick aimed at Zombo's knee but Zombo avoids it well.
Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Zombo is out of range.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustafsson tries to score with a low kick but Zombo moves his leg out of the way.
Zombo takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tried to score with a low kick but Zombo checks it.
A head kick misses from Zombo.
Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Zombo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zombo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gustafsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Gustafsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Zombo blocks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Zombo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zombo lands a high kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zombo - that will leave a mark!
Gustafsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zombo.
Zombo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gustafsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zombo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Gustafsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gustafsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Gustafsson coming out on top.
Zombo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a thumping low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Zombo throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombo misses with a body kick.
Zombo motions for Gustafsson to come forward. Zombo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafsson tests Zombo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafsson checks a low kick from Zombo.
Gustafsson lands with a good body shot.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination. Zombo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson tries to land a leg kick but Zombo saw it coming and moves away.
Zombo looks to land a body kick but Gustafsson moved away.
Zombo throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Zombo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gustafsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erik Gustafsson.
I think Gustafsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubao Alcaraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Pegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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201 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bubao Alcaraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Pegg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pegg throws a shot from downtown. Alcaraz moves away and avoids it.
Alcaraz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pegg pinned against the cage. Pegg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alcaraz ducks under a wild hook from Pegg.
Alcaraz staying out of range there.
Pegg walks into a left hand.
Alcaraz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pegg back to the cage. Alcaraz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pegg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alcaraz.
Alcaraz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pegg defends well and Alcaraz ends up having to push Pegg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pegg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pegg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcaraz backwards.
Alcaraz manages to break the clinch.
Alcaraz misses with a jab to the body
and Pegg counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegg throws a shot from downtown. Alcaraz moves away and avoids it.
Pegg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alcaraz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubao Alcaraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcaraz goes for a double leg but Pegg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pegg continues to drive forward.
Alcaraz breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcaraz misses with a takedown attempt
and Pegg counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Alcaraz has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simon Pegg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morten Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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185 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Georges trying to control here.
Georges works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joikhaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Georges has wrist control.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Georges is working from the bottom.
Georges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joikhaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja throws an elbow that misses. Georges uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joikhaaja's guard. Nice move by Georges!
Georges showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Georges might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Georges wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Georges stays in close to Joikhaaja's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Guy Georges hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Joikhaaja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Georges sprawls well initially but Joikhaaja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joikhaaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing that Joikhaaja has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Georges 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 Joikhaaja. Oh but Georges has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Joikhaaja goes limp - he's gone! Georges jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guy Georges!
Guy Georges managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Attasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Juggernaut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Attasio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been told by Juggernaut's head coaches at RNC Sport Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Juggernaut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Juggernaut as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Attasio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Attasio throws the kick towards the body but Juggernaut avoids it.
Juggernaut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juggernaut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Attasio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juggernaut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Attasio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juggernaut counters with an outside leg kick.
Attasio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Attasio looks winded!
Juggernaut lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Attasio falls backwards - clearly groggy! Juggernaut dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Juggernaut!
A victorious Kurt Juggernaut 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 Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Cluzet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blow comes to the cage accompanied by Slippin. Cluzet has chosen Fracture Design - Emotions (Mage Remix) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Cluzet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blow moves to clinch but Cluzet breaks away
and Cluzet counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Blow.
Cluzet connects with a jab.
A big left from Cluzet misses.
Blow wants to clinch but Cluzet slips to the side
and Cluzet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blow letting Cluzet take a breather here.
Blow trying to land knees to the body.
Blow effectively controlling the action here.
Cluzet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blow blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blow missing with knees to the body.
Blow crunches a lovely knee into Cluzet's ribcage.
Blow missing with knees to the body.
Cluzet lands a hook that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Blow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cluzet is keeping busy.
Blow blocks a body shot from Cluzet.
Blow trying to land knees to the body.
Cluzet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blow leaning against his opponent.
Cluzet lands a left hand.
Cluzet stalling the fight.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Blow blocks a body shot from Cluzet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
We've been informed that Cluzet has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cluzet as Blow tries to tie him up.
Cluzet misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cluzet pushes Blow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cluzet slows down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blow prevents a body shot from Cluzet.
Cluzet lands a nice knee to the body.
Cluzet lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cluzet as the two fighters clinch.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blow trying to stall but Cluzet improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Cluzet.
Cluzet digs a right hand into Blow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blow's gas tank.
Cluzet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blow.
Cluzet scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cluzet digs a right hand into Blow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blow's gas tank.
