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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maciej Jewtuszko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jewtuszko pinned against the cage. Jewtuszko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jewtuszko slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roger Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jewtuszko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Maciej Jewtuszko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Scott.
Nice takedown defense from Jewtuszko. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Scott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jewtuszko to the ground. Scott is now in Jewtuszko's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jewtuszko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scott has Jewtuszko in his guard.
Jewtuszko won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jewtuszko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jewtuszko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing Jewtuszko from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jewtuszko is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jewtuszko wants to stand but Scott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jewtuszko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jewtuszko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jewtuszko has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Scott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jewtuszko manages to get himself to full guard.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott wants to work for an arm triangle but Jewtuszko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Jewtuszko is defending well.
Jewtuszko pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control.
Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
Jewtuszko won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Jewtuszko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Scott passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scott is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jewtuszko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jewtuszko!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scott working for a triangle but Jewtuszko defends it easily.
Scott has his foot on Jewtuszko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jewtuszko works his way back into a safe position though.
Jewtuszko tries to stand but Scott is controlling from the bottom.
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Jewtuszko defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jewtuszko is looking to stand up but Scott won't let him.
Jewtuszko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking for a triangle but Jewtuszko pushes his legs off easily.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jewtuszko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jewtuszko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jewtuszko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scott's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Jewtuszko defends easily.
Jewtuszko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Scott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scott goes for a double leg but Jewtuszko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jewtuszko continues to drive forward.
Scott has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jewtuszko regains guard immediately.
Scott is pushing down on Jewtuszko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jewtuszko is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scott passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jewtuszko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Scott with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Scott goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jewtuszko turns into him and now he's in Scott's guard.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jewtuszko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott is looking for a triangle but Jewtuszko pushes his legs off easily.
Jewtuszko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scott's guard.
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jewtuszko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jewtuszko is one step ahead there.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roger Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Scott moves into full mount! Jewtuszko won't be happy about that!
Scott has hold of Jewtuszko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jewtuszko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Scott looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Scott is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jewtuszko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jewtuszko shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Scott working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jewtuszko looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Scott! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roger Scott!
An out of breath Roger Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garfield Sobers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobers has chosen Suck it bitch, you dirty bitch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garfield Sobers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bomb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sobers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bomb. Bomb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sobers gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sobers tries for a kimura but Bomb is defending well.
Bomb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sobers wants to pass the guard but Bomb is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobers works his way into full mount!
Sobers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bomb can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sobers with shots to the head and body - Bomb looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bomb is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bomb badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sobers around the waist but Sobers pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sobers is the winner by TKO! Sobers jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garfield Sobers!
Garfield Sobers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manong Emong I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arab Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manong Emong I has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Manong Emong I!
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, Arab Nation!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emong I looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nation lands a nice looking body kick.
Emong I fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nation is out of range.
Emong I takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Manong Emong I has been cut.
A head kick misses from Nation.
Nation rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emong I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emong I shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nation misses with a looping right.
Nation throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emong I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nation takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Nation.
A leg kick checked by Nation.
Nation misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation scores with a jab. Emong I acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emong I slips a straight right by Nation.
Emong I moves away from the strike by Nation.
Nation throws an off balance right hand
enabling Emong I to counter with a crisp jab.
Emong I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nation moves away.
Nation looks to throw the jab but Emong I is out of range.
Emong I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emong I swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nation throws a jab when Emong I was well out of range.
Nation misses with a left hand
and Emong I counters with a right hand to the body.
Nation throws a jab but it's blocked by Emong I.
Arab Nation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emong I moves out of range as Nation strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nation gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nation scores with a kick to the body.
Nation moves forwards but Emong I connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Emong I misses with a leg kick.
Emong I tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emong I tests Nation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Emong I.
Emong I tries to work over Nation's front leg with a kick but Nation checks it.
Emong I looks to land a combination but Nation avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emong I staying out of range there.
Nation misses with a right hand
and Emong I counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nation defending well as Emong I loads up on a big left hand.
Nation throws a sloppy head kick and Emong I moves out of range easily.
Nation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nation misses the target.
Nation blocks a low kick nicely.
