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Youth Showcase - 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Macfarlane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Macfarlane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Miller!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macfarlane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macfarlane's defenses.
It looks like Stephen Macfarlane has been cut.
Macfarlane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macfarlane fails to land the takedown.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Macfarlane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macfarlane fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Macfarlane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller dives in and grabs Macfarlane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macfarlane pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Macfarlane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller dives in and grabs Macfarlane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macfarlane pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Macfarlane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Macfarlane wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Macfarlane sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macfarlane.
Macfarlane is breathing heavily.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Macfarlane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Macfarlane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macfarlane, pushing him back against the cage.
Macfarlane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Macfarlane is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller pulls Macfarlane into guard.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Macfarlane from controlling successfully.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Macfarlane trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Macfarlane!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macfarlane tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Miller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller punching from mount but Macfarlane doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miller is working for a guillotine from mount but Macfarlane frees his head quite easily.
Miller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller tries to control but Macfarlane wriggling away.
Miller controlling from mount.
Miller wants to control the pace but Macfarlane is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Macfarlane because Miller loaded up on that one.
Macfarlane is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Macfarlane tries to control the position but Miller now has his back.
Miller looking for the choke from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Macfarlane defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Macfarlane is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Macfarlane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Macfarlane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Macfarlane shoots in.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Macfarlane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Macfarlane stuffs the takedown.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Macfarlane is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Macfarlane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macfarlane walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stephen Macfarlane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Miller.
Macfarlane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Macfarlane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macfarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macfarlane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Macfarlane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macfarlane's waist but Macfarlane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Macfarlane pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Macfarlane stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macfarlane is defended easily by Miller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macfarlane shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macfarlane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Colin Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Macfarlane is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Macfarlane uses from the top position.
Macfarlane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.
Miller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miller managing to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing Macfarlane from standing up.
Macfarlane throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macfarlane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller stands up out of the half guard.
Macfarlane tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macfarlane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephen Macfarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Macfarlane has a takedown stuffed.
Miller goes for a double leg but Macfarlane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Macfarlane continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen Macfarlane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macfarlane but Macfarlane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macfarlane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macfarlane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Macfarlane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macfarlane tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macfarlane to the ground. Macfarlane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macfarlane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Macfarlane tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macfarlane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephen Macfarlane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Miller.
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macfarlane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Macfarlane fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Macfarlane wants to clinch
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Macfarlane dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Macfarlane backwards.
Miller decides to pull guard.
Macfarlane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Macfarlane has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller cracks Macfarlane with a nice body shot.
Macfarlane is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller gets control of Macfarlane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Macfarlane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Miller controlling the position.
Miller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Macfarlane!
Miller controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfarlane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macfarlane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miller is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macfarlane to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macfarlane shrugs it off.
Macfarlane avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing strikes here but Macfarlane is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stephen Macfarlane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Macfarlane avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macfarlane tries to buck Miller off but Miller takes his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Miller just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Colin Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Colin Miller!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Colin Miller!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Colin Miller!
Colin Miller wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Colin Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy McCole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Pietrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Pietrov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andy McCole's chin.
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy McCole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Pietrov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrov tries to clinch
and McCole counters with a left and a right that stings Pietrov.
Pietrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pietrov gets caught napping as McCole dives in and scores a takedown. Pietrov manages to retain guard.
McCole content to stall in guard here.
Pietrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy McCole wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McCole circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCole counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietrov throws a sloppy head kick and McCole moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCole shoots in for a takedown but Pietrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pietrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pietrov wants to clinch.
Pietrov closes the distance and clinches.
Pietrov breaks from the clinch.
Pietrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pietrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pietrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pietrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pietrov tries to clinch up.
Pietrov misses with a wild body shot.
Pietrov tries to clinch but McCole is having none of it.
Pietrov closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCole counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pietrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy McCole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pietrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCole decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCole prevents Pietrov from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCole maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pietrov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but McCole has cracked it and Pietrov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by McCole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy McCole!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Mcmarlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen Tsunami as his entrance music. Micky Mcmarlow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Mcmarlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Pierre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mcmarlow swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
Mcmarlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St Pierre's waist but St Pierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcmarlow off to one side.
