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GAMMA#381 Dunowevil v Ivey PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Sieler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ecstasy Of Gold. Ron Sieler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Kimble's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Sieler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, John Kimble!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sieler.
Kimble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sieler tries to land a front kick but Kimble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimble blocks a head kick by Sieler.
Ron Sieler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimble checks a low kick from Sieler.
Sieler misses with a double jab.
Sieler misses with a looping left.
Kimble throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kimble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sieler misses the target.
Sieler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kimble is able to avoid easily.
Sieler throws a head kick that misses.
Sieler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sieler moves into the clinch successfully.
Sieler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kimble regains guard.
Kimble looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimble, not yet.
Sieler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sieler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sieler wants to pass the guard but Kimble is keeping the position.
Sieler pushes down on Kimble's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sieler 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.
Well, if Sieler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sieler is trying to control. Kimble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble is looking to improve his position.
Sieler is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kimble as he works his way to full guard.
Kimble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sieler manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimble stops Sieler from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble slips nicely into half guard.
Sieler makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sieler darts in and clinches Kimble up against the cage.
Kimble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sieler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kimble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sieler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Sieler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sieler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kimble counters with a shoot takedown. Sieler fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimble throwing strikes from guard but Sieler blocks nicely.
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 Ron Sieler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sieler tries a head kick but it misses.
Sieler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sieler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sieler throws an off balance right hand
and Kimble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sieler's guard.
Sieler wriggles free and stands up.
Kimble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sieler.
Sieler misses with a hook
and Kimble counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sieler's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kimble trying to control the position from guard on top but Sieler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble wants to control from the top but Sieler keeps moving.
Kimble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kimble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sieler keeping moving, preventing Kimble from controlling successfully.
Kimble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sieler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sieler is looking to stand up but Kimble isn't so interested in that idea.
Kimble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kimble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble passes Sieler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimble is keen to just control but Sieler is a slippery customer.
Kimble stalling away here and it's allowed Sieler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sieler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kimble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimble can't find room to land a body shot as Sieler controls the action.
Sieler is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kimble's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sieler.
Kimble controlling the action here for a moment.
Kimble blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sieler throws a sloppy head kick
and Kimble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sieler's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sieler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kimble presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kimble avoids a wild elbow strike from Sieler.
Kimble takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sieler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sieler digs a right hand into Kimble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kimble's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sieler.
Sieler lands with a left to the head.
Kimble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Sieler's head coaches at Elite Performance Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sieler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimble counters with a shoot takedown into half 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!
Kimble wants to take a breather but Sieler is having none of it.
Sieler scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kimble manages to mount him!
Kimble tries to control but Sieler wriggling away.
Sieler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kimble cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kimble lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sieler is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kimble trying to control but Sieler is having none of it.
John Kimble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kimble working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kimble trying to control but Sieler is having none of it.
Kimble raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Kimble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kimble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kimble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sieler.
Sieler misses with a hook
and Kimble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kimble wants to control from the top but Sieler keeps moving.
Kimble stops Sieler from standing up.
Kimble is in close to Sieler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kimble tries to free his leg and advance position but Sieler is retaining full guard.
Kimble trying to control but Sieler is working from the bottom.
Kimble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sieler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimble fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sieler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kimble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble misses the shot to the body.
Sieler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sieler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sieler checks a low kick from Kimble.
Sieler scores with a takedown into Kimble's guard.
Sieler trying to control but Kimble is working from the bottom.
Sieler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimble dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sieler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sieler just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimble fails with the takedown.
Kimble moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sieler scores with a shot to the body.
Sieler misses with a double jab.
Kimble scores with a leg kick.
Kimble blocks a head kick by Sieler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble throws the left hand but Sieler avoids the punch easily.
Kimble avoids the head kick by Sieler.
Sieler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sieler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kimble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kimble fails to land the takedown.
Ron Sieler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kimble.
Sieler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sieler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sieler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kimble napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sieler wants to take a breather but Kimble manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sieler.
Sieler trying to control but Kimble is working from the bottom.
Sieler won't allow Kimble to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sieler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimble is retaining full guard.
Sieler looking to sit in guard and control but Kimble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Sieler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sieler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Sieler!
Ron Sieler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lan Mandragoran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Munster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Mandragoran.
Munster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mandragoran, pushing him back against the cage.
Mandragoran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mandragoran up against the cage.
Mandragoran working aggressively here.
Munster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mandragoran gets through Munster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Jeff Munster has been cut.
Munster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munster wants to clinch
and Mandragoran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Munster thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mandragoran counters with a two punch combo.
Munster doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandragoran circles away.
Jeff Munster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Mandragoran misses.