Nation misses with a lunging right hand
and Emong I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emong I swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emong I blocks a jab.
A big right from Nation misses.
Emong I checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emong I misses with an uppercut.
Nation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nation looks to land a right hand but Emong I moved out of range.
Nation thows a body kick. Emong I tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nation tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Emong I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nation feints and then cracks Emong I's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emong I down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nation throws a looping overhand right but Emong I ducks down to avoid it.
Nation misses with a hook.
Nation misses with an uppercut
and Emong I counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arab Nation dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manong Emong I's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emong I slips under a jab.
Emong I looks to score with a jab to the body but Nation is just out of range.
Emong I moves out of range of the strikes.
Emong I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emong I slips under a jab.
Nation throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emong I makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nation connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emong I momentarily.
Nation looks to land a left hand but Emong I moved out of range nicely.
Nation lands with a nice body kick.
Nation jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emong I cracks Nation with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Emong I lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation throws an overhand right that lands on Emong I's shoulder, as Emong I tries to avoid the shot.
Nation looks to throw the jab but Emong I is out of range.
Nation is looking to clinch but Emong I is avoiding it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nation.
Nation misses with a hook.
Emong I motions for Nation to come forward. Emong I throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emong I takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emong I has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nation.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Nation catches Emong I right on the button with a cross.
Emong I is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Nation engages and cracks Emong I with a massive lead left hook - Emong I tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Nation is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arab Nation!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Fiddle (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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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Fiddle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane misses with a takedown attempt
and Fiddle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Gregor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane fails with the takedown
and Fiddle counters with a nice uppercut.
Clegane moves out of range of the strikes.
Clegane misses with a takedown
and Fiddle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clegane misses with a takedown
and Fiddle counters with a straight right hand.
Clegane misses with a takedown attempt
and Fiddle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clegane tries for a takedown but Fiddle circles away easily
and Fiddle counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Clegane off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Fiddle follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Clegane was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ron Fiddle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus Donnahue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Lannister (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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196 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheamus Donnahue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaime Lannister!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister moves to clinch but Donnahue breaks away
and Donnahue counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lannister won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lannister tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donnahue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donnahue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lannister keeps working.
Donnahue tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Donnahue is trying to get an arm triangle but Lannister is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnahue working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lannister tries to bench press Donnahue off him but Donnahue keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnahue working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lannister is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lannister is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donnahue off and has taken his back!
Lannister patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Donnahue showing good submission defense here.
Donnahue tries to escape but Lannister has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Donnahue has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Donnahue wants to control his opponent's hands but Lannister gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is looking for the choke from the back position but Donnahue is controlling his hands well.
Donnahue is really stuck here.
Donnahue looking to control the position.
Lannister doesn't have the hooks in and Donnahue manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister working for submissions but it's allowed Donnahue to get to half guard.
Lannister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donnahue wants to work for an arm triangle but Lannister is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donnahue sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lannister defending well though.
Donnahue is pressing down on Lannister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lannister is holding on for now.
Lannister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lannister tries to roll over but Donnahue keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnahue throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donnahue is keen to just control but Lannister is a slippery customer.
Lannister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donnahue pulls his head out easily.
Lannister is defending against the submission attempts here by Donnahue.
Lannister looking for submissions off his back.
Donnahue is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donnahue to get the leverage.
Donnahue is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donnahue is working for a submission of some sort.
Donnahue thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donnahue is working for a submission of some sort.
Donnahue is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister is refusing to be controlled, as Donnahue sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheamus Donnahue dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lannister moves to clinch but Donnahue breaks away
and Donnahue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lannister's guard.
Donnahue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lannister is keeping the position for now.
Donnahue is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Donnahue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Donnahue wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Donnahue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lannister is looking for a triangle but Donnahue pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lannister isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Donnahue stacks Lannister on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Donnahue!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnahue content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Donnahue tries for a kimura but Lannister is defending well.
Donnahue looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lannister defending against the ground and pound.
