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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Linequer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Linequer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Calvin Fawkes! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Linequer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fawkes is fending him off so far but Linequer persists. Nope, Fawkes circles away and we're back to standing. Linequer walks into a stiff left hand from Fawkes. Linequer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fawkes sprawls well initially but Linequer persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Linequer is just content to waste time from the top position. Fawkes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Linequer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Linequer wants to control from the top but Fawkes keeps moving. Fawkes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Linequer trying to control but Fawkes is working from the bottom. Linequer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Linequer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fawkes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Linequer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fawkes on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joao Linequer just wasn't active enough. Linequer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fawkes as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Linequer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fawkes! Fawkes defending against the ground and pound. Linequer tries to get to his feet but Fawkes is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Linequer in his guard. Fawkes wants to stand but Linequer is controlling the position. Fawkes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Linequer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fawkes is tightening it up a little... Linequer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Linequer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Linequer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fawkes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Calvin Fawkes! Calvin Fawkes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gummidge! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BJ Penn! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Penn moves in looking to clinch but Gummidge pushes him off. Penn blocks a jab. Penn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Penn darts in looking for a takedown but Gummidge gets double underhooks and turns Penn into the cage. Penn blocks the elbow strike.
Gummidge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Penn blocks a body shot from Gummidge. Penn gets control of Gummidge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Penn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Gummidge is proving a slippery customer.
Gummidge distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gummidge throws a big elbow that misses. Gummidge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Gummidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gummidge is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gummidge won't allow Penn to get back to his feet. Gummidge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gummidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gummidge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gummidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Penn wants to sweep here but Gummidge controlling him for the moment. Penn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gummidge is controlling him. Penn controls Gummidge momentarily but Gummidge frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gummidge trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Gummidge tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gummidge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gummidge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gummidge cracks Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Penn ducks under a wild hook from Gummidge. Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Gummidge circles away.
Penn clinches up with Gummidge and pushes him back against the cage. Penn blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gummidge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Penn blocks a body shot from Gummidge. Gummidge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Penn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Penn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Gummidge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Gummidge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gummidge's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gummidge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gummidge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gummidge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Penn has momentary wrist control but Gummidge slips an elbow through the middle. Penn pulls Gummidge in close to his closed guard and prevents Gummidge from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four 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! Gummidge is working Penn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Gummidge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gummidge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Gummidge tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard. Gummidge with a nice head shot there. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gummidge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Penn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gummidge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Gummidge dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gummidge throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it. Penn staying out of range there. A cross from Gummidge lands. Penn wants to clinch up but Gummidge keeps it at a distance. Gummidge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gummidge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Penn wants to control but Gummidge postures up. Gummidge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gummidge wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy. Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Gummidge is not content to let Penn control the position. Gummidge is controlling Penn's trapped leg to prevent Penn from advancing to side control. Gummidge manages to get to full guard.
Gummidge working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gummidge pulls Penn in to control the position. Gummidge being controlled here, momentarily. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
BJ Penn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. A solid leg kick lands there for Penn.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gummidge scores with a jab. BJ Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penn throws a big shot that misses. Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gummidge swats him away and circles back towards the center. Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gummidge moves out of range as Penn strikes. Penn lands with a slapping head kick. Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn is breathing heavily. Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Gummidge on that attempt. Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gummidge.
Penn takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gummidge lands a body shot.
Penn has a takedown stuffed. Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Brian Gummidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn. Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gummidge, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gummidge throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gummidge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penn on the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Gummidge. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Gummidge dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Gummidge circles away.
Penn misses the shot to the body. Gummidge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Penn tries to clinch up. Gummidge throws a good cross that connects.
Penn fails in his attempt to clinch. Gummidge throws a jab when Penn was well out of range. Brian Gummidge is winning the standup battle so far. Nice sprawl there from Gummidge as Penn shoots in. Gummidge moves into range and connects with a jab. Gummidge loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Penn blocks the leg kick.
Gummidge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gummidge scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Penn tries for a takedown but Gummidge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Penn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Gummidge tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gummidge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Brian Gummidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn. Gummidge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gummidge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penn's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gummidge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penn slips a straight right by Gummidge. Gummidge throws a right hand that misses
and Penn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Gummidge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Penn is looking to clinch. Gummidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gummidge throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body. Gummidge throws a jab when Penn was well out of range. 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! Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gummidge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gummidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Gummidge.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gummidge digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs. Gummidge throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Gummidge only half commits. Gummidge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Penn misses with a takedown and Gummidge counters with a nice double leg into guard. Brian Gummidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gummidge content to stall in guard here. Gummidge wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving. Gummidge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brian Gummidge just wasn't active enough. Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gummidge. 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! Gummidge throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot. Penn moves in looking to clinch but Gummidge pushes him off. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gummidge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side. BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gummidge moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian Gummidge showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gummidge 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Gummidge! A very excited looking Brian Gummidge 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Chinny Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Patrick Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chinny Magalhaes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neil Patrick Harris! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Magalhaes moves out of range of the body kick. No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magalhaes tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Magalhaes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Harris.