Munster moves into range and clinches up with Mandragoran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Munster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munster wants to stall.
Mandragoran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munster tries to stall but Mandragoran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Munster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munster is rocked!
A body shot lands from Mandragoran.
Munster is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandragoran finish him?
Munster looks winded!
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!
Mandragoran creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Munster's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Munster drops to his knees and Mandragoran pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lan Mandragoran!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyshriek comes to the cage accompanied by Moonlight Sonata. Zack Skyshriek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Zack Skyshriek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skyshriek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick but Starner moved away.
Starner moves in looking to clinch but Skyshriek pushes him off.
Starner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Starner working the body and head with strikes.
Skyshriek tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skyshriek is working hard here to advance position.
Starner tries to score with some ground and pound. Skyshriek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Skyshriek is looking for a sweep.
Starner landing a few strikes.
Skyshriek can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starner advances to full mount.
Skyshriek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Skyshriek is not content to let Starner control the position.
Starner trying to mount his opponent but Skyshriek defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Starner there.
Skyshriek is looking to improve his position.
Skyshriek has a hand on Starner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Starner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Skyshriek is looking to get to half guard.
Starner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Skyshriek sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Starner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Starner working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skyshriek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Starner thows a huge punch but Skyshriek dodges it nicely.
Skyshriek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Starner is working away from the top position though.
Starner lands strikes from half guard.
Starner is looking to advance position but Skyshriek won't allow it.
Skyshriek wants to get back to full guard.
Starner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skyshriek defending well though.
Starner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Starner working the head and body with strikes.
Starner working Skyshriek over with strikes.
Starner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skyshriek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skyshriek works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek is looking for a triangle but Starner pushes his legs off easily.
Skyshriek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starner trying to control but Skyshriek is working from the bottom.
Skyshriek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starner.
Starner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skyshriek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starner postures up.
Starner tries to free his leg and advance position but Skyshriek is retaining full guard.
Starner trying to control the position from guard on top but Skyshriek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skyshriek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starner looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek trying to control the position.
Skyshriek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skyshriek working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skyshriek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starner is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Starner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Starner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skyshriek throws out a leg kick but Starner moves out of range and Skyshriek only half commits.
Skyshriek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Starner checks it well.
Skyshriek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skyshriek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starner. That did some damage!
Starner walks into a straight right hand from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Starner on his heels. He'll look to pass Starner's guard now, I'm sure.
Starner is looking for a triangle but Skyshriek pushes his legs off easily.
Skyshriek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skyshriek has managed to get both his arms back between Starner's legs - danger averted.
Starner keeping moving, preventing Skyshriek from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skyshriek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Skyshriek landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glen Starner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Starner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skyshriek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Starner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Starner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skyshriek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skyshriek trying to control but Starner is working from the bottom.
Skyshriek 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek pushing down on Starner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Starner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skyshriek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skyshriek has managed to get both his arms back between Starner's legs - danger averted.
Skyshriek sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starner wants to sweep here but Skyshriek controlling him for the moment.
Starner keeping moving, preventing Skyshriek from controlling successfully.
Starner wants to sweep but no luck.
Skyshriek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Starner's head.
Skyshriek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skyshriek trying to control the position from guard on top but Starner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek won't allow Starner to sweep him here.
Starner is looking for a triangle but Skyshriek pushes his legs off easily.
Starner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starner keeping moving, preventing Skyshriek from controlling successfully.
Starner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skyshriek wants to control from the top but Starner keeps moving.
Skyshriek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skyshriek has managed to get both his arms back between Starner's legs - danger averted.
Skyshriek chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek working some strikes from top position.
Starner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skyshriek defends it easily.
Skyshriek controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starner trying to keep a closed guard but Skyshriek is proving a slippery customer.
Skyshriek trying to control the position from guard on top but Starner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Starner has his foot on Skyshriek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skyshriek works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Skyshriek will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick from Skyshriek misses.
Starner throws a jab but it's blocked by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek working the head and body with strikes.
Starner tries to bench press Skyshriek off him but Skyshriek keeps the position.
Starner manages to get back to half guard.
Skyshriek works his foot free and advances to mount.
Skyshriek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skyshriek scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Skyshriek there.
Skyshriek tries to pass to full mount but Starner defends it.
Nice strikes from Skyshriek there.
Skyshriek wants to take a breather but Starner is having none of it.
Skyshriek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starner's head.
Well, if Skyshriek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skyshriek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Starner is looking to improve his position.
Skyshriek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Starner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Starner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek preventing the sweep.
Skyshriek tries to free his leg and advance position but Starner is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starner is on top in guard.
Skyshriek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Starner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starner scoring with some ground and pound.
