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LMMA 2: Coleman vs Veljanovski PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blagoi Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blagoi Mladenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mladenov feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Mladenov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is wriggling around but Mladenov manages to pass to half guard.
Mladenov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Mladenov is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mladenov to get the leverage.
Mladenov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mladenov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mladenov wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Mladenov is controlling him
Mladenov stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blagoi Mladenov.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Mladenov. Mladenov maintains the clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mladenov.
Mladenov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to sprawl but Mladenov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mladenov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov stands up from half guard.
Mladenov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Mladenov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks to land a combination. Mladenov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mladenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Mladenov is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mladenov blocks the leg kick.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brian Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith has Mladenov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mladenov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mladenov is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mladenov blocks an elbow strike.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blagoi Mladenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Mladenov tries to tie him up.
Mladenov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Mladenov drops back down to his feet.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mladenov is trying to break free.
Smith is trying to break free.
Mladenov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Mladenov has him pressed against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mladenov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mladenov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Mladenov tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Mladenov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mladenov is breathing heavily.
Mladenov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Mladenov drops back down to his feet.
Smith lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith cracks Mladenov with a nice body shot.
Smith pulls Mladenov into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to stand up but Mladenov is controlling him.
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mladenov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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 Blagoi Mladenov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Mladenov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mladenov tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mladenov to the ground. Mladenov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Mladenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mladenov blocks the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Mladenov circles away.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mladenov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Mladenov gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to clinch.
Mladenov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mladenov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Mladenov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mladenov.
Mladenov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mladenov lands a few punches from side control.
Mladenov wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Mladenov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Smith but he's now mounted!
Mladenov content just to control the position here.
Smith prevents Mladenov from taking his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mladenov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mladenov lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mladenov landing shots from mount.
Mladenov get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith feints a jab promting Mladenov to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mladenov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blagoi Mladenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Smith.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mladenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mladenov tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mladenov walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Mladenov moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Mladenov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blagoi Mladenov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mladenov but Mladenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Mladenov goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Mladenov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but Mladenov moves out of range.
Mladenov looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blagoi Mladenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mladenov misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Mladenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mladenov closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Mladenov has double underhooks.
Mladenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mladenov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Brian Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mladenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mladenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Mladenov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mladenov also avoids with ease.
Mladenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mladenov tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Mladenov tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mladenov fails to pull guard.
Smith is trying to break free.
Mladenov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mladenov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mladenov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mladenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mladenov is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mladenov tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mladenov tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mladenov backwards.
Mladenov wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Mladenov from controlling successfully.
Mladenov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov working the head and body with strikes.
Mladenov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Brian Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mladenov gets the takedown into side control.
Blagoi Mladenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Mladenov decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blagoi Mladenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mladenov, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blagoi Mladenov!
Brian Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck sake'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Demarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Orsted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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163 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Demarce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Orsted!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarce changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orsted looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Demarce controlling the position from side mount.
Orsted is trying to control Demarce's posture but Demarce avoids it.
Demarce creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Orsted sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Demarce is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orsted knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orsted is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarce is staying tight to Orsted's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Orsted tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Demarce wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Demarce cracks Orsted with a big elbow.
Orsted is trying to control Demarce's posture but Demarce avoids it.
Demarce is working to tighten his grip on Orsted's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Orsted has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Demarce is really squeezing tight and eventually Orsted passes out! Demarce breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kyle Demarce!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Draiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamao Serizawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamao Serizawa struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Draiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamao Serizawa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draiman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Serizawa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Draiman swings around for an armbar but Serizawa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Draiman's guard.
Serizawa is looking to stand up but Draiman won't let him.
Draiman working a defensive guard here.
Serizawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draiman managing to control the position.
Serizawa stopping the sweep attempt from Draiman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serizawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Serizawa postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Draiman is trying to hold Serizawa in close to prevent damage but Serizawa has managed to pass into half guard.
Draiman wants to control but Serizawa is keeping busy.
Serizawa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Draiman controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draiman pushes Serizawa off looking to stand but Serizawa dives back in and keeps control.
Draiman wants to control but Serizawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carl Draiman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Serizawa gets caught napping as Draiman dives in and scores a takedown. Serizawa manages to retain guard.
Serizawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Draiman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Draiman trying to move into half guard but instead Serizawa has managed to sweep!