Blow managing to block the knees to the body from Cluzet.
A short left from Cluzet.
Blow takes a shot to the head.
Cluzet lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Cluzet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cluzet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Blow trying to land knees to the body.
Blow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cluzet avoids it.
Cluzet managing to block the knees to the body from Blow.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Blow looking to slow down the pace here.
Blow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cluzet is defending well for now.
Cluzet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Cluzet tries to work over Blow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blow missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Cluzet dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blow tries to clinch but Cluzet moves away
enabling Cluzet to counter with a crisp jab.
Cluzet lands with a straight right. Blow didn't see that one coming.
Cluzet lands with a good body shot.
Blow clinches.
Cluzet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blow leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cluzet looking to slow down the pace here.
Cluzet tries to work over Blow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cluzet avoiding damage as Blow throws knees to the body.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Cluzet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow trying to land knees to the body.
Blow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cluzet is defending well for now.
Cluzet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Cluzet on the inside.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cluzet managing to block the knees to the body from Blow.
Cluzet tries to work over Blow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cluzet digs a right hand into Blow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blow's gas tank.
Cluzet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cluzet misses with a body punch.
Cluzet tries to work over Blow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cluzet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Cluzet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cluzet tries a body shot but Blow blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cluzet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blow trying to land knees to the body.
Blow is trying to stall.
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 with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Blow.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Cluzet stalling against the cage.
Cluzet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cluzet.
Cluzet lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Cluzet - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cluzet scores with a shoulder strike.
Cluzet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cluzet lands with a left to the head.
Cluzet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cluzet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cluzet avoids it.
Blow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cluzet.
Omar Cluzet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blow missing with knees to the body.
Cluzet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cluzet.
Cluzet managing to block the knees to the body from Blow.
Blow trying to control the position but instead, Cluzet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blow into the cage.
Blow seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Cluzet is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Cluzet works on Blow's body with a couple of short punches.
Blow missing with knees to the body.
Cluzet avoiding damage as Blow throws knees to the body.
Blow scores a nice knee to the body.
Blow pressing his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Cluzet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blow darts in and clinches Cluzet up against the cage.
Blow stalling against the cage.
Blow trying to land knees to the body.
Cluzet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Cluzet - that landed with a thud.
Cluzet effectively controlling the action here.
Cluzet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blow's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cluzet.
Blow tries to stall but Cluzet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cluzet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cluzet managing to block the knees to the body from Blow.
Cluzet misses with a punch to the body.
Cluzet lands with a left to the head.
Blow missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Cluzet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cluzet just leaning against Blow, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cluzet stalling the fight.
Cluzet lands a hook that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Cluzet scores with a shoulder strike.
Cluzet looking to stall.
Blow is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cluzet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cluzet - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Cluzet.
Cluzet lands with a short shot to the head.
Blow is looking to control Cluzet's arms but Cluzet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blow has his back to the cage.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Mike Blow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Cluzet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Blow tries to stall but Cluzet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cluzet slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cluzet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet stalling.
Cluzet misses with a punch to the body.
Cluzet avoiding damage as Blow throws knees to the body.
Cluzet misses with a body punch.
Cluzet managing to block the knees to the body from Blow.
Cluzet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cluzet leaning against his opponent.
Cluzet is working Blow over against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cluzet gets through Blow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cluzet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cluzet lands a shot to the body.
Cluzet lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet lands a hook that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Cluzet lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cluzet managing to block the knees to the body from Blow.
Cluzet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cluzet is defending well for now.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Cluzet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cluzet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cluzet content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cluzet managing to block the knees to the body from Blow.
A short right from Cluzet.
Cluzet is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cluzet avoids the damage to the body.
Cluzet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blow trying to stall but Cluzet improves his position.
Cluzet is working Blow over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Cluzet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cluzet 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Cluzet!
During a confident post fight interview, Omar Cluzet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Izturis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilio Izturis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's chin.
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22
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emilio Izturis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izturis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dzhumagaliev's guard.
Izturis throws a big right hand that misses.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to keep Izturis in close.
Dzhumagaliev is pulling down on Izturis's head to control his posture.
Izturis preventing the sweep.
Izturis scoring with some ground and pound.
Izturis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Izturis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Dzhumagaliev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Izturis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Izturis takes one 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!
Dzhumagaliev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izturis counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Izturis lands a few punches from side control.
Izturis working the ground and pound.
Dzhumagaliev wants to control but Izturis postures up.
Dzhumagaliev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Izturis scoring with punches and elbows.
Dzhumagaliev prevents Izturis from moving into mount.