Donnahue working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lannister is looking to regain half guard here but Donnahue keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnahue is looking to take a break and control but Lannister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lannister wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Donnahue has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Lannister's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Lannister is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Donnahue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sheamus Donnahue!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miles Awsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xia Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles Awsome could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xia Yaj's chin.
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26
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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20
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Awsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xia Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awsome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yaj circles away quickly and effectively.
Yaj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Awsome as he jumps to the side.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Awsome lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yaj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yaj slips under a jab from Awsome.
Yaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yaj misses with a combination
and Awsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Awsome gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yaj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awsome wriggles free and stands up.
Yaj fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Awsome avoids it really well and circles away.
Miles Awsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xia Yaj.
Awsome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Awsome swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yaj counters with a left and a right that stings Awsome.
Yaj instigates a clinch.
Awsome is looking to break free of the clinch but Yaj has double underhooks.
Yaj pulls guard successfully.
Awsome would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awsome stands and steps away. Yaj gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yaj has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Awsome lands an overhand right.
Yaj is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yaj.
Yaj taking a breather here.
Awsome is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yaj asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Yaj is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yaj trying to control the action but Awsome is working from the bottom.
Awsome is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yaj has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yaj decides to stand up, so the ref orders Awsome to his feet.
Awsome throws a right hand that misses
and Yaj counters by moving into the clinch.
Awsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Awsome misses with a body punch.
Yaj drops down looking for an ankle pick but Awsome pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yaj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Awsome misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awsome misses with a body shot.
Awsome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Awsome circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Miles Awsome will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Awsome. No joy for Yaj on that attempt.
Awsome moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yaj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Awsome as he avoids it easily.
Yaj scores with a head kick.
Awsome scores with a decent looking hook.
Awsome definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Awsome throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
Awsome misses the shot to the body.
Yaj feints and as Awsome raises his hands in defense, Yaj changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Awsome wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yaj manages to pass to side control.
Yaj working over Awsome with some ground and pound. Awsome looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awsome is trying to stand back up but Yaj is controlling him
Yaj wants to work for an arm triangle but Awsome is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Awsome wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj trying to control from half guard but Awsome is working away.
Yaj sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yaj trying to control the action but Awsome is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj wants to free his trapped foot but Awsome is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Awsome pushes Yaj off looking to stand but Yaj dives back in and keeps control.
Xia Yaj has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Xia Yaj was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Awsome swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Yaj fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miles Awsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xia Yaj.
Yaj closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awsome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Awsome fails to land with a series of punches.
Awsome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Xia Yaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yaj looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yaj sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Awsome defending well though.
Awsome wants to stand back up but Yaj manages to pass into side control.
Yaj controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Awsome is avoiding damage well.
Yaj content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Awsome is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yaj moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yaj wants to take Awsome's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xia Yaj 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yaj clinches with his opponent.
Awsome working aggressively here.
Awsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj successfully pulls guard.
Yaj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yaj pulls Awsome in close to prevent any damage.
Awsome wants to stand but Yaj has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Awsome defends well.
Yaj has control of Awsome's left arm, preventing Awsome from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yaj is trying to control the position but Awsome postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Xia Yaj was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awsome throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yaj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Awsome jabs at Yaj's body.
Yaj wants to clinch.
Yaj shoots in but no luck this time.
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Awsome pushes him off.
Yaj shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Awsome manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Awsome wants to stand but Yaj is controlling the position.
Awsome is working an open guard so Yaj takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Awsome swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Awsome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yaj.
Awsome thows a body shot but no joy.
Miles Awsome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Awsome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Awsome listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Awsome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Awsome.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awsome tries to keep at a distance but Yaj has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yaj jumps guard.
Awsome wants to get up but he can't break Yaj's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yaj looking to control.
Yaj pulls Awsome in close to his closed guard and prevents Awsome from doing any damage or advancing position.
Awsome tries to stand but Yaj is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xia Yaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yaj 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xia Yaj!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Archie Greenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Zavalishin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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20
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Greenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxim Zavalishin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavalishin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zavalishin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zavalishin scores with a head kick.
Maxim Zavalishin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Zavalishin.
Greenberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zavalishin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zavalishin.
Zavalishin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zavalishin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Greenberg misses.