Skyshriek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starner is pushing down on Skyshriek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skyshriek is fighting to maintain full guard but Starner has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Starner 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.
Skyshriek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skyshriek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skyshriek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skyshriek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Starner stopping the sweep attempt from Skyshriek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek trying to control the position.
Starner working some strikes from top position.
Starner tries to free his leg and advance position but Skyshriek is retaining full guard.
Skyshriek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skyshriek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skyshriek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Starner looking to sit in guard and control but Skyshriek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Skyshriek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skyshriek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zack Skyshriek!
A very excited looking Zack Skyshriek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp comes to the cage accompanied by Sister Sin - Fight Song. Wonka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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133 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Van De Kamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wonka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van De Kamp has time to react.
Wonka lands with a cross.
Wonka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van De Kamp's head backwards.
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van De Kamp moves away.
Wonka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van De Kamp moves away.
Van De Kamp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wonka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van De Kamp scrambles back to his feet.
Wonka looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Kamp is just out of range.
Wonka looks to land a right hand but Van De Kamp moved out of range.
Van De Kamp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wonka misses with an uppercut. Van De Kamp saw that one coming.
A big left from Wonka misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Willy Wonka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van De Kamp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Wonka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wonka.
Wonka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van De Kamp's head backwards.
A big left from Wonka misses.
Wonka throws a body punch but Van De Kamp moves out of range.
Van De Kamp shoots and misses
and Wonka counters by clinching up.
Wonka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van De Kamp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wonka throws a jab but it's blocked by Van De Kamp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka thuds a left hand into Van De Kamp's body.
Van De Kamp gets tackled into the cage by Wonka. Wonka maintains the clinch.
Van De Kamp gets a trip takedown into half 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 is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wonka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wonka.
Wonka wants to sweep but no luck.
Van De Kamp is posturing up here but Wonka has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Van De Kamp tries to roll out but it's too tight and Van De Kamp has to tap! Slick submission there by Wonka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy Wonka!
Willy Wonka looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I knew this belt was meant to be mine! Wonka, who you trying to call out boy! You ain't even had your fight yet and you think you deserve a shot at this belt? What the hell you think you're gonna be able to do to win it? You don't got the skill to be champion. I'll break your God damn arm off bo'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick has chosen Parkway Drive - Dark Days as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
240 lbs
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kilpatrick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Kilpatrick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kilpatrick wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
Kilpatrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tavares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tavares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpatrick is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kilpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares managing to control the position.
Kilpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tavares is trying to keep Kilpatrick in close.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Tavares blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thiago Tavares just wasn't active enough.
Kilpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Kilpatrick 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.
Tavares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Luke Kilpatrick has been cut.
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kilpatrick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Kilpatrick winds up and cracks Tavares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tavares keeping control of the position.
Tavares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kilpatrick.
Tavares wants to sweep here but Kilpatrick controlling him for the moment.
Kilpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Tavares is trying to keep Kilpatrick in close.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Kilpatrick tries to pass.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Kilpatrick controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luke Kilpatrick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tavares scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Tavares's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Tavares walks into a stiff left hand from Kilpatrick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilpatrick checks a leg kick.
Kilpatrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tavares finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilpatrick's head.
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilpatrick's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavares.
Tavares is looking to chop away at Kilpatrick's legs.
Tavares lands a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tavares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpatrick blocks a low kick nicely.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Kilpatrick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tavares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilpatrick. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Kilpatrick blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Kilpatrick misses.
Tavares tries to score with a low kick but Kilpatrick moves his leg out of the way.
Tavares cracks Kilpatrick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thiago Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares motions for Kilpatrick to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Tavares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kilpatrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tavares's guard.
Tavares controls Kilpatrick momentarily but Kilpatrick frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tavares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilpatrick manages to get himself to full guard.
Tavares tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpatrick is retaining full guard.
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 Thiago Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Kilpatrick'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.
Kilpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tavares's corner calls for a 1-2. Tavares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tavares is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kilpatrick.
Tavares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilpatrick scores with a kick to the body.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilpatrick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilpatrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Kilpatrick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a solid leg kick but Tavares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilpatrick's sensitive parts.
Tavares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilpatrick fails to land the takedown.
Thiago Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Tavares tenderised Kilpatrick's leg. Kilpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares lands a slapping body shot.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilpatrick's head backwards.
Kilpatrick avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Kilpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares is looking to slow Kilpatrick down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kilpatrick - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tavares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilpatrick.
Thiago Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tavares thumps Kilpatrick with a low kick.
Kilpatrick is breathing heavily.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilpatrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kilpatrick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilpatrick's head backwards.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Kilpatrick checks it.
