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BAN FightNight 5 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rham Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Laurence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota comes to the cage accompanied by Won't Let You Down - Chamillionaire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rham Kota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clayton Laurence!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laurence feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kota's calf.
Laurence closes the distance and pushes Kota back into the cage.
Kota drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laurence gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kota being controlled against the cage.
Laurence lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kota takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laurence throws a leg kick which misses Kota's front leg but catches the back leg as Kota tries to avoid it.
Clayton Laurence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurence with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laurence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kota somewhat.
Kota tries to keep at a distance but Laurence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laurence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laurence dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kota. That did some damage!
Kota shoots and misses
and Laurence counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kota's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rham Kota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kota changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laurence tries to avoid it but Kota manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laurence to the ground. Laurence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kota is breathing heavily.
Kota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laurence.
Laurence connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurence fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laurence. That's going to slow Kota down.
Laurence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laurence throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kota shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laurence has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
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!
Laurence lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Laurence.
Kota tries to keep at a distance but Laurence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laurence has Kota pressed against the cage.
Kota drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laurence pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurence lands a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laurence, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laurence.
Laurence clinches.
Laurence jumps into guard, dragging Kota to the mat.
Laurence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laurence lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Laurence tries to free his leg and advance position but Kota is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurence showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laurence trying to control but Kota is working from the bottom.
Laurence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Laurence dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laurence turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kota shoots for a double leg takedown but Laurence sprawls well. He's pushed Kota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laurence gets underhooks to prevent Kota's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Laurence gets underhooks to prevent Kota's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rham Kota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kota is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laurence gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurence manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laurence prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota wants a takedown.
Kota goes for a takedown attempt but Laurence pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laurence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kota at a distance.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Laurence. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kota doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Laurence counter with a right hand.
Laurence tries for a takedown but Kota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laurence fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laurence pushes Kota up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laurence takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laurence breaks the clinch.
Laurence dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kota. That did some damage!
Laurence scores with a leg kick.
Laurence lands a leg kick that knocks Kota off balance momentarily.
Kota misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kota crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laurence - the referee stops the clock and Kota gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laurence. Kota manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laurence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kota has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laurence is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laurence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laurence. Laurence obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurence closes the distance and pushes Kota back into the cage.
Kota changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laurence fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laurence scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Laurence.
Laurence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laurence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Laurence finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Laurence lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurence is looking to slow Kota down with leg kicks.
Laurence closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Laurence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laurence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laurence.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laurence.
Laurence misses with a kick to the body.
Laurence throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laurence throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laurence lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kota backs up against the cage.
Laurence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laurence turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Laurence 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. And we move into the final round!
Kota takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laurence feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kota's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laurence.
Laurence throws a sloppy head kick and Kota moves out of range easily.
Laurence scores with a kick to the midsection.
Laurence feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kota's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kota with that takedown attempt.
Laurence throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laurence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laurence.
Laurence throws a series of punches but Kota avoids them all with ease.
Kota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laurence. Laurence obviously looking to wear him down.
Laurence thumps Kota with a low kick.
Kota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laurence.
It looks like Rham Kota has been cut.
Laurence fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kota.
Laurence fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clayton Laurence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurence throws the kick towards the body but Kota avoids it.
Kota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laurence.
Laurence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laurence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laurence thows a body kick. Kota tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laurence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kota. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laurence.
Laurence is looking to slow Kota down with leg kicks.
Kota tries for a takedown but Laurence circles away easily
and Laurence counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rham Kota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurence goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laurence pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kota back to the cage. Laurence follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Laurence dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kota. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Laurence.
Laurence swinging wildly here.
Laurence misses with a wild combination.
Laurence throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kota's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Laurence dives in looking to finish as Kota flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Laurence's strikes! Laurence is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kota's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kota was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clayton Laurence!
Clayton Laurence 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Longhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julle Koso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julle Koso will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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245 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Longhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julle Koso!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longhold tries a head kick but it misses.
Koso blocks a head kick by Longhold.
Koso throws a hook but Longhold blocks it.
Longhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longhold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koso as he avoids it easily.
Koso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Steve Longhold has been cut.
