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LMMA 4: Richards vs Coleman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dileno Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dileno Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro has his takedown stuffed
and MacDonald counters with a big head kick but Carneiro shrugs it off.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald shows good takedown defense.
Carneiro tries to keep at a distance but MacDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carneiro can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro goes for a takedown attempt but MacDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carneiro tries for a takedown but MacDonald circles away easily
and MacDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carneiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacDonald counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MacDonald wants to stand but Carneiro is controlling his arm.
MacDonald lands an elbow.
Carneiro tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro can't do much from the bottom here.
MacDonald trying to control the position but Carneiro is working away.
Carneiro struggling a bit here.
Carneiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacDonald's best efforts.
Carneiro gets back to full guard.
MacDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carneiro looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacDonald defends it easily.
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!
MacDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Carneiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carneiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carneiro pushes a forearm under MacDonald's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, MacDonald is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dileno Carneiro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Weichel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Weichel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazlauskas shoots and misses
and Weichel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kazlauskas!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Weichel lands a nice forearm strike.
Weichel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kazlauskas manages to get back to half guard.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Weichel postures up.
Kazlauskas wants to get back to full guard.
Weichel lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazlauskas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas has Weichel pulled in close to control his posture.
Weichel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Weichel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazlauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weichel throws a big elbow that misses.
Weichel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazlauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weichel throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazlauskas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazlauskas is trying to control the position but Weichel postures up.
Weichel 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazlauskas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weichel keeping moving, preventing Kazlauskas from controlling successfully.
Kazlauskas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazlauskas tries to free his leg and advance position but Weichel is retaining full guard.
Weichel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazlauskas is one step ahead there.
Weichel wants to stand but Kazlauskas is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weichel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazlauskas throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weichel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Weichel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weichel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kazlauskas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Weichel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kazlauskas wants the takedown. Weichel is fighting it off but Kazlauskas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Weichel's guard against the cage.
Kazlauskas throws a big elbow that misses.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Weichel is working from the bottom.
Kazlauskas throws an elbow that misses. Weichel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazlauskas's guard. Nice move by Weichel!
Weichel trying to control but Kazlauskas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weichel throws a big right hand that misses.
Weichel stopping the sweep attempt from Kazlauskas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazlauskas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Weichel tries to lock up and control but Kazlauskas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weichel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kazlauskas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cesys Kazlauskas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kazlauskas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weichel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Weichel wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is defending well.
Kazlauskas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kazlauskas misses with a takedown attempt
and Weichel counters with a shoot takedown. Kazlauskas fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazlauskas 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.
Weichel wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.
Kazlauskas wriggles free and stands up.
Weichel with a poor takedown
and Kazlauskas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weichel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nicholas Weichel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesys Kazlauskas.
Weichel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kazlauskas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Weichel to the mat. Weichel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kazlauskas is breathing heavily.
Weichel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazlauskas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazlauskas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nicholas Weichel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weichel working for a triangle but Kazlauskas defends it easily.
Kazlauskas wants to control from the top but Weichel keeps moving.
Kazlauskas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weichel 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazlauskas manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazlauskas is looking to stand up but Weichel isn't so interested in that idea.
Weichel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kazlauskas wants to sweep here but Weichel controlling him for the moment.
Weichel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weichel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazlauskas wants to sweep here but Weichel controlling him for the moment.
Weichel forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas moves into full guard.
Kazlauskas wants to sweep here but Weichel controlling him for the moment.
Kazlauskas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Weichel uses it to pass to side control.
Weichel is trying to get an arm triangle but Kazlauskas is defending well.
Weichel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kazlauskas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weichel's guard! Nice work there by Kazlauskas!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weichel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazlauskas defends it easily.
Kazlauskas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weichel keeping moving, preventing Kazlauskas from controlling successfully.
Weichel 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.
Kazlauskas throws an elbow that misses. Weichel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazlauskas's guard. Nice move by Weichel!
Kazlauskas controls Weichel momentarily but Weichel frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazlauskas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Weichel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Weichel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kazlauskas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazlauskas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weichel avoids it really well and circles away.
Kazlauskas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weichel counters with a shoot takedown. Kazlauskas fights it but they end up in guard.
Nicholas Weichel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesys Kazlauskas.
Weichel stopping the sweep attempt from Kazlauskas.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weichel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kazlauskas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazlauskas is trying to control the position but Weichel postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas keeping moving, preventing Weichel from controlling successfully.
Weichel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weichel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weichel distracts Kazlauskas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weichel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazlauskas wants to sweep but no luck.
Weichel works over Kazlauskas with some ground and pound from guard.
Weichel connects with a couple of short punches.
Weichel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazlauskas managing to control the position.