Kilpatrick gets the takedown into side control.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick prevents Tavares from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick tries to score with some ground and pound. Tavares controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tavares is looking for a sweep.
Kilpatrick working the body and head with strikes.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow but Tavares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tavares tries to bench press Kilpatrick off him but Kilpatrick keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Kilpatrick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Kilpatrick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kilpatrick working the ground and pound but Tavares is defending the strikes.
Kilpatrick working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kilpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpatrick trying to control the position but Tavares is working away.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tavares to see if he's OK.
Tavares prevents Kilpatrick from improving position.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes but Tavares manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kilpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tavares remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kilpatrick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Kilpatrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilpatrick misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kilpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Kilpatrick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Kilpatrick is out of range.
Nice body kick from Kilpatrick.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Kilpatrick slips the punch.
Tavares moves out of range as Kilpatrick throws a body kick.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilpatrick swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick staying out of range there.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kilpatrick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tavares misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilpatrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Tavares sprawls well. He's pushed Kilpatrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kilpatrick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tavares circles away.
Tavares jabs Kilpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Tavares there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Kilpatrick shoots in but no luck this time.
Thiago Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Kilpatrick catches Tavares right on the button with a cross.
Luke Kilpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a low kick as Tavares jumps back.
Kilpatrick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Tavares there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
Kilpatrick throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares misses with the combination.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick but Tavares moves out of range easily.
Kilpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Tavares counters with a good low kick that Kilpatrick was not able to check.
Kilpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Tavares.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
Kilpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilpatrick checks a low kick from Tavares.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tavares, right into the meat.
Tavares slips a straight right by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Kilpatrick off balance momentarily.
Tavares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kilpatrick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Tavares tenderised Kilpatrick's leg. Kilpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares thumps Kilpatrick with a low kick.
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilpatrick takes one to the chin there.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
Tavares lands a right hook to the body.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt from Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick gets slowly back to his feet.
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tavares lands a two punch combo.
That has opened up Luke Kilpatrick's cut even more.
Tavares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tavares, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Kilpatrick!
A relieved looking Luke Kilpatrick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maubee Away (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger's entrance music is Soldier. A fine choice. Away has chosen Rude Boy Dreams 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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178 lbs
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184 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolf Ellenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maubee Away!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Away takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ellenberger is looking to land body kicks.
Adolf Ellenberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellenberger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Away takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ellenberger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Away manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Away scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ellenberger.
Ellenberger throws a front kick aimed at Away's knee but Away avoids it well.
Away throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellenberger's waist but Ellenberger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Away off to one side.
Away blocks a head kick by Ellenberger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ellenberger, right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Away.
Away scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ellenberger is defending against the submission attempts here by Away.
Away is thwarting Ellenberger's attempts to control the position.
Ellenberger wants to get back to full guard.
Away is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ellenberger is just riding it out for now. Away eventually gives up the hold.
Away is stalling here. Ellenberger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Away seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ellenberger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger working the ground and pound but Away is defending the strikes.
Away is trying to control Ellenberger's posture but Ellenberger avoids it.
Ellenberger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Away tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ellenberger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Away can't do much from the bottom here.
Away prevents Ellenberger from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Away is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Away's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Away prevents Ellenberger from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Ellenberger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ellenberger prefers to stall for the moment though.
Away is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ellenberger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Away sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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 Adolf Ellenberger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ellenberger stuffs the takedown attempt from Away. Away gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellenberger tries to score with a low kick but Away moves his leg out of the way.
Ellenberger throws a nice head kick!
Ellenberger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Away will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ellenberger.
Away misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Away misses with a body shot.
Away gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellenberger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Away's knee momentarily.
Adolf Ellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maubee Away.
Ellenberger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Away on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ellenberger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ellenberger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ellenberger throws out a leg kick but Away moves out of range and Ellenberger only half commits.
Ellenberger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Away is breathing heavily.
Away avoids the head kick by Ellenberger.
Away blocks a jab.
Ellenberger misses with a kick to the body.
Away takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Away uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellenberger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Away.
Away misses with a takedown
and Ellenberger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ellenberger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellenberger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Away takes an elbow to the temple.
Ellenberger misses with some punches.
Ellenberger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ellenberger is pressed up against the cage. Away has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ellenberger down to the mat. Ellenberger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Away walks into a stiff left hand from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Away shoots in for a double leg but Ellenberger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Away takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Away will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ellenberger lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Away has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ellenberger pushes Away away with a front kick.
Away moves out of range as Ellenberger throws a body kick.
Ellenberger loads up on a big right hand but Away slips the punch.