St Pierre dives in and grabs Mcmarlow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcmarlow pushes down on St Pierre's head and hops out.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Pierre.
St Pierre is looking to slow Mcmarlow down with leg kicks.
Mcmarlow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mcmarlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcmarlow cracks St Pierre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
St Pierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcmarlow.
Mcmarlow avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcmarlow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre is looking to clinch but Mcmarlow is avoiding it.
St Pierre moves in looking to clinch but Mcmarlow pushes him off.
St Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Pierre drives through and clinches with Mcmarlow against the cage.
Mcmarlow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmarlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Pierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcmarlow blocks it with crossed arms.
St Pierre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcmarlow is keeping busy.
Mcmarlow wants to break free but St Pierre has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcmarlow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Pierre throws an elbow but misses.
Mcmarlow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcmarlow prevents a body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Pierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Pierre is looking to control Mcmarlow's arms but Mcmarlow gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Pierre has his back to the cage.
St Pierre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcmarlow is defending well for now.
Mcmarlow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcmarlow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcmarlow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcmarlow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
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!
St Pierre looking for a triangle here. Mcmarlow is fighting it but it looks tight! St Pierre pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mcmarlow is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jonathan St Pierre!
Jonathan St Pierre tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Thullstrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Maskrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Maskrey 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Thullstrup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Maskrey!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maskrey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maskrey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maskrey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maskrey is staying tight to Thullstrup's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Thullstrup manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maskrey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thullstrup might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thullstrup has his hands clasped together around Maskrey's back. He's all about the action.
Thullstrup wants to get back to his feet.
Thullstrup trying to control from the bottom.
Maskrey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thullstrup has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Maskrey is on him like a limpet, forcing Thullstrup back against the cage.
Maskrey goes for a takedown attempt but Thullstrup pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thullstrup fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maskrey to the ground. Thullstrup is now in Maskrey's guard.
Thullstrup wants to control from the top but Maskrey keeps moving.
Thullstrup scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thullstrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Maskrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thullstrup lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maskrey seems keen to control Thullstrup's posture.
Maskrey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thullstrup is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thullstrup looking to pass the guard.
Thullstrup is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maskrey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maskrey has escaped and now he's on top!
Thullstrup is trying to control the position but Maskrey postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thullstrup is working an open guard so Maskrey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskrey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thullstrup is trying to defend but Maskrey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maskrey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thullstrup's head.
Thullstrup wants to control but Maskrey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maskrey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thullstrup defending well though.
Thullstrup keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thullstrup works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thullstrup is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thullstrup trying to control the position here.
Maskrey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thullstrup is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thullstrup is trying to hold Maskrey in close to prevent damage but Maskrey has managed to pass into half guard.
Maskrey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maskrey prevents Thullstrup from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Maskrey seems content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thullstrup is trying to stand up here but Maskrey is controlling him well.
Thullstrup wants to get back to full guard but Maskrey has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathan Maskrey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maskrey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maskrey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maskrey clinches.
Maskrey is working for takedown but Thullstrup is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thullstrup tries for a takedown but Maskrey manages to get underhooks.
Thullstrup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniel Thullstrup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maskrey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maskrey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maskrey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thullstrup is looking to regain half guard here but Maskrey keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maskrey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thullstrup to his feet.
Maskrey works Thullstrup's body with a nice hook.
Thullstrup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maskrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thullstrup moves away.
Thullstrup displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maskrey.
Daniel Thullstrup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Maskrey.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maskrey enables Thullstrup to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maskrey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thullstrup wants to pass the guard but Maskrey is keeping the position.
Thullstrup looking to sit in guard and control but Maskrey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maskrey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maskrey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maskrey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskrey landing some decent shots from guard.
Maskrey passes into half guard.
Nathan Maskrey has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maskrey connects with a nice short shot to Thullstrup's temple.
Maskrey seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thullstrup is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nathan Maskrey!
A pretty intense looking Nathan Maskrey took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mate Kurtisevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mate Kurtisevic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mate Kurtisevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Kurtisevic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Stewart.
A short right from Kurtisevic on the inside.