Koso misses with a double jab.
Koso connects with a nice looking jab.
Longhold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Koso. Those never looked like landing.
Longhold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koso.
Longhold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koso but Koso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Longhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso cracks Longhold with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Longhold looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Koso finish him?
Longhold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koso throws the left hand but Longhold avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhold looks for a takedown but Koso sprawls well.
Longhold throws a right and a left that Koso avoids nicely.
Longhold shoots for a double leg takedown but Koso sprawls well. He's pushed Longhold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koso throws a right hand that Longhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Longhold also avoids with ease.
Longhold throws a big shot that misses.
Longhold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Longhold there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koso drops Longhold with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Longhold looks back up at him and smiles so Koso waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Longhold is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longhold just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Longhold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koso connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Longhold out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julle Koso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Coors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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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
31 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Coors!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coors takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coors shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Agasi pinned against the cage. Agasi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coors misses with a takedown attempt
and Agasi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Agasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Coors. Coors gets slowly back to his feet.
Armand Agasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Coors.
Coors shoots in but no luck this time.
Coors slips a jab from Agasi.
Agasi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Agasi lunges at Coors with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coors's hand.
Coors shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agasi but Agasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coors fails with the takedown
and Agasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coors moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors misses with a few strikes there.
Agasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Coors counters with a two punch combo.
Agasi misses with a right hand
and Coors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agasi misses with a left hand
and Coors makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Agasi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agasi misses with a looping right.
Agasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coors takes a swing at Agasi's ribcage but misses.
Coors slips under a jab from Agasi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agasi throws a big shot that misses.
Coors shoots in but no luck this time.
Agasi misses with a right hand
and Coors counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Agasi!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coors wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agasi keeps working.
Agasi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coors off and has taken his back!
Agasi doesn't have the hooks in and Coors manages to turn into his guard.
Agasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coors working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Agasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi stalling.
Agasi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Agasi is trying to control. Coors wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Agasi throwing shots but Coors is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agasi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coors is trying to get back to full guard.
Coors taking some punishment here, with Agasi in his half guard.
Coors blocking the ground and pound attempt from Agasi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coors regains full guard. Nicely done.
Agasi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coors looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Agasi is defending well. Coors quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Agasi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Coors celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milo Coors!
After the big win, Milo Coors made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Nicholls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Nicholls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholls keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicholls looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicholls ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicholls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Nicholls lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicholls misses with a body kick.
Sackett fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicholls misses with a hook.
Nicholls throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Nicholls tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicholls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett throws a head kick but Nicholls moves out of range.
Nicholls throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Nicholls closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nicholls tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicholls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholls throws a big shot that misses.
Nicholls misses with an uppercut.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett slips a straight right by Nicholls.
Nicholls misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicholls, right into the meat.
Nicholls scores with a spinning back kick!
Nicholls looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Dean Nicholls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nicholls looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett throws a one two combo.
Nicholls thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicholls lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Nicholls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Nicholls gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nicholls throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Nicholls 's knee.
Sackett connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Nicholls tumbling to the canvas! Sackett pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Nicholls was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Logan Sackett!
A very excited looking Logan Sackett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Dean Nicholls had this to say: 'I can do better than that, if he fights me again he won't win!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baldomir Zsofka Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's entrance music is Gimme Shelter. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka Jr misses with a leg kick
and Michaels counters with a low kick, right behind Zsofka Jr 's knee.
Zsofka Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsofka Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsofka Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zsofka Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Michaels needs to keep his hands up - Zsofka Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zsofka Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsofka Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michaels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zsofka Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michaels throws a poor cross that misses
and Zsofka Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zsofka Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Michaels's guard.
Zsofka Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr postures up.
Zsofka Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zsofka Jr.
Michaels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Michaels holds on and takes a little breather.
Zsofka Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Zsofka Jr from controlling successfully.
Zsofka Jr looking to pass the guard.
Zsofka Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Michaels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zsofka Jr throws the kick towards the body but Michaels avoids it.
Zsofka Jr throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.
Zsofka Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Michaels rather than just go for the knockout.
Zsofka Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsofka Jr moves away.
Zsofka Jr cracks a nice hook into Michaels's ribs.