Away has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ellenberger.
A head kick misses from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Away's head backwards.
Ellenberger lands a glancing blow to the side of Away's head.
Away shoots in for a takedown but Ellenberger shows good takedown defense.
Away ducks right into an uppercut from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ellenberger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellenberger. Away does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellenberger misses with a hook. Away ducked under it nicely.
Away chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ellenberger can pounce on him.
Ellenberger misses with a head kick.
Ellenberger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ellenberger throws a body punch but Away moves out of range.
Adolf Ellenberger is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellenberger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Away has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellenberger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Away ducks right into an uppercut from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Ellenberger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Away has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Away.
That kick from Ellenberger tenderised Away's leg. Away is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ellenberger lands a leg kick that knocks Away off balance momentarily.
Away checks a low kick from Ellenberger.
Away fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellenberger avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellenberger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ellenberger lands a big head kick that sends Away tumbling to the mat! Ellenberger takes a step backwards and waves Away back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Away is rocked!
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!
Nice sprawl there from Ellenberger as Away shoots in.
Ellenberger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger moves out of range as Away strikes.
Away shoots in for a takedown but Ellenberger shows good takedown defense.
Adolf Ellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maubee Away.
Away takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellenberger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Away sprawling to the canvas! Away rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ellenberger finish him?!
Away is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellenberger finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ellenberger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Away is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Ellenberger Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Away is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adolf Ellenberger!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adolf Ellenberger waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm's entrance music is David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here. A fine choice. 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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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm slips a jab from Shields.
Shields misses the body punch
and Grimm counters with a nice leg kick.
Shields misses with a straight right.
Shields throws a low kick but Grimm avoids it.
Shields pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Shields 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.
Grimm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shields misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimm counters with a good low kick that Shields was not able to check.
Grimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
That kick from Grimm tenderised Shields's leg. Shields is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shields takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimm moves into the clinch.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimm controls his hands.
Shields can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimm has him pressed against the cage.
Grimm lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimm.
Shields tries a body shot but Grimm blocks it.
Shields blocks an elbow strike from Grimm.
Shields on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shields goes for a takedown attempt but Grimm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grimm.
Shields misses with a straight right.
Danga de danga de dang - Grimm scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a hook.
A big left from Shields misses.
Shields throws a big shot that misses.
Grimm slips a jab from Shields.
Grimm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shields thows a body shot but no joy.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shields circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimm lands with a shot to the body.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimm is just out of range.
Grimm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a series of strikes that have Shields backpedaling.
Grimm motions for Shields to come forward. Grimm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grimm keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Grimm wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Grimm is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Shields is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shields trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Shields was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shields swings for the body but Grimm moves out of range.
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 Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shields misses with a shot to the body
and Grimm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shields scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shields jabs Grimm right on the nose. Grimm blinks but takes it well.
Grimm moves away from the strike by Shields.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Auguste Grimm is winning the standup battle so far.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shields scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimm in his tracks.
Shields dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimm is looking to clinch.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
Grimm scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm throws a nice head kick!
Grimm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grimm has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Grimm.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Shields avoiding damage as Grimm throws knees to the body.
Grimm tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Shields is trying to force a seperation but Grimm has the dominant position.
Shields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimm to keep the fight standing.
Grimm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grimm tries to land a knee to the head but Shields blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimm gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Grimm cracks Shields with a nice body shot.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Grimm is controlling him.
Grimm struggles to land a body shot inside as Shields controls his hands.
Grimm lands a nice uppercut.
Grimm missing with knees to the body.
Grimm prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grimm unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimm lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shields walks into a left hand.
Grimm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shields is able to avoid easily.
Grimm works over Shields's head and body with a nice combination.
Grimm scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimm stuns Shields with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shields throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm slips a jab from Shields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a hook but Grimm avoids it easily.
Shields shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields is looking to stall here but Grimm recovers full guard.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grimm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shields defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auguste Grimm dominated that second round.
That's time! Grimm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Grimm.
Shields keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimm.
Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Grimm is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shields lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimm at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm.
Grimm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grimm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm throws a hook but Shields avoids it easily.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimm sprawls well. Grimm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Nick Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shields scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Grimm lands.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shields scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Auguste Grimm has been cut.
Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shields.
Shields gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grimm. That's going to slow Shields down.
Grimm throws a lazy head kick
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shields passes into half guard.
Grimm is not content to let Shields control the position.
Grimm is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grimm regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shields.
Shields wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving.
Grimm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shields is aware though and is defending well.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shields passes into half guard.
Shields wants to take a breather but Grimm is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shields looking to finish Grimm with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grimm!