Stewart pulls guard.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurtisevic.
Stewart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurtisevic throwing strikes from guard but Stewart blocks nicely.
Kurtisevic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtisevic throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Kurtisevic from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stewart can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtisevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurtisevic.
Kurtisevic looking to sit in guard and control but Stewart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stewart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtisevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtisevic is working an open guard so Stewart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurtisevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurtisevic tries to clinch up but Stewart circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurtisevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurtisevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stewart.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stewart as Kurtisevic tries to tie him up.
Stewart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stewart letting Kurtisevic take a breather here.
Our sources have told us that Kurtisevic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kurtisevic lands a body punch.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtisevic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stewart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurtisevic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stewart avoiding damage as Kurtisevic throws knees to the body.
Stewart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtisevic.
Kurtisevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtisevic.
Kurtisevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurtisevic keeps Stewart at a distance using the push kick.
Stewart clinches.
Stewart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurtisevic has Stewart pressed against the cage, preventing Stewart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurtisevic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stewart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kurtisevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Stewart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stewart tries to score a body lock takedown but Kurtisevic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kurtisevic trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Stewart.
Kurtisevic throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kurtisevic.
Kurtisevic trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kurtisevic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Stewart is trying to force a seperation but Kurtisevic has the dominant position.
Kurtisevic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kurtisevic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stewart avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtisevic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Stewart will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurtisevic up against the cage.
Kurtisevic working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stewart as Kurtisevic tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurtisevic lands an elbow inside.
Kurtisevic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurtisevic throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Mate Kurtisevic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stewart closes the distance and pushes Kurtisevic back into the cage.
Stewart breaks the clinch.
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Kurtisevic lands a left hand.
Kurtisevic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kurtisevic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stewart misses with an elbow over the top.
Stewart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stewart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stewart avoiding damage as Kurtisevic throws knees to the body.
Stewart tries to pull guard but Kurtisevic won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stewart.
Kurtisevic lands a knee to the head.
Kurtisevic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kurtisevic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Kurtisevic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kurtisevic throws an elbow but misses.
Stewart is trying to push Kurtisevic away but Kurtisevic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtisevic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kurtisevic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stewart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Kurtisevic does no damage.
Kurtisevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurtisevic wants to clinch up but Stewart keeps it at a distance.
Kurtisevic moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Kurtisevic moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Stewart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurtisevic circles away quickly and effectively.
Stewart gets a clinch.
Stewart has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kurtisevic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurtisevic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mate Kurtisevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Stewart.
Stewart tries to circle away but Kurtisevic has him pinned against the cage.
Kurtisevic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kurtisevic lands an elbow just above Stewart 's eye.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurtisevic missing with knees to the body.
Kurtisevic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurtisevic tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart blocks with his arms.
Kurtisevic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Kurtisevic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurtisevic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stewart.
Stewart tries to circle away but Kurtisevic has him pinned against the cage.
Stewart pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurtisevic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurtisevic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kurtisevic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stewart.
Stewart working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtisevic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kurtisevic scores with a knee to the head.
Stewart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kurtisevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurtisevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Kurtisevic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stewart managing to block the knees to the body from Kurtisevic.
Stewart looking to slow down the pace here.
Kurtisevic has Stewart pressed against the cage, preventing Stewart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurtisevic throws a head punch that misses.
Kurtisevic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stewart avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kurtisevic stalling in the clinch but Stewart improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is trying to push Kurtisevic away but Kurtisevic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kurtisevic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurtisevic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Kurtisevic tries to land knees in the clinch but Stewart avoids the damage to the body.
Stewart misses with an elbow over the top.
Stewart is trying to force a seperation but Kurtisevic has the dominant position.
Stewart avoids a wild elbow strike from Kurtisevic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurtisevic wants to clinch.
Mate Kurtisevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurtisevic tries to clinch up but Stewart circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtisevic.
Mate Kurtisevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart closes the distance and clinches up with Kurtisevic, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes Kurtisevic against the cage but Kurtisevic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Kurtisevic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stewart closes the distance and clinches.