Serizawa wants to get up but he can't break Draiman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Draiman.
Draiman wants to control but Serizawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Draiman with the active half guard here but Serizawa passes nicely into side control.
Serizawa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Serizawa gets to mount! Draiman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Draiman 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.
Draiman scores with a takedown into Serizawa's guard.
Draiman won't allow Serizawa to get back to his feet.
Draiman trying to move into half guard but instead Serizawa has managed to sweep!
Draiman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Draiman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Draiman is trying to control the position but Serizawa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serizawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Draiman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Serizawa stacks Draiman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Serizawa!
Draiman is trying to control Serizawa's posture but Serizawa avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa stands up.
Serizawa misses with a body shot.
Draiman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Draiman wants to control but Serizawa is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draiman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Draiman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Serizawa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Draiman trying to control the position but Serizawa is working away.
Draiman with the ground and pound but Serizawa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Serizawa wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa is refusing to be controlled, as Draiman sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Draiman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Draiman trying to pass the guard but Serizawa defending well.
Draiman throws a strike but Serizawa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Draiman trying to control but Serizawa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Draiman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Draiman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Serizawa sprawls well initially but Draiman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Draiman tries to pass to full mount but Serizawa defends it.
Draiman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Draiman thows a huge punch but Serizawa dodges it nicely.
Carl Draiman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Draiman stops Serizawa from getting back to his feet.
Draiman wants to control but Serizawa is keeping him busy.
Draiman working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draiman content to control rather than advance.
Draiman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Draiman trying to control the action but Serizawa is working from the bottom.
Draiman moves into full mount! Serizawa won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draiman wants to control the pace but Serizawa is squirming around nicely.
Draiman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Serizawa turns into him and now he's in Draiman's guard.
Serizawa tries to stand but Draiman is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draiman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Serizawa has passed into side control.
Serizawa gets to mount! Draiman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Draiman is trying to escape the mount.
Carl Draiman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Draiman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Draiman tries to lock up and control but Serizawa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tamao Serizawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draiman is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Draiman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Draiman 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Draiman!
An out of breath Carl Draiman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Boldyrev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Almeida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Denis Boldyrev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denis Boldyrev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boldyrev shoots and misses
and Almeida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boldyrev's guard now.
Boldyrev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Almeida cracks Boldyrev with a solid left hand.
Boldyrev working a defensive guard here.
Boldyrev keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Boldyrev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boldyrev keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Almeida cracks Boldyrev with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boldyrev seems keen to control Almeida's posture.
Almeida postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida won't allow Boldyrev to sweep him here.
Almeida works over Boldyrev with some ground and pound from guard.
Almeida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Denis Boldyrev wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boldyrev shoots and misses
and Almeida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Almeida.
Almeida is pressed up against the cage. Boldyrev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Almeida down to the mat. Almeida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ricardo Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Boldyrev.
Boldyrev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boldyrev misses with a takedown attempt
and Almeida counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Boldyrev keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Almeida controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Boldyrev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida throws a big elbow that misses.
Boldyrev looking to control.
Boldyrev looking for a sweep. Not yet Boldyrev, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Almeida keeps the fight on the outside.
Boldyrev shoots and misses
and Almeida counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boldyrev!
Boldyrev looks winded!
The referee asks Almeida politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Almeida prefers to stall for the moment though.
Almeida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boldyrev, who protects the arm well.
Almeida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida trying to control the action but Boldyrev is working from the bottom.
Almeida taking a breather here.
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Boldyrev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida scores with a couple of short elbows.
Almeida working away.
Almeida is staying tight to Boldyrev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Almeida trying to control the position but Boldyrev is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boldyrev fails with the takedown
and Almeida counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boldyrev!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Almeida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boldyrev tries for a takedown but Almeida circles away easily
and Almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Boldyrev keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boldyrev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boldyrev is trying to control the position but Almeida postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Almeida throws a big right hand that misses.
Boldyrev keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida advances to half guard.
Almeida perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boldyrev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Almeida.
Boldyrev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Almeida wants to take a breather but Boldyrev is having none of it.
Almeida is looking to advance position but Boldyrev won't allow it.
Almeida is looking for a kimura here.
Boldyrev is trying to maintain the position but Almeida is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida works his way into side control.
Almeida taking a breather here.