Weichel trying to control but Kazlauskas is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weichel wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.
Weichel wants to control from the top but Kazlauskas keeps moving.
Weichel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazlauskas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weichel has managed to get both his arms back between Kazlauskas's legs - danger averted.
Weichel trying to control but Kazlauskas is working from the bottom.
Weichel wants to pass the guard but Kazlauskas is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas 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.
Nicholas Weichel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kazlauskas clinches with his opponent.
Weichel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Weichel seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazlauskas gets back to full guard.
Kazlauskas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas wants to get back to his feet but Weichel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kazlauskas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weichel wants to control from the top but Kazlauskas keeps moving.
Weichel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kazlauskas's head.
Kazlauskas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Weichel!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weichel regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weichel is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Weichel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weichel 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Weichel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikola Veljanovski 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Veljanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Veljanovski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veljanovski tries to bum rush Almeida with a series of wild strikes but Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veljanovski moves into range and clinches up with Almeida.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veljanovski to keep the fight standing.
Almeida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Veljanovski is keeping busy.
Veljanovski slowing the pace effectively.
Almeida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Veljanovski walks away with a smile on his face. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Veljanovski tries to clinch but Almeida is having none of it.
Almeida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veljanovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski wants to clinch up but Almeida keeps it at a distance.
Veljanovski forces Almeida back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veljanovski.
Veljanovski breaks the clinch.
Veljanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Almeida keeps the fight on the outside.
Veljanovski rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Veljanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Veljanovski throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veljanovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veljanovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veljanovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veljanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Almeida.
Veljanovski is pressed up against the cage. Almeida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Veljanovski down to the mat. Veljanovski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikola Veljanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Almeida.
Veljanovski moves into the clinch.
Veljanovski breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veljanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Veljanovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch.
Veljanovski drives through and clinches with Almeida against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veljanovski.
Almeida fails to pull guard.
Veljanovski breaks the clinch.
Veljanovski throws a hook to the side of Almeida's head but Almeida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Almeida swats away the attempt to clinch by Veljanovski.
Veljanovski gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski throws a head punch that misses.
Almeida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veljanovski has Almeida pushed against the cage.
Almeida is trying to stall.
Veljanovski breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veljanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Veljanovski misses.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Veljanovski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Veljanovski swinging wildly here.
Veljanovski tries to clinch there but Almeida circles away.
Veljanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veljanovski wants to clinch.
Veljanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veljanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski tries to clinch up but Almeida circles away and keeps his distance.
Veljanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Almeida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Nikola Veljanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veljanovski clinches.
Almeida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Almeida blocks an uppercut.
Veljanovski manages to break the clinch.
Veljanovski tries to clinch but Almeida is having none of it.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski closes the distance and clinches.
Veljanovski controlling the action here for a moment.
Almeida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Veljanovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Veljanovski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Veljanovski blocks an uppercut.
Veljanovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Veljanovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veljanovski has Almeida pushed against the cage.
Almeida blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Almeida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nikola Veljanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Almeida.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Veljanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Veljanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Almeida.
Come on Veljanovski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Veljanovski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veljanovski lands with a right hand.
Veljanovski lands a jab to the nose.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Veljanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Almeida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veljanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veljanovski wants to clinch up but Almeida keeps it at a distance.
Veljanovski clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veljanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Veljanovski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Veljanovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veljanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veljanovski has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veljanovski.
Veljanovski has Almeida pressed against the cage.
Almeida blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Veljanovski.
Almeida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Veljanovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Veljanovski has Almeida pressed against the cage.
Veljanovski breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Veljanovski has managed to clinch.
Almeida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Almeida letting Veljanovski take a breather here.
Almeida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veljanovski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Veljanovski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Almeida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Veljanovski prevents it.
Nikola Veljanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Almeida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Veljanovski.
Almeida wants to break free but Veljanovski has control.
Veljanovski avoiding damage.
Almeida tries to score a body lock takedown but Veljanovski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Veljanovski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Almeida wants to break free but Veljanovski has control.
Veljanovski slowing the pace effectively.
Veljanovski misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Almeida.
Almeida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Veljanovski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nikola Veljanovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Veljanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Almeida.
Veljanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Almeida tries to break the clinch but Veljanovski is controlling the position.
Almeida tries to score a body lock takedown but Veljanovski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Veljanovski slowing the pace effectively.
Veljanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
Veljanovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veljanovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veljanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veljanovski closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida is looking for a takedown.
Veljanovski taking a breather.
Veljanovski misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeida blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Veljanovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veljanovski 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Veljanovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blagoi Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamao Serizawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blagoi Mladenov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
11 - 16 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blagoi Mladenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamao Serizawa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Mladenov misses.