Stewart is trying to pull guard but Kurtisevic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kurtisevic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kurtisevic tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Stewart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kurtisevic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mate Kurtisevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Stewart.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kurtisevic throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kurtisevic.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kurtisevic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stewart taking a breather.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurtisevic is leaning against Stewart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stewart goes for a takedown attempt but Kurtisevic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stewart keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurtisevic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kurtisevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stewart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kurtisevic tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtisevic.
Kurtisevic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurtisevic gets tackled into the cage by Stewart. Stewart maintains the clinch.
Kurtisevic lands a knee to the body.
Kurtisevic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kurtisevic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stewart being controlled against the cage.
Stewart dodges an elbow strike from Kurtisevic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurtisevic wants to stall.
Kurtisevic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kurtisevic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stewart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurtisevic is trying to maintain a safe position but Stewart gets an underhook and turns Kurtisevic into the cage.
Kurtisevic trying to land knees to the body.
Kurtisevic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurtisevic has Stewart pressed against the cage, preventing Stewart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurtisevic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stewart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kurtisevic is trying to stall.
Kurtisevic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart jumps guard but Kurtisevic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kurtisevic has Stewart pressed against the cage, preventing Stewart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurtisevic lands a nice elbow.
Stewart avoids the elbow strike from Kurtisevic, against the cage.
Stewart wants a takedown.
Kurtisevic lands a damaging elbow.
Kurtisevic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stewart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stewart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stewart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kurtisevic after a bit of a struggle.
Kurtisevic lands an elbow just above Stewart 's eye.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has had enough of the clinch but Kurtisevic keeps him there for the moment.
Kurtisevic is trying to stall.
Kurtisevic prevents Stewart from breaking the clinch.
Kurtisevic stalling in the clinch but Stewart improves position.
Mate Kurtisevic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurtisevic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurtisevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stewart.
Kurtisevic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stewart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stewart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Kurtisevic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurtisevic looking to slow down the pace here.
Kurtisevic tries to land knees in the clinch but Stewart avoids the damage to the body.
James Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurtisevic lands a nice knee to the body.
Kurtisevic throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mate Kurtisevic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kurtisevic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Mate Kurtisevic!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mate Kurtisevic!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Mate Kurtisevic!
Mate Kurtisevic wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santa Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jenen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santa Claus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Jenen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claus dodges the punch combination from Jenen.
Claus feints and as Jenen raises his hands in defense, Claus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jenen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Claus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jenen looking for a guillotine here but Claus defends easily.
Jenen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claus wants to get up but he can't break Jenen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Claus stays in close to Jenen's body and controls the position.
Jenen trying to control the position.
Claus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenen is keeping the position for now.
Claus 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.
Claus forces his way into half guard.
Claus is looking for a kimura but Jenen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claus to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claus is trying to control. Jenen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claus seems to be looking for submissions.
Claus wants to free his trapped foot but Jenen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claus wants to free his trapped foot but Jenen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claus is working for a kimura but Jenen is defending it quite comfortably.
Jenen is looking to improve his position.
Claus 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenen manages to get to full guard.
Claus wants to control from the top but Jenen keeps moving.
Claus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Claus drops back looking for a leg! Jenen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenen manages to kick Claus off! Claus jumps back into Jenen's guard.
Claus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jenen tries to control but Claus wriggling away.
Claus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Claus is working hard here to advance position.
Claus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jenen prevents Claus from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Claus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santa Claus dominated that round.
That's time! Claus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenen gets caught napping as Claus dives in and scores a takedown. Jenen manages to retain guard.
Jenen keeping moving, preventing Claus from controlling successfully.
Claus stopping the sweep attempt from Jenen.
Jenen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claus defends it easily.
Jenen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jenen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santa Claus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Claus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenen working for a triangle but Claus defends it easily.
Claus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jenen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jenen won't allow Claus to pass to mount.
Jenen is defending against the submission attempts here by Claus.
Claus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jenen is just riding it out for now. Claus eventually gives up the hold.
Claus seems to be working for a kimura but Jenen defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claus is looking for a kimura but Jenen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claus to get the leverage.
Jenen wants to control but Claus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claus wants to work for an arm triangle but Jenen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Claus passes to full mount!
Claus looking for a guillotine from mount but Jenen is having none of it.