Almeida has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Almeida with the ground and pound from mount.
Almeida landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almeida looking to control but Boldyrev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida working Boldyrev over with strikes here.
Boldyrev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boldyrev tries to hold on but Almeida pushes him away.
Almeida lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boldyrev hang on?
Almeida wants to control the pace but Boldyrev is squirming around nicely.
Boldyrev wants to control but Almeida is having none of it.
Almeida controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida controlling from the full mount.
Almeida tries to control but Boldyrev wriggling away.
Almeida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boldyrev can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boldyrev tries to hold on but Almeida postures up.
Almeida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boldyrev is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Almeida dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
Boldyrev wants to clinch
and Almeida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Almeida distracts Boldyrev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
Boldyrev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boldyrev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boldyrev wanted to stand there but Almeida had control of the position.
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boldyrev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeida throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boldyrev wants to control from the top but Almeida keeps moving.
Boldyrev passes Almeida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boldyrev seems to be looking for submissions.
Boldyrev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida gets back to full guard.
Boldyrev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boldyrev looking to sit in guard and control but Almeida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Almeida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Almeida tries to move to full mount but Boldyrev actually manages to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida is working for an americana but Boldyrev has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Almeida was thinking about the submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldyrev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boldyrev trying to control the position.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Boldyrev keeps moving.
Boldyrev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
Almeida working some strikes from top position.
Almeida is looking to work some ground and pound but Boldyrev has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boldyrev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Almeida has gone for a leg lock! Boldyrev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Almeida's guard.
Almeida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boldyrev wants to pass the guard but Almeida is keeping the position.
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Almeida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Almeida, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Almeida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro comes into the arena with The Rasmus - In the Shadows blaring out of the sound system. Daniel Carneiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raphael Davis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raphael Davis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carneiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carneiro darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Carneiro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davis's guard.
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carneiro's guard.
Davis won't allow Carneiro to sweep him here.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carneiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis can't escape the position.
Carneiro is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Davis looking to score a takedown here. Carneiro is defending well but Davis drives through and ends up in Carneiro's guard.
Davis postures up.
Carneiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carneiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carneiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel Carneiro just wasn't active enough.
Davis dives in and scores a takedown into Carneiro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carneiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Davis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davis looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Carneiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carneiro tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Davis seems content to control.
Carneiro is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carneiro avoid being mounted?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Davis is trying to control. Carneiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Raphael Davis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Davis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to stand but Carneiro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carneiro has his hands on Davis's head, controlling the position.
Carneiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carneiro is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Davis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carneiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carneiro throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Carneiro blocks a head kick by Davis.
Davis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carneiro is trying to defend but Davis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Davis is trying to control. Carneiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carneiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carneiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carneiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carneiro trying to control the position.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Carneiro blocks nicely.
Raphael Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carneiro's guard.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Carneiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carneiro seems keen to control Davis's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Davis is looking to stand up but Carneiro won't let him.
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro pulls Davis in close to his closed guard and prevents Davis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daniel Carneiro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Davis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carneiro's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carneiro wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Carneiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Raphael Davis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carneiro can pounce on him.
Davis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carneiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carneiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davis is rocked!
Davis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carneiro counters with a huge left! Davis is in big trouble! He's backing up but Carneiro isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Davis from any more damage. A dominating finish by Carneiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Carneiro!
A determined Daniel Carneiro didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ongka Ongka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ongka comes to the cage accompanied by Abebe. Ongka Ongka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rafael Miranda's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ongka Ongka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ongka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miranda swivels and escapes.
Ongka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miranda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miranda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ongka trying to hold on to Miranda's head to control him but Miranda postures up.
Ongka tries to get to full guard but Miranda has control of the leg.
Miranda trying to control the action but Ongka is working from the bottom.
Miranda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ongka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ongka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miranda prevents Ongka from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda trying to control the action but Ongka is working from the bottom.
Miranda controlling the pace.
Ongka gets back to full guard.
Miranda preventing the sweep.
Miranda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miranda throwing strikes from guard but Ongka blocks nicely.
Miranda throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Ongka keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miranda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ongka keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rafael Miranda wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ongka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ongka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miranda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miranda wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ongka Ongka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miranda enables Ongka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miranda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miranda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ongka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miranda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ongka is thwarting Miranda's attempts to control the position.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet.