Zavalishin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zavalishin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Greenberg will feel that in the morning.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greenberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenberg throws a body punch but Zavalishin moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zavalishin. That's going to slow Greenberg down.
Greenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zavalishin.
Zavalishin scores with a kick to the body.
Greenberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zavalishin can pounce on him.
Zavalishin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greenberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zavalishin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zavalishin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zavalishin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zavalishin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zavalishin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zavalishin.
Greenberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greenberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Zavalishin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zavalishin. That's going to slow Greenberg down.
Greenberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zavalishin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zavalishin connects with an inside leg kick.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zavalishin pushes Greenberg away with a front kick.
Zavalishin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenberg throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greenberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zavalishin.
Zavalishin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zavalishin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zavalishin connects with a crisp jab.
Zavalishin cracks the inside of Greenberg's front leg.
Zavalishin is looking to slow Greenberg down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zavalishin.
Zavalishin throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Greenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zavalishin.
A clash of legs there as Zavalishin blocks the low kick.
Greenberg misses with a right hand
and Zavalishin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zavalishin moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Zavalishin.
Zavalishin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zavalishin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Greenberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Zavalishin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zavalishin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Greenberg throws an off balance right hand
and Zavalishin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zavalishin connects with an inside leg kick.
Zavalishin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Zavalishin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zavalishin scores with a leg kick.
Greenberg misses with a hook. Zavalishin ducked under it nicely.
Greenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zavalishin. Zavalishin obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Zavalishin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zavalishin thumps Greenberg with a low kick.
Greenberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zavalishin. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Zavalishin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zavalishin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zavalishin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Greenberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Greenberg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick that knocks Greenberg off balance momentarily.
Zavalishin scores with a spinning back kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zavalishin.
Zavalishin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zavalishin. Greenberg shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zavalishin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zavalishin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavalishin thumps Greenberg with a low kick.
Zavalishin feints and then cracks Greenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greenberg down.
Zavalishin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Greenberg.
It looks like Archie Greenberg has been cut.
Zavalishin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zavalishin keeps Greenberg at a distance using the push kick.
Greenberg cracks Zavalishin with a good jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zavalishin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zavalishin.
Zavalishin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Greenberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Zavalishin cracks the inside of Greenberg's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Zavalishin.
A good leg kick by Zavalishin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zavalishin.
Zavalishin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavalishin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zavalishin scores with a leg kick.
Zavalishin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zavalishin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zavalishin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greenberg's calf.
Zavalishin scores with a head kick. Greenberg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zavalishin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zavalishin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zavalishin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zavalishin scoring well with a low kick there.
Zavalishin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zavalishin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick that knocks Greenberg off balance momentarily.
Zavalishin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Zavalishin tenderised Greenberg's leg. Greenberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zavalishin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greenberg.
Zavalishin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greenberg. That did some damage!
Greenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Zavalishin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenberg throws out the jab.
Zavalishin connects with a high kick.
Zavalishin feints and then cracks Greenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greenberg down.
Zavalishin scores with a leg kick.
Zavalishin connects with a leg kick. Greenberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavalishin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zavalishin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greenberg.
That kick from Zavalishin tenderised Greenberg's leg. Greenberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Greenberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zavalishin thuds his shin into the meat of Greenberg's side.
A good leg kick by Zavalishin.
Nice body kick there by Zavalishin.
Zavalishin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zavalishin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greenberg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zavalishin thumps Greenberg with a low kick.
Zavalishin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zavalishin with a nice cross.
Zavalishin pushes Greenberg away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Zavalishin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Archie Greenberg's cut.
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!
Greenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zavalishin scores with a leg kick.
Zavalishin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Zavalishin tenderised Greenberg's leg. Greenberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zavalishin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greenberg. That did some damage!
Nice body kick from Zavalishin.
Zavalishin throws a leg kick which misses Greenberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Greenberg tries to avoid it.
Greenberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zavalishin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greenberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zavalishin. That one must have hurt.
Greenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Zavalishin counters with a leg kick.
Greenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zavalishin. Zavalishin obviously looking to wear him down.
Greenberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavalishin throws a front kick that sends Greenberg stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zavalishin connects with a leg kick. Greenberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zavalishin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zavalishin, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Zavalishin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zavalishin cracks Greenberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zavalishin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zavalishin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maxim Zavalishin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greenberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zavalishin fakes the leg kick and cracks Greenberg in the body.
Greenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Zavalishin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zavalishin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Archie Greenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zavalishin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavalishin slips under a jab.
Zavalishin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zavalishin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greenberg. That did some damage!
Zavalishin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Greenberg misses.
Maxim Zavalishin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Greenberg scores with a body shot.
Greenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zavalishin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zavalishin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zavalishin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zavalishin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zavalishin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greenberg's calf.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zavalishin cracks Greenberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greenberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Greenberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Greenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zavalishin. Zavalishin obviously looking to wear him down.
Zavalishin connects with a leg kick. Greenberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenberg. Zavalishin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zavalishin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greenberg's calf.
Zavalishin scores with a head kick.
Greenberg throws a big shot that misses.
Zavalishin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavalishin is looking to slow Greenberg down with leg kicks.
Greenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greenberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zavalishin lands a leg kick that knocks Greenberg off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zavalishin scoring well with a low kick there.
Zavalishin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zavalishin misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Zavalishin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zavalishin 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Zavalishin!
Maxim Zavalishin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Archie Greenberg was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Seed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seed comes to the cage accompanied by Drunken Master. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
148 lbs
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26
140 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Seed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seed lands with a shot to the body.
Mcdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdonald somewhat.
Mcdonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Seed is trying to improve his position.
Mcdonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Seed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Seed regains half guard.
Seed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Seed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcdonald manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald wants to control the position but Seed says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mcdonald is looking to control Seed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcdonald avoid being mounted?
Seed not doing much here.
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard but Seed has passed into side control.
Seed trying to control the position but Mcdonald is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald is trying to control Seed's posture but Seed avoids it.
Mcdonald sneaks back into half guard.
Seed trying to control the action but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcdonald tries to roll over but Seed keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seed wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is defending well.
Mcdonald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seed is trying for a kimura here. Mcdonald looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Seed wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Seed!
Sam Seed took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mario Guevera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Guevera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevera fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Guevera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt
and Guevera counters with a single leg into guard. Simpson didn't expect that.
Guevera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Guevera pushes his legs off easily.
Guevera lands a couple of digs.
Simpson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guevera defends well.
Guevera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guevera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simpson's guard.
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!
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Guevera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guevera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simpson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simpson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guevera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guevera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Guevera raining down shots from the mount!
Simpson is working to get back to half guard.
Guevera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Simpson can't escape the position.
Guevera with a couple of short strikes.
Simpson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Guevera's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Guevera!
Mario Guevera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Evansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
144 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Evansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evansen stuffs the takedown.
Evansen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! Evansen slams his shin into Freeman's torso.
Evansen throws a head kick that misses.
Freeman tries to bum rush Evansen with a series of wild strikes but Evansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Evansen.
Freeman scores with a shot to the body.
Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Freeman thuds his right hand into Evansen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Evansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evansen but Evansen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Evansen lands but Freeman takes it in his stride.
It looks like Connor Freeman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evansen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Freeman blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freeman.
Christian Evansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Freeman.
Evansen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freeman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evansen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Freeman looks for the body kick but Evansen saw that one coming.
Freeman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Freeman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman moves out of range as Evansen throws a body kick.
Evansen leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That kick from Evansen tenderised Freeman's leg. Freeman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evansen throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evansen misses with a low kick.
Freeman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Freeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evansen's waist but Evansen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Evansen misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evansen throws a lazy right hand but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evansen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evansen throws a front kick that sends Freeman stumbling back into the cage.
Freeman looks winded!
Freeman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freeman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Evansen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Freeman.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown but Evansen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freeman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman fails with the takedown
and Evansen counters with a head kick.
Evansen throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Evansen lands a nice hook to Freeman's body. Freeman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Freeman. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Freeman takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evansen looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Freeman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Evansen is pressing down on Freeman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freeman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evansen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Freeman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Evansen has tightened it up now! Freeman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Evansen!
Christian Evansen retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Christian Evansen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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