Claus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenen tries to hold on but Claus pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claus looking for a guillotine from mount but Jenen is having none of it.
Jenen has given up his back.
Jenen just trying to survive but Claus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jenen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jenen rolls, trying to escape but Claus keeps control of the position.
Claus doesn't have the hooks in and Jenen manages to turn into his 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!
Claus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenen trying to control but Claus is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claus is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jenen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Claus's body to avoid the submission. Claus has instead reached around Jenen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Claus arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Santa Claus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mackintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JG Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CALL J.G. WENTWORTH kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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168 lbs
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162 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Mackintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, JG Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackintosh misses with a jab to the body
and Wentworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mackintosh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wentworth throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Mackintosh - just one landing.
Mackintosh lands with an overhand left.
Wentworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mackintosh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mackintosh stalks Wentworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wentworth's face. Wentworth staggers backwards, shaken.
Mackintosh moves to clinch but Wentworth breaks away
and Wentworth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mackintosh tries to clinch but Wentworth moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackintosh clinches up against the cage.
Wentworth is trying to trip Mackintosh. He has hold of a leg but Mackintosh is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wentworth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wentworth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mackintosh pulls Wentworth in close to prevent any damage.
Wentworth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mackintosh is proving hard to escape from.
Mackintosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wentworth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wentworth tries to stand but Mackintosh is controlling from the bottom.
Mackintosh controls Wentworth momentarily but Wentworth frees himself.
Mackintosh wants to sweep but no luck.
Mackintosh is trying to keep Wentworth in close.
Mackintosh wants to get back to his feet but Wentworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wentworth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mackintosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Wentworth.
Mackintosh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mackintosh misses with a head kick.
Wentworth lands a nice hook to Mackintosh's body. Mackintosh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Wentworth.
Mackintosh throws a nice looking combination but Wentworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mackintosh tries to keep at a distance but Wentworth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mackintosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth pulls Mackintosh into guard.
Wentworth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mackintosh is controlling him.
Wentworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Wentworth, not yet.
Mackintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wentworth is keeping the position for now.
Mackintosh pushes down on Wentworth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wentworth is refusing to be controlled, as Mackintosh sits in half guard.
Wentworth trying to control from the bottom.
Mackintosh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wentworth tries to get to full guard but Mackintosh has control of the leg.
Mackintosh is keen to just control but Wentworth is a slippery customer.
Mackintosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wentworth makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh shoots and misses
and Wentworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Mackintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackintosh has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentworth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mackintosh uses from the top position.
Wentworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Mackintosh drops back looking for a leg! Wentworth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wentworth manages to kick Mackintosh off! Mackintosh jumps back into Wentworth's guard.
Wentworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mackintosh is one step ahead there.
Mackintosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wentworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackintosh drops back looking for a leg! Wentworth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wentworth manages to kick Mackintosh off! Mackintosh jumps back into Wentworth's guard.
Wentworth wants to stand and escape but Mackintosh is having none of it.
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 Paul Mackintosh 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.
Wentworth lands a slapping body shot.
Wentworth feints a jab promting Mackintosh to slip. Wentworth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mackintosh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mackintosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wentworth moves away.
Paul Mackintosh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mackintosh is looking to clinch.
Mackintosh tried to score with a low kick but Wentworth checks it.
Wentworth misses with a hook
and Mackintosh counters with a low kick, right behind Wentworth 's knee.
Paul Mackintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackintosh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mackintosh misses with the combination.
Wentworth shoots in and gets a takedown into Mackintosh's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth gets to his feet. Mackintosh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mackintosh tries to close the distance and clinch but Wentworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mackintosh pushes Wentworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Wentworth is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mackintosh can't fight it off and eventually Wentworth manages to take the fight to the floor. Mackintosh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mackintosh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mackintosh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wentworth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mackintosh is proving hard to escape from.
Wentworth is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
JG Wentworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wentworth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth avoids the body shot from Mackintosh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mackintosh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mackintosh.
A jab from Mackintosh finds it's way through Wentworth's defenses.
Mackintosh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mackintosh throws a leg kick which misses Wentworth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wentworth tries to avoid it.