Miranda wants to control but Ongka is keeping busy.
Ongka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Ongka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ongka is keen to just control but Miranda is a slippery customer.
Miranda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miranda looks winded!
Ongka wants to pass the guard but Miranda is defending well.
Ongka moves nicely into side control.
Ongka trying to control the action but Miranda is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ongka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miranda is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ongka Ongka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ongka tries for a takedown but Miranda circles away easily
so Miranda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ongka keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda is looking to work some ground and pound but Ongka has wrist control.
Miranda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ongka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda won't allow Ongka to sweep him here.
Ongka working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda passes into half guard.
Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ongka defending well though.
Ongka is looking for a sweep. Miranda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ongka is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Miranda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miranda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ongka is refusing to be controlled, as Miranda sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miranda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ongka is refusing to be controlled, as Miranda sits in half guard.
Miranda trying to mount his opponent but Ongka defends it.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Ongka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ongka is looking to improve his position.
Ongka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miranda is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ongka defending well though.
Ongka tries to get to full guard but Miranda has control of the leg.
Miranda is looking for a kimura but Ongka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miranda to get the leverage.
Miranda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ongka is refusing to be controlled, as Miranda sits in half guard.
Ongka gets back to full guard.
Miranda content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ongka has locked up a guillotine! Ongka's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Miranda is holding on here and Ongka must be using up a lot of energy. Miranda has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ongka gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ongka Ongka!
Ongka Ongka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Veljanovski (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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228 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Veljanovski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Veljanovski circles away.
Veljanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman tries to bum rush Veljanovski with a series of wild strikes but Veljanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veljanovski rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage.
Coleman blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Veljanovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veljanovski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Veljanovski trying to control the position but instead, Coleman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Veljanovski into the cage.
Veljanovski breaks the clinch.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Nikola Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Veljanovski tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman throws a one two combo.
Nikola Veljanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coleman trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Veljanovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reggie Coleman.
Veljanovski looks to clinch
and Coleman counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veljanovski is looking to clinch.
Coleman fails to land the takedown.
Veljanovski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Colemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veljanovski moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Veljanovski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Coleman prevents Veljanovski from standing back up.
Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Coleman cracks Veljanovski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coleman trying to control but Veljanovski is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Coleman tries to control but Veljanovski wriggling away.
Coleman controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Coleman dominated that 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.
Veljanovski wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
Veljanovski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Veljanovski lands a head shot.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veljanovski is looking to score with low kicks.
Coleman lands a nice looking body kick.
Veljanovski moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Veljanovski tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Coleman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coleman showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Veljanovski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coleman has control of Veljanovski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Veljanovski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Coleman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Coleman controlling from the full mount.
Coleman looking to finish with strikes here!
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coleman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Veljanovski turns into him and now he's in Coleman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski wants to stand but Coleman is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but Veljanovski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reggie Coleman.
Veljanovski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Veljanovski.
Reggie Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Veljanovski counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Coleman.
Veljanovski throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Coleman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coleman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Coleman duly obliges.
Veljanovski throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman works over Veljanovski's head and body with a nice combination.
Coleman dives in for a single leg takedown but Veljanovski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Veljanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Veljanovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veljanovski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Veljanovski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljanovski breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veljanovski on his heels. He'll look to pass Veljanovski's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman stops Veljanovski from standing up.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veljanovski is keeping the position for now.
Coleman 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.
Veljanovski wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
Coleman trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veljanovski can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reggie Coleman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Veljanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veljanovski moves forwards but Coleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski wants to clinch.
Veljanovski tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Coleman tries to keep at a distance but Veljanovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veljanovski breaks the clinch.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Veljanovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Veljanovski sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veljanovski closes the distance and clinches.
Veljanovski stops a takedown attempt from Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski working aggressively here.
Veljanovski misses with the head strike.
Veljanovski is stalling here.
Coleman has had enough of the clinch but Veljanovski keeps him there for the moment.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
Veljanovski leaning against his opponent.
Veljanovski stops a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Coleman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veljanovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Veljanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coleman goes for a takedown attempt but Veljanovski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Veljanovski rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage.
Veljanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Veljanovski misses with the head strike.
Nikola Veljanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Coleman tries to pull guard but Veljanovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Veljanovski wants to stall.
Reggie Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Veljanovski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikola Veljanovski.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Coleman!
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