Mladenov misses with the combination.
Mladenov throws a nice looking combination but Serizawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Serizawa is looking to clinch.
Mladenov throws a right hand that Serizawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Serizawa also avoids with ease.
Mladenov swats away the attempt to clinch by Serizawa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serizawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mladenov cracks a nice hook into Serizawa's ribs.
Mladenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serizawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mladenov missing with a left hand there. Serizawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serizawa closes the distance and clinches.
Mladenov tries to land a knee to the head but Serizawa blocks with his arms.
Serizawa breaks the clinch.
Mladenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mladenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mladenov misses with a two punch combination.
Mladenov throws a head kick but Serizawa moves out of range.
Serizawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mladenov throws a leg kick but Serizawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mladenov throws a wild body kick that Serizawa sees coming a mile off.
Mladenov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mladenov tries to score with a low kick but Serizawa moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Mladenov does no damage.
Serizawa misses with a wild body shot.
Serizawa avoids the head kick by Mladenov.
Mladenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serizawa.
Serizawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mladenov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Serizawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mladenov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mladenov throws a leg kick that misses.
Serizawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serizawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Mladenov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mladenov misses with an elbow over the top.
Mladenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mladenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mladenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mladenov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serizawa. Mladenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mladenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Serizawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mladenov.
Mladenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mladenov.
Mladenov is breathing heavily.
Serizawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mladenov throws out the jab.
Mladenov misses with a head kick.
Serizawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mladenov manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blagoi Mladenov dominated that round.
That's time! Mladenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Serizawa wants to clinch.
Mladenov throws a wild body kick that Serizawa sees coming a mile off.
Mladenov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mladenov misses with an uppercut. Serizawa saw that one coming.
Serizawa avoids the body shot from Mladenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mladenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serizawa wants to clinch.
Mladenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serizawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mladenov.
Blagoi Mladenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov throws a sloppy head kick and Serizawa moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mladenov. Serizawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mladenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mladenov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Serizawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mladenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mladenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mladenov staying out of range there.
Mladenov throws the kick towards the body but Serizawa avoids it.
Mladenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serizawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serizawa.
Mladenov throws a sloppy head kick and Serizawa moves out of range easily.
Mladenov throws a series of punches but Serizawa moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serizawa slips a straight right by Mladenov.
Serizawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mladenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serizawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Mladenov circles away.
Serizawa misses the jab.
Mladenov misses with a few strikes there.
Serizawa drives through and clinches with Mladenov against the cage.
Mladenov is pressed up against the cage. Serizawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mladenov down to the mat. Mladenov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov throws a wild body kick that Serizawa sees coming a mile off.
Serizawa moves into the clinch.
Serizawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serizawa 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.
Serizawa wants to stand up but Mladenov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serizawa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Blagoi Mladenov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mladenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serizawa checks a leg kick.
Mladenov misses with a low kick.
Serizawa blocks a head kick by Mladenov.
Serizawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mladenov.
Mladenov throws out a loose jab but Serizawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mladenov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serizawa is out of range.
Mladenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Serizawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mladenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
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!
Serizawa misses with a looping left.
Serizawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mladenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serizawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mladenov throws a lazy right hand but Serizawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mladenov misses with a head kick.
Mladenov throws a head kick but Serizawa moves out of range.
Mladenov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serizawa checks a leg kick.
Mladenov throws a nice looking combination but Serizawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mladenov tries to bum rush Serizawa with a series of wild strikes but Serizawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mladenov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serizawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serizawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serizawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mladenov throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mladenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mladenov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Serizawa wants to clinch up but Mladenov keeps it at a distance.
Mladenov scores with a jab to the body.
Serizawa darts in and clinches Mladenov up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mladenov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Serizawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mladenov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mladenov is trying to stall.
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mladenov throws an overhand right that lands on Serizawa's shoulder, as Serizawa tries to avoid the shot.
Mladenov throws a series of punches but Serizawa moves out of range.
Serizawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serizawa tries to clinch but Mladenov is having none of it.
Serizawa is looking to clinch but Mladenov is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Mladenov misses.
Serizawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serizawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serizawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mladenov rather than just go for the knockout.
Serizawa wants to clinch.
Mladenov throws a body kick that misses.
Mladenov throws a head kick but Serizawa moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov throws a leg kick but Serizawa checks it.
Serizawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serizawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serizawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Serizawa is looking to stand up but Mladenov isn't so interested in that idea.
Tamao Serizawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mladenov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Serizawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mladenov has managed to get both his arms back between Serizawa's legs - danger averted.