Mackintosh misses with a leg kick.
Wentworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Mackintosh's head.
Mackintosh tries to score with a low kick but Wentworth moves his leg out of the way.
Mackintosh tries to clinch up but Wentworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Mackintosh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wentworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh shoots and misses
and Wentworth counters with a left to the body.
Wentworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul Mackintosh is winning the standup battle so far.
Mackintosh feints and then cracks Wentworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wentworth down.
Mackintosh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wentworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Wentworth. No joy for Mackintosh on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Mackintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackintosh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mackintosh throws a front kick aimed at Wentworth's knee but Wentworth avoids it well.
Wentworth misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Wentworth blocks the low kick.
Mackintosh tries to clinch up but Wentworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Mackintosh moves into range and clinches up with Wentworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wentworth manages to end up in side control.
Mackintosh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mackintosh is trying to control Wentworth's posture but Wentworth avoids it.
Wentworth decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wentworth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mackintosh's guard.
Wentworth stands and steps away. Mackintosh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mackintosh tries to close the distance and clinch but Wentworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Wentworth misses its intended target.
Mackintosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wentworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mackintoshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JG Wentworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Mackintosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wentworth's sensitive parts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mackintosh wants to take the fight to the mat but Wentworth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wentworth wants the takedown. Mackintosh is fighting it off but Wentworth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mackintosh's guard against the cage.
Wentworth wants to stand and escape but instead Mackintosh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mackintosh wants to control from the top but Wentworth keeps moving.
Mackintosh pushes down on Wentworth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mackintosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mackintosh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wentworth is trying to stand up here but Mackintosh is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth trying to control here.
Wentworth pushes Mackintosh off looking to stand but Mackintosh dives back in and keeps control.
Wentworth makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wentworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh is looking to clinch but Wentworth is avoiding it.
Mackintosh misses with a double jab.
Mackintosh misses with a few strikes there.
Wentworth clinches with his opponent.
Wentworth has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mackintosh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Mackintosh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is landing with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wentworth lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mackintosh's head.
Wentworth lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wentworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackintosh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wentworth connects with a big shot to the side of Mackintosh's head.
Mackintosh wants to escape the position.
What can Mackintosh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mackintosh is in bad spot here.
Wentworth trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Wentworth.
Wentworth is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wentworth is not going to allow Mackintosh to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Will Wentworth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mackintosh tries to roll but Wentworth sticks to his back.
Wentworth tries to get the hooks in deep but Mackintosh pushed the leg off.
Wentworth throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mackintosh!
Mackintosh wants to control his opponent's hands but Wentworth gets his hands free.
Wentworth trying to control momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wentworth biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth doesn't have the hooks in and Mackintosh manages to turn into his guard.
Wentworth managing to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. JG Wentworth wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mackintosh lands a leg kick that knocks Wentworth off balance momentarily.
Wentworth has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Wentworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mackintosh finds it's way round the side to connect with Wentworth's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Mackintosh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wentworth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wentworth blocks a leg kick.
Mackintosh wants to clinch.
Wentworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mackintosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
JG Wentworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wentworth 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for JG Wentworth!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for JG Wentworth!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for JG Wentworth!
JG Wentworth wins by unanimous decision!
JG Wentworth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Joseph Kingsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
194 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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25
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bimp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Joseph Kingsman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsman moves into the clinch.
Kingsman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bimp regains guard immediately.
Kingsman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bimp is retaining full guard.
Kingsman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bimp has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kingsman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bimp has tightened it up now! Kingsman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Bimp!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marin Pivchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pivchy comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboys from hell. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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25
175 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marin Pivchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ahuna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pivchy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pivchy in particular looking to stall.
Pivchy is trying to control. Ahuna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pivchy controlling the pace.
Ahuna wants to get back to full guard.
Ahuna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marin Pivchy.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pivchy enables Ahuna to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pivchy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pivchy is trying to control the position but Ahuna postures up.
Ahuna advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pivchy is looking to control Ahuna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pivchy avoid being mounted?
Pivchy wants to improve his position but Ahuna is controlling well.