Shields lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields throwing strikes but Grimm bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Shields has an active guard here but Grimm has managed to pass into half guard.
Shields tries to roll over but Grimm keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shields really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Auguste Grimm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shields looks to throw the jab but Grimm is out of range.
Grimm tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grimm throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shields counter with a right hand.
Shields misses with a leg kick
and Grimm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shields avoiding damage as Grimm throws knees to the body.
Grimm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields blocks an uppercut.
Grimm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimm.
Grimm scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimm.
Shields's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grimm scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
Shields blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Grimm on the inside.
Grimm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Grimm lands a body shot.
Shields tries to pull guard but Grimm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grimm throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm digs a right hand into Shields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shields's gas tank.
Grimm lands an uppercut.
Grimm missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shields jumps guard but Grimm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Auguste Grimm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shields is looking to take this one to the mat.
Auguste Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Shields.
Shields is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grimm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shields takes a swing at Grimm's ribcage but misses.
Grimm lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shields blocks a jab.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimm throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Shields swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grimm counters by moving into the clinch.
Shields working aggressively here.
Shields swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimm tries to work over Shields's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shields has Grimm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grimm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields breaks the clinch.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Grimm tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm slips a jab from Shields.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields misses the body punch
and Grimm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shields's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auguste Grimm had his way with Nick Shields in that round.
The cut man is working on Auguste Grimm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shields thows a leg kick but Grimm checks it
and Grimm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grimm avoids it really well and circles away.
Shields throws a lazy right hand but Grimm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shields is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm.
Shields takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grimm stuffs the takedown.
Shields throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grimm.
Shields takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm pushes off an throws an elbow but Shields leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shields's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grimm unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shields lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimm prevents Shields from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shields's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimm obliges.
Shields is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Grimm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
A short right from Grimm on the inside.
Grimm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grimm is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nick Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shields takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grimm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shields is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grimm rather than just go for the knockout.
Shields feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimm wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nick Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Grimm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Auguste Grimm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields throws an elbow that misses. Grimm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shields's guard. Nice move by Grimm!
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimm is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Grimm is proving a slippery customer.
Grimm slips nicely into half guard.
Grimm wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Grimm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Auguste Grimm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grimm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auguste Grimm!
Auguste Grimm retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Auguste Grimm rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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26
183 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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171 lbs
27 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bessmertin moves into the clinch.
Rutten turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rutten manages to end up in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bessmertin keeps working.
Bessmertin is looking for a sweep.
Rutten trying to control the position but Bessmertin is working away.
Bessmertin wants to control but Rutten postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rutten.
Rutten tries to move to mount but Bessmertin blocks the move with his legs.
Bessmertin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rutten off and has taken his back!
Bessmertin has the hooks in. Rutten is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rutten is taking damage to the body and head.
You can see the frustration on Rutten's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Will Bessmertin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rutten has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rutten is really stuck here.
Bessmertin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rutten looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bessmertin.
Rutten trying to control the position but Bessmertin manages to sink in the hooks.
Bessmertin wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy.
Bessmertin lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Will Bessmertin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bessmertin is hanging on to Rutten's back as he tries to escape.
Bessmertin lands shots from the back.
Rutten is in bad spot here.
Bessmertin gets his hands free as Rutten looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten wants to escape the position.
Bessmertin throwing sloppy strikes.
You can see the frustration on Rutten's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten covering up well under a barage of strikes.
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be Rutten right now.
Bessmertin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bessmertin is riding his opponent, not letting Rutten buck him off.
Bessmertin lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rutten hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin is not going to allow Rutten to sit and survive in this position.
Rutten is trying to remain composed but Bessmertin is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bessmertin doesn't have the hooks in and Rutten manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bessmertin wants to sweep but no luck.
Bessmertin pulls Rutten in close to his closed guard and prevents Rutten from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bessmertin looking to control but Rutten passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bessmertin is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Bessmertin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Bessmertin is predictable there
and Rutten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bessmertin fails with a takedown attempt.
Bessmertin lands a nice hook to Rutten's body. Rutten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bessmertin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Bessmertin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Rutten.
Bessmertin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Bessmertin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Bessmertin slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Bessmertin saw it coming and moves away.
Bessmertin moves out of range of the body kick.
Bessmertin throws a low kick but Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten swings for the body but Bessmertin moves out of range.
Bessmertin digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.
Rutten lands a leg kick that knocks Bessmertin off balance momentarily.
Rutten throws a hook but Bessmertin avoids it easily.
Rutten lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rutten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bessmertin tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body kick there by Rutten.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Bessmertin moves out of range of the body kick.