Blagoi Mladenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serizawa working for a triangle but Mladenov defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tamao Serizawa.
I think Mladenov 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blagoi Mladenov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renat Boldyrev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renat Boldyrev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renat Boldyrev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boldyrev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boldyrev jumps guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boldyrev is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Boldyrev can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boldyrev is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnett moves into full mount! Boldyrev won't be happy about that!
Barnett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett controlling from mount.
Barnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnett wants to take his opponent's back but Boldyrev doesn't allow it.
Boldyrev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boldyrev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barnett tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Barnett controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boldyrev regains half guard.
Boldyrev trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
Barnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boldyrev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Barnett wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boldyrev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barnett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boldyrev pulls his head out easily.
Boldyrev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett is trying to stand up here but Boldyrev is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boldyrev is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boldyrev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boldyrev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boldyrev wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boldyrev is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Barnett dominated that round.
That's time! Boldyrev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boldyrev darts in trying to clinch
and Barnett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boldyrev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnett stops a takedown attempt from Boldyrev.
Barnett misses with the head strike.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boldyrev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barnett can't get the takedown.
Boldyrev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boldyrev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boldyrev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renat Boldyrev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Barnett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boldyrev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boldyrev still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boldyrev has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Boldyrev is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Boldyrev is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldyrev tries to stand but Barnett is controlling his head.
Boldyrev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boldyrev is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boldyrev looks up at the clock and then as Barnett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boldyrev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boldyrev is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett is trying to improve his position.
Mark Barnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boldyrev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boldyrev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boldyrev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barnett avoids the body shot from Boldyrev.
Barnett wants to land a leg kick but Boldyrev is out of range.
Boldyrev closes the distance and clinches up with Barnett, looking for a takedown. Boldyrev pushes Barnett against the cage but Barnett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boldyrev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett looking to score a takedown here. Boldyrev is defending well but Barnett drives through and ends up in Boldyrev's guard.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Boldyrev is keeping the position.
Barnett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boldyrev keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mark Barnett has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Boldyrev shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnett sprawls well. He's pushed Boldyrev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnett closes the distance and pushes Boldyrev back into the cage.
Barnett wants to break free but Boldyrev has control.
Boldyrev jumps into guard, dragging Barnett to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boldyrev is on top in guard.
Barnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boldyrev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Boldyrev is proving a slippery customer.
Barnett wants to stand but Boldyrev is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Barnett was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barnett throws a right and a left that Boldyrev avoids nicely.
Barnett takes a swing at Boldyrev's ribcage but misses.
Boldyrev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldyrev shoots in but Barnett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renat Boldyrev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boldyrev fails to land with a series of punches.
Boldyrev tries to clinch up but Barnett circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boldyrev avoids it really well and circles away.
Boldyrev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boldyrev shoots in but Barnett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boldyrev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnett pinned against the cage. Barnett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boldyrev.
Boldyrev throws a leg kick but Barnett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnett looks to land a combination but Boldyrev avoids it well.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boldyrev is trying to control Barnett's posture but Barnett avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnett decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Renat Boldyrev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Barnett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boldyrev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnett checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Barnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Barnett!
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Undercard bout
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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 to the cage accompanied by The Rasmus - In the Shadows. Daniel Carneiro had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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32
221 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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212 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raphael Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carneiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Davis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Davis works over Carneiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Davis pushing down on Carneiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Carneiro gets full guard.
Carneiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carneiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Davis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Davis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carneiro's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis stands up and waves to Carneiro to follow him.
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into Carneiro's guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Davis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davis wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Carneiro pulls Davis in close to his closed guard and prevents Davis from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Raphael Davis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Carneiro.
Davis shoots in and bounces Carneiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carneiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carneiro wants to control but Davis passes easily into half guard.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carneiro is positioning himself well to prevent Davis advancing to mount.
Carneiro is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carneiro avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Davis wants to stand but Carneiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carneiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davis!
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis looks winded!
Carneiro stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carneiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Carneiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Davis 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.
Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carneiro's guard.
Carneiro trying to control the position.
Carneiro is trying to hold Davis in close to prevent damage but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carneiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Carneiro is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Carneiro keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Carneiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage.
Carneiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carneiro tries to sprawl but Davis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davis stands up out of the half guard.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carneiro's guard.
Carneiro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carneiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Carneiro.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Carneiro.
Carneiro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carneiro swinging wildly here.
Davis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carneiro!
Davis wants to stand but Carneiro has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davis off and has taken his back!
Carneiro gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Davis looks to clinch
and Carneiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Carneiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Raphael Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carneiro throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Davis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Carneiro wants to control but Davis postures up.