Zsofka Jr throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zsofka Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zsofka Jr. That one must have hurt.
Zsofka Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Michaels misses.
Zsofka Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Michaels.
Michaels lunges at Zsofka Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zsofka Jr's hand.
Michaels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crunch! Zsofka Jr slams his shin into Michaels's torso.
Michaels thuds his right hand into Zsofka Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zsofka Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Zsofka Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Zsofka Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zsofka Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michaels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zsofka Jr working his ground and pound in the gym.
Zsofka Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Michaels is striking but Zsofka Jr is not phased and passes to half guard.
Zsofka Jr trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels is controlling Zsofka Jr's trapped leg to prevent Zsofka Jr from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zsofka Jr cracks Michaels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka Jr.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsofka Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsofka Jr connects with a body shot.
Zsofka Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Michaels digs a good hook to Zsofka Jr's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka Jr misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsofka Jr. That's going to slow Michaels down.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Zsofka Jr checks it.
Zsofka Jr looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zsofka Jr checks a leg kick.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Zsofka Jr throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Michaels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zsofka Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Michaels's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsofka Jr with the ground and pound but Michaels regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Zsofka Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michaels wants to control the action here but instead Zsofka Jr manages to pass to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zsofka Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Michaels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zsofka Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Zsofka Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zsofka Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zsofka Jr trying to control but Michaels is having none of it.
Zsofka Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Michaels is working to get back to half guard.
A big strike lands for Zsofka Jr! That's really hurt Michaels and he's turned his back - Zsofka Jr keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Zsofka Jr jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
A relieved looking Baldomir Zsofka Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Grupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grupe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Buckwild Remix) . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kake Nyrkki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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178 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norbert Grupe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nyrkki misses with a body shot
and Grupe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nyrkki is defended easily by Grupe.
Nyrkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyrkki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nyrkki swings for the body but Grupe moves out of range.
Nyrkki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grupe avoids it really well and circles away.
Norbert Grupe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kake Nyrkki.
Nyrkki misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyrkki misses with a body shot.
Nyrkki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nyrkki looks to throw the jab but Grupe is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nyrkki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nyrkki - that will leave a mark!
Nyrkki clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki manages to break the clinch.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grupe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grupe keeps the fight on the outside.
Grupe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Grupe. Those never looked like landing.
Grupe dives in and grabs Nyrkki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nyrkki pushes down on Grupe's head and hops out.
Nyrkki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grupe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki dodges the punch combination from Grupe.
Nyrkki connects with a right hand. Grupe shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyrkki shoots in for a double leg but Grupe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grupe digs a good hook to Nyrkki's body.
Nyrkki lands a jab to Grupe's midsection.
Nyrkki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grupe rather than just go for the knockout.
Nyrkki wants to clinch up but Grupe keeps it at a distance.
Nyrkki with a hook.
Nyrkki throws a series of punches but Grupe avoids them all with ease.
Nyrkki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nyrkki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grupe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nyrkki throws a jab when Grupe was well out of range.
Nyrkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grupe checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki misses with a body shot
enabling Grupe to counter with a crisp jab.
Nyrkki swings for the body but Grupe moves out of range.
Grupe blocks a leg kick.
Nyrkki misses with a wild body shot.
Grupe moves out of range as Nyrkki strikes.
Nyrkki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nyrkki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up but Grupe circles away and keeps his distance.
Grupe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nyrkki fails with the takedown.
Nyrkki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nyrkki wants it to stay on the feet.
Nyrkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nyrkki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nyrkki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Nyrkki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyrkki swings for the body but Grupe moves out of range.
Grupe blocks a low kick nicely.
Nyrkki throws a jab when Grupe was well out of range.
Nyrkki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grupe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nyrkki somewhat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grupe trying to control the position but instead, Nyrkki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grupe into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kake Nyrkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nyrkki with a nice cross.
Nyrkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grupe swats away the attempt to clinch by Nyrkki.
Grupe scores with a body shot.
Grupe swats away the attempt to clinch by Nyrkki.
Grupe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyrkki clobbers Grupe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nyrkki throws a head kick but Grupe moves out of range.
Nyrkki throws a chopping leg kick but Grupe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grupe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyrkki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries a low kick but Grupe avoids it.
Nyrkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nyrkki throws a combination that misses
and Grupe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nyrkki misses with a looping right.
Nyrkki cracks Grupe with an open hand slap.
Nyrkki rushes Grupe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grupe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyrkki shoots in but Grupe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nyrkki is looking to chop away at Grupe's legs.
Grupe gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grupe throws an elbow but misses.
I was talking to Grupe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nyrkki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nyrkki blocks the elbow strike.
Grupe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyrkki prevents a body shot from Grupe.
Grupe throws an elbow that misses.
Grupe lands a knee to the body.
Nyrkki is breathing heavily.
Grupe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nyrkki.
Grupe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nyrkki's head backwards.
Grupe misses with a wild body shot.
Nyrkki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nyrkki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Nyrkki got wobbled bad by a big combination! Grupe presses forward with punches and knees until Nyrkki stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Nyrkki closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norbert Grupe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rostam Samani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Michieletto (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rostam Samani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Michieletto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samani drops his hands momentarily and Michieletto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Samani tries to score with a low kick but Michieletto moves his leg out of the way.
Michieletto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samani.
Michieletto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michieletto throws a body shot but no joy.
Michieletto scores with a push kick.
Michieletto throws a shot to the body.
Michieletto misses with a head kick.
Michieletto digs a good body shot into Samani's ribs.
A cross from Samani lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samani misses with a hook.
Michieletto with a hook.
Davide Michieletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto thuds his shin into the meat of Samani's side.
Samani wants to clinch up but Michieletto keeps it at a distance.
Michieletto looks to score with a jab to the body but Samani is just out of range.
Samani dodges the punch combination from Michieletto.
Samani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samani takes a swing at Michieletto's ribcage but misses.
Samani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michieletto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michieletto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Michieletto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Samani tries to clinch but Michieletto is having none of it.
Michieletto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michieletto misses the shot to the body.
Samani misses with a low kick as Michieletto jumps back.
Michieletto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michieletto, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michieletto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Samani avoids the body shot from Michieletto.
Michieletto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samani rather than just go for the knockout.
Samani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Samani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Michieletto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michieletto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michieletto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Michieletto's sensitive parts.
Samani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michieletto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Samani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michieletto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michieletto lands a nice shot to the body.
Michieletto tries a low kick but Samani avoids it.
Nice jab there from Michieletto.
Michieletto throws a head kick but Samani moves out of range.
Michieletto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Michieletto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michieletto's corner calls for a 1-2. Michieletto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michieletto blocks a low kick nicely.
Samani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Samani.
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!
Michieletto scores with a punch to the head.
Michieletto throws a lazy right hand but Samani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samani shoots in and drives through. Michieletto sprawls well.
Michieletto throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Samani. Those never looked like landing.
Michieletto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Samani if he has to take too many more of those.
Michieletto misses with a hook. Samani ducked under it nicely.
Michieletto fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michieletto, as that shot connected.
Samani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Michieletto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Samani fails with a takedown attempt.
Samani slips under a jab.
Michieletto fails with a takedown attempt.
Michieletto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Michieletto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michieletto lands with a hook. Samani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Davide Michieletto has been cut.
Michieletto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michieletto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto ducks under a wild hook from Samani.
Samani throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Samani - just one landing.
Michieletto lands a head kick!
Michieletto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Samani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michieletto.
Michieletto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samani's waist but Samani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michieletto off to one side.
Samani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michieletto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samani circles away quickly and effectively.
Michieletto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samani misses the jab.
A cross from Michieletto lands.
Nice body punch from Michieletto.
Michieletto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samani takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Samani slips under a jab.
Samani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rostam Samani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davide Michieletto.
Michieletto fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Michieletto does no damage.
Michieletto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samani circles away quickly and effectively.
Samani throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto missing with a left hand there. Samani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michieletto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samani.
Michieletto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michieletto wants it to stay on the feet.
Michieletto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Michieletto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samani.
Davide Michieletto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Samani.
Michieletto misses the shot to the body.
Michieletto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michieletto scores with a nice head shot.
Michieletto lands with a slapping head kick.
Michieletto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Samani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michieletto as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Michieletto.