Bessmertin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Bessmertin moves forwards but Rutten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutten wants to land a leg kick but Bessmertin is out of range.
Bessmertin misses with a straight left.
Rutten misses with a leg kick
and Bessmertin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bessmertin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessmertin throws a strike but Rutten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten 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.
Bessmertin is pulling down on Rutten's head. It's preventing any offense from Rutten, at least for the moment.
Bessmertin keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessmertin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bessmertin is adopting a defensive guard.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Bessmertin keeps moving.
Rutten sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Taz Rutten wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bessmertin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutten throws a body punch but Bessmertin moves out of range.
Taz Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bessmertin checks a leg kick.
Bessmertin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutten throws a shot to the body.
Rutten tries a low kick but Bessmertin avoids it.
Bessmertin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Bessmertin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bessmertin showed some decent athleticism there.
Rutten keeping hold of Bessmertin's head, controlling as best he can.
Bessmertin is thwarting Rutten's attempts to control the position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taz Rutten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bessmertin.
Bessmertin swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Bessmertin is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Bessmertin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bessmertin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutten.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bessmertin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rutten was covering up waiting for the punch and Bessmertin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Bessmertin from controlling successfully.
Rutten trying to control the position here.
Rutten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bessmertin looking to pass the guard.
Rutten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bessmertin defends well.
Rutten trying to keep a closed guard but Bessmertin is proving a slippery customer.
Bessmertin is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bessmertin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bessmertin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bessmertin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artem Bessmertin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bessmertin works over Rutten with some ground and pound from guard.
Rutten trying to control the position.
Bessmertin scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bessmertin is now in half guard.
Rutten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bessmertin.
Rutten is looking to improve his position.
Bessmertin slips a nice elbow through Rutten's hands, connecting with Rutten's forehead.
Rutten holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rutten is not content to let Bessmertin control the position.
Bessmertin slips a nice elbow through Rutten's hands, connecting with Rutten's forehead.
Rutten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bessmertin is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bessmertin in particular looking to stall.
Rutten trying to control but Bessmertin postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rutten manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten has Bessmertin pulled in close to control his posture.
Bessmertin landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bessmertin throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Bessmertin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bessmertin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Bessmertin!
A very excited looking Artem Bessmertin 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hall & Oates - Out of Touch. 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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184 lbs
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175 lbs
32 - 15 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov needs to keep his hands up - Rutger had a free shot at his head there.
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fedotov throws a leg kick but Rutger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutger looks to land a left hand but Fedotov moved out of range nicely.
Rutger moves out of range as Fedotov throws a body kick.
Fedotov scores with a shot to the body.
Rutger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rutger throws a series of punches but Fedotov avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Rutger misses with a leg kick
and Fedotov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Fedotov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Fedotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedotov is pressed up against the cage. Rutger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fedotov down to the mat. Fedotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rutger blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov lands with a nice body punch.
Fedotov pushes Rutger up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Rutger.
A short left from Fedotov.
Rutger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedotov.
Fedotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedotov lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger is trying to force a seperation but Fedotov has the dominant position.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rutger.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses.
Rutger lands a nice uppercut.
Rutger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedotov throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Rutger gets tackled into the cage by Fedotov. Fedotov maintains the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rutger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russ Rutger.
A head punch on the inside from Fedotov fails to land.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fedotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger lands an uppercut.
Rutger pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fedotov wants to get up but he can't break Rutger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fedotov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutger controls Fedotov momentarily but Fedotov frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Fedotov tries to pass.
Rutger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fedotov is aware though and is defending well.
Fedotov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rutger trying to keep a closed guard but Fedotov is proving a slippery customer.
Fedotov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rutger tries to score with a low kick but Fedotov moves his leg out of the way.
Fedotov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fedotov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fedotov walks into a stiff left hand from Rutger.
Fedotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutger slips under a jab from Fedotov.
A big left from Rutger misses.
Rutger blocks a jab.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to clinch up.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedotov defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
Rutger slips a jab from Fedotov.
Rutger throws a body kick that misses
and Fedotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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 Vladik Fedotov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rutger lands a front kick.
Rutger throws the left hand but Fedotov avoids the punch easily.
Fedotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fedotov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Rutger.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedotov throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger stalks Fedotov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fedotov's face. Fedotov staggers backwards, shaken.
Fedotov closes the distance and pushes Rutger back into the cage.
Rutger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutger manages to break the clinch.
Fedotov lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov pushes Rutger away with a front kick.
Vladik Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Rutger misses.
Rutger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russ Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger ducks right into an uppercut from Fedotov.
Rutger cracks the inside of Fedotov's front leg.
Fedotov throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Fedotov tries to clinch there but Rutger circles away.
Fedotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Rutger is having none of it.
Rutger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fedotov is out of range and Rutger settles back down.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutger. That's going to slow Fedotov down.
A left lands for Rutger.
Fedotov takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Fedotov avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Russ Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutger throws a leg kick
and Fedotov counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutger struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutger.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fedotov is defending well.
Fedotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fedotov takes a shot to the head.
Rutger lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Rutger tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutger avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedotov.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedotov lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedotov.
Rutger is trying to break free.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Rutger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fedotov prevents it.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russ Rutger.
Rutger breaks the clinch.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Rutger pushes him off.
Rutger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rutger throwing strikes from guard but Fedotov blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rutger stands up over Fedotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rutger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutger stopping the sweep attempt from Fedotov.
Rutger throwing strikes but missing.
Rutger is pushing down on Fedotov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fedotov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rutger has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rutger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fedotov is just riding it out for now. Rutger eventually gives up the hold.
Rutger with the ground and pound but Fedotov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Rutger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedotov misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Fedotov. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Fedotov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger looks to land a right hand but Fedotov moved out of range.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rutger stalling away here and it's allowed Fedotov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutger preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fedotov trying to control the position.
Fedotov pulls Rutger in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fedotov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger looking to sit in guard and control but Fedotov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fedotov stands and steps away. Rutger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rutger lands a jab to the head.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger throws a chopping leg kick but Fedotov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedotov moves away.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Fedotov as Rutger shoots in.
Rutger walks into a stiff left hand from Fedotov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with a straight left.
Fedotov throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
Rutger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov avoids it really well and circles away.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedotov is fending him off so far but Rutger persists. Nope, Fedotov circles away and we're back to standing.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russ Rutger.
Fedotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutger looks to land a left hand but Fedotov moved out of range nicely.
Fedotov takes one on the button.
Fedotov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fedotov closes the distance but Rutger moves to the side
and Rutger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger is in close to Fedotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutger trying to control but Fedotov is working from the bottom.
Rutger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fedotov's head.
Rutger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutger throws a big elbow that misses.
Rutger is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedotov has wrist control.
Rutger wants to pass the guard but Fedotov is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
My spies in Gangsterdamage inform me that Rutger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rutger throws a strike but Fedotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rutger looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutger, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Rutger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rutger 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 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Rutger!
A very excited looking Russ Rutger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dunowevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunowevil comes to the cage accompanied by If You're Gonna Be Dumb You Gotta Be Tough. Ivey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Friday. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Dunowevil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Ivey!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunowevil scores with a head kick.
Dunowevil lands with a slapping head kick.
Ivey throws a head kick that Dunowevil semi-blocks.
It looks like Roger Dunowevil has been cut.
Ivey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunowevil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ivey's coach down at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ivey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dunowevil misses with a body punch
so Ivey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dunowevil wants to stand and escape but Ivey is having none of it.
Dunowevil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivey's guard.
Ivey is adopting a defensive guard.
Ivey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivey striking off his back but it's not causing Dunowevil any problems.
Dunowevil looking to pass the guard.
Dunowevil stopping the sweep attempt from Ivey.
Ivey wants to stand and escape but Dunowevil is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunowevil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunowevil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunowevil trying to control but Ivey is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Ivey.
Nice takedown defense from Ivey. No joy for Dunowevil on that attempt.
Ivey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunowevil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunowevil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivey misses with a straight left.
Dunowevil thumps Ivey with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunowevil throws a hook to the side of Ivey's head but Ivey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil lands with a shot to the body.
Dunowevil misses the shot to the body.
Ivey lands a big head kick that sends Dunowevil tumbling to the mat! Ivey takes a step backwards and waves Dunowevil back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dunowevil is rocked!
Dunowevil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Dunowevil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A leg kick checked by Ivey.
Dunowevil throws a right and a left that Ivey avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Dunowevil misses
and Ivey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dunowevil won't be happy with that.
Dunowevil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dunowevil regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ivey's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ivey misses with a head shot. Dunowevil uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dunowevil seems to have got his legs back now.
Ivey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivey wants to control from the top but Dunowevil keeps moving.
Ivey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunowevil wants to control the position but Ivey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dunowevil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dunowevil!
Ivey with shots to the head and body - Dunowevil looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil is looking to get to half guard.
Dunowevil is working hard here to advance position.
Ivey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dunowevil's face.
Ivey throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivey raining down shots from the mount!
Ivey loads up with a big shot that hurts Dunowevil! He's pulled Ivey in close but Ivey has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dunowevil survive? More strikes from Ivey and Dunowevil is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Ivey!
A very excited looking Phil Ivey 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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