Magalhaes lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Neil Patrick Harris has been cut. Harris throws a leg kick which misses Magalhaes's front leg but catches the back leg as Magalhaes tries to avoid it. Harris wants to slow Magalhaes down by chopping away at his legs. Harris misses with a low kick.
Magalhaes tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range. Magalhaes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Harris lands a head kick that stumbles Magalhaes and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Chinny Magalhaes has been cut. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. 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! Magalhaes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Harris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Magalhaes takes one to the chin there.
Magalhaes is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris connects with a nice cross there... Magalhaes is looking wobbly and Harris recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Magalhaes to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Harris jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Neil Patrick Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chung Kai Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov has chosen Sirens as his entrance music. 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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chung Kai Mo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kai Mo throws a leg kick but Schelokov moved away. Schelokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schelokov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Schelokov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kai Mo backs up against the cage.
Kai Mo throws a head kick that misses. Schelokov scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kai Mo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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! Schelokov works the jab nicely. Kai Mo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Schelokov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kai Mo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kai Mo is looking to take a break and control but Schelokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kai Mo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Schelokov to get to his feet. Schelokov drops Kai Mo with a beautiful combination! Kai Mo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schelokov is looking for the KO!
Kai Mo is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kai Mo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schelokov but Schelokov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Schelokov blocks a leg kick. Schelokov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schelokov duly obliges. Oh Kai Mo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Schelokov lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kai Mo - he's out on his feet here! Schelokov follows up with another monster hook that separates Kai Mo from consciousness! Kai Mo falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Schelokov stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Schelokov! Post fight, an emotional Alexander Schelokov said 'I was disappointed in this game and with it's engine. My passion for it has gone away. Win or loss? I don't give a shit!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Ludvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odinson has chosen Live to Rise by Soundgarden as his entrance music. Owen Odinson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Ludvik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Owen Odinson! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Odinson shoots in and bounces Ludvik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Odinson with a nice head shot there. Odinson trying to control but Ludvik is working from the bottom. Ludvik trying to keep a closed guard but Odinson is proving a slippery customer.
Odinson postures up in Ludvik's guard and throws a big left but Ludvik blocks it. Odinson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Odinson throws a sloppy strike and Ludvik has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Odinson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ludvik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar Ludvik!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shorty Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonifacio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Liwanag - Callalily. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shorty Gonzalez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andres Bonifacio! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Bonifacio keeps it at a distance. Bonifacio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bonifacio goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward. Bonifacio tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shorty Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Bonifacio. Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bonifacio is trying to drag Gonzalez to the mat but Gonzalez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Gonzalez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonifacio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzalez lands a right hand. Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but Bonifacio blocks with his arms.
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Bonifacio.
Gonzalez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonifacio has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bonifacio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gonzalez tumbling to the mat - Bonifacio dives into Gonzalez's guard. Bonifacio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Bonifacio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bonifacio throws a strike but Gonzalez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Shorty Gonzalez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Bonifacio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonifacio blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Bonifacio fails to land the takedown. Gonzalez clinches up against the cage. Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head. Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Bonifacio fails with a takedown attempt. Bonifacio tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch. Bonifacio wants a takedown.
Gonzalez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gonzalez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andres Bonifacio has been cut. Bonifacio looks winded! Gonzalez misses with a knee strike.
Gonzalez lands a good knee to the midsection. Bonifacio won't want to take too many of those. Gonzalez is pushing Bonifacio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Gonzalez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Bonifacio takes an elbow to the temple. Gonzalez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bonifacio takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action! Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez lands an elbow inside that Bonifacio shrugs off. Gonzalez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gonzalez stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gonzalez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shorty Gonzalez. Bonifacio gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A short uppercut from Gonzalez. Gonzalez lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shorty Gonzalez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andres Bonifacio's cut. That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonifacio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonifacio. Bonifacio gets slowly back to his feet. Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez instigates a clinch. Gonzalez lands an elbow inside that Bonifacio shrugs off. Gonzalez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonifacio's defenses. Gonzalez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzalez. Gonzalez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Bonifacio is looking to take this one to the mat. Bonifacio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Shorty Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Bonifacio. Gonzalez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonifacio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez is positioning himself well to prevent Bonifacio advancing to mount. Gonzalez is pressing down on Bonifacio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Gonzalez 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.
Shorty Gonzalez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonifacio. Bonifacio gets slowly back to his feet. Bonifacio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzalez. Bonifacio is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bonifacio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Bonifacio on that attempt. Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Bonifacio against the cage.
Gonzalez looking to throw knees to the head but Bonifacio is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bonifacio up against the cage. Gonzalez misses with a knee strike.