Pivchy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pivchy keeping full guard, as Ahuna tries to pass.
Pivchy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ahuna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pivchy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahuna defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahuna 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.
Pivchy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pivchy is breathing heavily.
Ahuna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahuna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahuna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pivchy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pivchy keeping full guard, as Ahuna tries to pass.
Pivchy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahuna tries to free his leg and advance position but Pivchy is retaining full guard.
Pivchy is trying to control the position but Ahuna postures up.
Ahuna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pivchy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahuna 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.
Pivchy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahuna wants to pass the guard but Pivchy is keeping the position.
Pivchy striking off his back but it's not causing Ahuna any problems.
Pivchy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pivchy is trying to keep Ahuna in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pivchy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ahuna!
Pivchy prevents Ahuna from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahuna is squirming around, avoiding Pivchy's attempts to control the action.
Ahuna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ahuna is squirming around, avoiding Pivchy's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pivchy prevents Ahuna from getting the reversal.
Ahuna 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.
Ahuna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pivchy pulls his head out easily.
Ahuna wants to improve his position but Pivchy is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pivchy is looking to take a break and control but Ahuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pivchy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pivchy prevents Ahuna from improving his position.
Pivchy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahuna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahuna is staying active underneath Pivchy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marin Pivchy just wasn't active enough.
Ahuna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pivchy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahuna won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Pivchy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Ahuna. No joy for Pivchy on that attempt.
Ahuna with a poor takedown
and Pivchy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ahuna's guard now.
Pivchy wants to control from the top but Ahuna keeps moving.
Pivchy lands a couple of elbows.
Ahuna looking for a guillotine here but Pivchy defends easily.
Pivchy is stalling in the full guard.
Ahuna is looking for a triangle but Pivchy pushes his legs off easily.
Pivchy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahuna is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pivchy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pivchy wants to control from the top but Ahuna keeps moving.
Ahuna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pivchy passes into side control.
Pivchy controls the position from side control.
Pivchy trying to control the action but Ahuna is working from the bottom.
Pivchy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ahuna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pivchy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ahuna is trying to get back to half guard.
Pivchy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ahuna is looking for a sweep.
Pivchy tries to advance to mount but Ahuna denies him.
Ahuna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahuna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pivchy wants to take a breather but Ahuna is having none of it.
Ahuna manages to get to full guard.
Ahuna throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pivchy uses it to pass to side control.
Pivchy wants to control but Ahuna is keeping him busy.
Ahuna 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.
Pivchy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahuna keeps working.
The ground and pound from Pivchy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pivchy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahuna keeps working.
Ahuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pivchy is looking to take a break and control but Ahuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahuna is looking to regain half guard here but Pivchy keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ahuna's face as Pivchy controls the position.
Pivchy trying to control the action but Ahuna is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pivchy gets to mount! Ahuna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Pivchy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pivchy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pivchy controlling from the top position.
Pivchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahuna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pivchy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pivchy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pivchy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pivchy taking a breather here.
Pivchy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ahuna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahuna is looking for a sweep.
Pivchy trying to control the position but Ahuna is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ahuna tries to bench press Pivchy off him but Pivchy keeps the position.
Pivchy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ahuna is trying to get back to half guard.
Pivchy slows the pace down.
Pivchy trying to control the position but Ahuna is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahuna prevents Pivchy from improving position.
Pivchy moves into full mount!
Pivchy looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahuna defends it well.
Ahuna is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pivchy tries to control but Ahuna wriggling away.
Ahuna is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahuna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pivchy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahuna defends well.
Pivchy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahuna pushing down on Pivchy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ahuna is working for a kimura but Pivchy is defending it quite comfortably.
Ahuna seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahuna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pivchy is just riding it out for now. Ahuna eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pivchy wants to control but Ahuna is keeping busy.
Pivchy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahuna passes Pivchy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pivchy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pivchy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahuna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahuna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahuna preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pivchy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahuna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
John Ahuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pivchy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahuna is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marin Pivchy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pivchy, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Marin Pivchy!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Marin Pivchy!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Marin Pivchy!
Marin Pivchy wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Marin Pivchy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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