Izturis trying to control the position but Dzhumagaliev is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Izturis misses with the ground and pound.
Dzhumagaliev struggling a bit here.
Izturis takes a little break here. Dzhumagaliev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Izturis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhumagaliev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Izturis gets to mount! Dzhumagaliev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
BOOM! Izturis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Izturis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Izturis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Izturis lands a nice shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
Izturis controlling his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev is still in real trouble! Can Izturis finish him?
Dzhumagaliev is squirming around, avoiding Izturis's attempts to control the action.
Dzhumagaliev seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Izturis controlling his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Izturis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Izturis controlling his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev can't escape the position.
Izturis with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev is trying desperately to improve position.
Dzhumagaliev tries to hold on but Izturis pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dzhumagaliev can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Izturis is staying active.
Izturis wants to control the pace but Dzhumagaliev is squirming around nicely.
Izturis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dzhumagaliev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Izturis controlling his opponent.
Izturis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev is desperately trying to improve his position but Izturis has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Izturis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Izturis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dzhumagaliev looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Izturis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Izturis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw the jab but Izturis is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an uppercut. Izturis saw that one coming.
Izturis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dzhumagaliev.
Izturis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dzhumagaliev as he jumps to the side.
Izturis swings for the body but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Izturis avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izturis counters with a right hand to the body.
Dzhumagaliev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dzhumagaliev throws a poor cross that misses
and Izturis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Izturis.
Izturis won't allow Dzhumagaliev to sweep him here.
Izturis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzhumagaliev can do to turn this around?
Izturis wants to control from the top but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dzhumagaliev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Izturis stands up over Dzhumagaliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Izturis postures up and lands a big shot to Dzhumagaliev's brow.
Izturis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Izturis trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
Izturis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Izturis trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dzhumagaliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Izturis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis pushes down on Dzhumagaliev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dzhumagaliev wants to get back to his feet.
Izturis is trying to control. Dzhumagaliev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to get back to full guard.
Emilio Izturis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dzhumagaliev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Izturis working Dzhumagaliev over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izturis lands with a punch from half guard.
Izturis is stalling here. Dzhumagaliev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Izturis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dzhumagaliev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Izturis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dzhumagaliev off and has taken his back!
Dzhumagaliev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Izturis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis scores with punches and elbows.
Izturis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dzhumagaliev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to remain composed but Izturis is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Izturis lands punches and elbows.
Dzhumagaliev trying to control the hands but Izturis won't let him.
Izturis landing with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izturis biding his time, controlling Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Dzhumagaliev as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Izturis!
Izturis doesn't have the hooks in and Dzhumagaliev manages to turn into his guard.
Dzhumagaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Izturis.
Dzhumagaliev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Izturis is looking to regain half guard here but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving and retains side control.
Izturis is not content to let Dzhumagaliev control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Izturis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dzhumagaliev misses the jab.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an uppercut
and Izturis counters with a stiff right hand.
Izturis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Izturis avoids it easily.
Izturis ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Izturis misses.
Izturis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Izturis ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Izturis slips under a jab.
Dzhumagaliev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izturis.
Izturis closes the distance and clinches up with Dzhumagaliev, looking for a takedown. Izturis pushes Dzhumagaliev against the cage but Dzhumagaliev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Izturis gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis lands a nice forearm strike.
Izturis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dzhumagaliev stops Izturis from passing to mount.
Dzhumagaliev tries to escape but Izturis is in control.
Izturis cracks Dzhumagaliev with a big elbow.
Izturis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dzhumagaliev is looking for a sweep.
Dzhumagaliev trying to remain calm as Izturis controls from the top position.
Izturis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izturis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dzhumagaliev keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis working away.
Izturis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Izturis landing strikes.
Izturis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dzhumagaliev keeps working.
Dzhumagaliev prevents Izturis from moving into mount.
Izturis is staying tight to Dzhumagaliev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Izturis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Izturis scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis is staying tight to Dzhumagaliev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Izturis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dzhumagaliev down.
Dzhumagaliev tries to bench press Izturis off him but Izturis keeps the position.
Izturis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dzhumagaliev squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dzhumagaliev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Izturis landing strikes from the mount and Dzhumagaliev is in trouble!
Izturis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dzhumagaliev is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izturis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izturis trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is having none of it.
Izturis lands a heavy elbow.
Izturis lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Dzhumagaliev! Izturis sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Dzhumagaliev and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emilio Izturis!
Emilio Izturis retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Emilio Izturis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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