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bonifacio fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bonifacio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gonzalez lands a nice elbow. Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bonifacio.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gonzalez! Bonifacio is out on his feet! Gonzalez rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bonifacio is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bonifacio is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shorty Gonzalez! A victorious Shorty Gonzalez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepulveda has chosen Bleed it out as his entrance music. Justin Sepulveda 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Holland! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Sepulveda ! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sepulveda shoots for a takedown but Holland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Holland tries to sprawl but Sepulveda drives through with a takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holland is trying to get back to full guard. Sepulveda trying to control the action but Holland is working from the bottom. Sepulveda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holland sees it coming and defends easily. Holland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holland tries to get out of the position. Sepulveda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holland is just riding it out for now. Sepulveda eventually gives up the hold. Sepulveda seems to be working for a kimura but Holland defends the submission attempt. Still in half guard, Sepulveda seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sepulveda trying to control the action but Holland is working from the bottom. Holland is looking for a sweep. Sepulveda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Holland is refusing to be controlled, as Sepulveda sits in half guard. Holland is looking to control Sepulveda 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holland avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Sepulveda shoots in but Holland avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sepulveda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holland's waist but Holland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sepulveda off to one side. Andrew Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Sepulveda . Sepulveda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holland's corner calls for a 1-2. Holland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sepulveda fails to land the takedown. Holland leaves Sepulveda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Justin Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Holland darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sepulveda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Holland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sepulveda is rocked! Andrew Holland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Holland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sepulveda . Sepulveda drops his hands momentarily and Holland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sepulveda is still on wobbly legs! Can Holland finish him? Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holland.
Sepulveda seems to have recovered his senses. Sepulveda has a takedown stuffed. Holland slaps away a takedown attempt from Sepulveda , before circling back to the center of the mat. Holland lands with a nice body punch. Sepulveda darts in looking for a takedown but Holland gets double underhooks and turns Sepulveda into the cage. Sepulveda looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holland scores with a nice hook to the head. Sepulveda tries to pull guard but Holland holds him up against the cage and eventually Sepulveda drops back down to his feet.
Sepulveda jumps guard but Holland stands there with Sepulveda around his waist. Sepulveda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. I was talking to Holland's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Sepulveda jumps guard but Holland stands there with Sepulveda around his waist. Sepulveda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holland connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sepulveda 's face.
Holland lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sepulveda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holland smiles and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holland. Nice uppercut there from Holland. Holland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Holland cracks Sepulveda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Holland has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sepulveda to stand back up! This has been an exciting period of action! Sepulveda dives in and grabs Holland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holland pushes down on Sepulveda 's head and hops out. Sepulveda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holland circles away. Holland leaves Sepulveda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Holland scores with a body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Holland! Sepulveda is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Holland! A very excited looking Andrew Holland 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Just Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Mola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Just Roll had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Just Roll! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Totoy Mola! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roll as he jumps to the side. Roll misses with a takedown attempt - Mola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Roll shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Mola is trying to keep Roll in close.
Roll wants to control from the top but Mola keeps moving. Roll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mola swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mola is looking for a triangle but Roll pushes his legs off easily.
Mola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Roll's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Roll works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mola wants to get back to full guard. Roll looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Mola looking for submissions off his back. Roll is working for a kimura but Mola is defending it quite comfortably.
Roll is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roll throwing shots but Mola is blocking nicely. Mola wants to control but Roll is keeping busy.
Roll is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roll frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Roll goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mola is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roll is keeping the position for now. Roll has his foot on Mola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mola works his way back into a safe position though. Roll working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mola has passed into half guard!
Roll is trying to get back to full guard. Mola seems to be working for a kimura but Roll defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roll looking for submissions off his back. Mola scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Roll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Roll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Roll 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roll. Roll swings around for an armbar but Mola sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roll's guard. Roll looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mola passes into side control.
Mola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Mola tries for a kimura but Roll is defending well. Mola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Roll is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mola connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roll manages to get back to half guard. Mola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mola. Roll actively working from the bottom here. Roll tries to get to full guard but Mola has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mola is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roll is just riding it out for now. Mola eventually gives up the hold. Mola missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Roll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mola pulls his head out easily. Roll looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Roll regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roll has his foot on Mola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mola works his way back into a safe position though. Roll throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mola uses it to pass to side control.
Roll throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Roll tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Mola wants to control but Roll is keeping him busy. Roll tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mola passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Roll! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roll is trying to escape the mount.
Mola is looking to stand but Mola has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mola lands a couple of good shots and Roll has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Roll covering up well and avoiding damage. Mola patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mola controlling well, preventing Roll from escaping the position.
Roll tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Roll is squirming around, avoiding Mola's attempts to control the action. Roll avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Totoy Mola will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roll darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Mola moves into full guard.
Roll advances to half guard. Mola is defending against the submission attempts here by Roll.
Just Roll overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Roll is looking for a kimura but Mola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roll to get the leverage. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roll in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roll wants to take a breather but Mola is having none of it. Mola throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roll prevents Mola from improving his position. Roll blocks the strikes from Mola.
Roll in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mola tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Roll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Just Roll! Just Roll retains his welterweight title!
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