Carneiro sneaks back into half guard.
Carneiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carneiro 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carneiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raphael Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carneiro moves into the clinch.
Davis tries to circle away but Carneiro has him pinned against the cage.
Davis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carneiro slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Davis.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Carneiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like Carneiro is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control here.
Carneiro gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Davis feints and as Carneiro raises his hands in defense, Davis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis works over Carneiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Carneiro keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Carneiro.
Carneiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davis!
Davis tries to hold on but Carneiro pushes him away.
Carneiro tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Carneiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carneiro is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carneiro controlling his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's 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.
Carneiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Daniel Carneiro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Carneiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carneiro wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
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.
Carneiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
Davis is pressing down on Carneiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carneiro is holding on for now.
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carneiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Carneiro is working away.
Carneiro wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carneiro.
Carneiro is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Davis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Carneiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carneiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carneiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davis controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Davis trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raphael Davis.
A low kick from Davis misses
and Carneiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carneiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carneiro gets back to half guard.
Carneiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carneiro gets back to full guard.
Carneiro trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carneiro is on top in guard.
Davis trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raphael Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Raphael Davis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Carneiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carneiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Carneiro circles away.
Davis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carneiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Carneiro wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carneiro stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Carneiro wants to stand but Davis is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Carneiro had his way with Raphael Davis in that round.
That's time! Carneiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carneiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carneiro is being controlled here.
Carneiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Davis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Davis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carneiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis looking to control but Carneiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carneiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Davis looking to control but Carneiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carneiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carneiro is looking to escape.
Carneiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carneiro wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Carneiro wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Carneiro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davis wants to clinch up but Carneiro keeps it at a distance.
Carneiro connects with a leg kick. Davis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab lands there for Carneiro.
Carneiro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carneiro duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Carneiro.
Daniel Carneiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carneiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carneiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Davis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carneiro to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Carneiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carneiro throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Carneiro is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to move to mount but Carneiro blocks the move with his legs.
Davis working away.
Carneiro is trying to improve his position.
Davis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Davis trying to control the action but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Carneiro struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Carneiro.
I think Carneiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Carneiro!
A pretty intense looking Daniel Carneiro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Carl Alexander Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Coleman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Carl Alexander Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coleman's guard.
Burns passes Coleman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coleman sees it coming and defends easily.
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coleman gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burns drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Burns as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Coleman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Burns! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eugene Carl Alexander Burns!
Eugene Carl Alexander Burns retains his middleweight title!
Eugene Carl Alexander Burns decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes into the arena with Kevin Rudolf - In the City blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coleman pinned against the cage. Coleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richards sprawls well. Richards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Richards looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
Richards gets a clinch.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coleman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Coleman regains guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Richards stands up and waves to Coleman to follow him.
Richards misses with a kick to the body.
Reggie Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Coleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Richards or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman which made him look bad.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richards is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Richards circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coleman!
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Coleman tries to escape but Richards is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Richards throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Coleman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Richards has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Coleman is not content to let Richards control the position.
Richards stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
Richards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Richards stops Coleman from getting back to his feet.
Coleman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Richards not doing much here.
Coleman tries to kick Richards off but Richards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Richards just wasn't active enough.
Richards rushes Coleman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richards jumps guard and drags Coleman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Richards wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Richards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Richards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Coleman misses with a double jab
and Richards counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Coleman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Coleman misses with a double jab
and Richards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Richards wants a takedown.
Richards throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Richards lands a takedown into guard.
Coleman wants to stand but Richards is controlling the position.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Richards just wasn't active enough.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richards dives in for a single leg takedown but Coleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Richards pulls Coleman into guard.
Coleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Richards is having none of it.
Our spies down at at Pacific MMA inform us that Coleman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Richards is stalling in the full guard.
Richards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Richards trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ben Richards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Richards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Richards creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coleman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Richards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but Richards is dominant here and he's now got Coleman's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Richards throwing damaging strikes from the back! Coleman could be in trouble here!
Coleman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Richards's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards working for a choke but Coleman is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman holding both Richards 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Richards dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Richards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richards.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richards is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Richards circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Richards as Coleman shoots in.
Ben Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Coleman.
Coleman throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coleman won't be happy with that.
Richards taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Coleman is defending well.
Richards stands up and beckons Coleman to his feet.
A combination from Coleman does no damage.
Richards shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richards was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Richards trying to control the position but Coleman is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards cracks Coleman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Richards wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy.
Richards tries for a kimura but Coleman is defending well.
Richards working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards has an Americana. Coleman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Richards is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Richards hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ben Richards!
Ben Richards very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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