Samani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Samani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Michieletto - the referee stops the clock and Samani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Michieletto. Samani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michieletto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samani lands a nice hook to Michieletto's body. Michieletto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Samani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michieletto.
Samani ducks right into an uppercut from Michieletto.
Samani avoids the head kick by Michieletto.
Samani scoring well with a low kick there.
Samani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michieletto can pounce on him.
Michieletto misses with a double jab
and Samani counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michieletto won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Michieletto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davide Michieletto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Michieletto throws a push kick but Samani slaps the foot to one side.
Michieletto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Samani checks a leg kick.
Michieletto looks to land a left hand but Samani moved out of range nicely.
Samani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michieletto misses with an uppercut. Samani saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Michieletto misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samani dodges the punch combination from Michieletto.
Michieletto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samani pinned against the cage. Samani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michieletto moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani slips a straight right by Michieletto.
A jab from Samani misses.
Michieletto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michieletto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samani.
Michieletto cracks Samani with an open hand slap.
Samani thumps Michieletto with a low kick.
Samani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Michieletto throws a sloppy head kick and Samani moves out of range easily.
Samani avoids the head kick by Michieletto.
Michieletto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Michieletto walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samani lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michieletto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samani shoots for a takedown but Michieletto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samani misses with a looping right.
Samani throws a leg kick but Michieletto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick by Michieletto misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Samani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Samani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Samani is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Samani prevents Michieletto from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani lands strikes from half guard.
Rostam Samani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samani throwing shots but Michieletto is blocking nicely.
Samani is thwarting Michieletto's attempts to control the position.
Samani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Michieletto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samani.
Michieletto is trying to get back to full guard.
Michieletto is refusing to be controlled, as Samani sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Michieletto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Samani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Michieletto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samani's guard.
Samani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michieletto sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Samani doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Michieletto paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Samani - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rostam Samani!
Rostam Samani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic comes into the arena with Russian National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Rasputin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Symphony of Destruction. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
28 - 31 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasputin misses with a low kick.
Demikovic looking to score a takedown here. Rasputin is defending well but Demikovic drives through and ends up in Rasputin's guard.
Demikovic looking to pass the guard.
Rasputin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rasputin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demikovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasputin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.
Demikovic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic advances to half guard.
Demikovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Demikovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasputin defending well though.
Rasputin tries to get to full guard but Demikovic has control of the leg.
Demikovic is looking to take a break and control but Rasputin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Demikovic throws the left hand but Rasputin avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Demikovic is nestled in close to Rasputin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rasputin trying to hold on to Demikovic's head to control him but Demikovic postures up.
Demikovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rasputin is just riding it out for now. Demikovic eventually gives up the hold.
Rasputin keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is looking for a kimura but Rasputin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demikovic to get the leverage.
Demikovic is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Rasputin manages to get to full guard.
Demikovic wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Rasputin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Demikovic looking to sit in guard and control but Rasputin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin looking to pass the guard.
Rasputin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rasputin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demikovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasputin is aware though and is defending well.
Rasputin working some strikes from top position.
Demikovic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Demikovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasputin throwing strikes from guard but Demikovic blocks nicely.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Demikovic keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Demikovic dominated that round.
That's time! Demikovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Demikovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasputin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demikovic somewhat.
Rasputin throws a lazy uppercut
and Demikovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rasputin's guard.
Demikovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Demikovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demikovic wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demikovic lands with a good body shot.
Demikovic wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demikovic looks for a takedown but Rasputin sprawls well.
Rasputin misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Rasputin as Demikovic shoots in.
Rasputin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demikovic lands with a straight right. Rasputin didn't see that one coming.
Demikovic throws a lazy head kick
and Rasputin counters with a nice uppercut.
Demikovic is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
Demikovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a lunging right hand
and Demikovic moves into the clinch.
A short right from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demikovics head.
Demikovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Demikovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasputin can do to turn this around?
Demikovic can't get the takedown.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Demikovic controls the action.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demikovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rasputin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demikovic jumps guard but Rasputin stands there with Demikovic around his waist. Demikovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Demikovic controls the action.
Rasputin gets underhooks to prevent Demikovic's takedown attempt.
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demikovic throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Demikovic takes a swing at Rasputin's ribcage but misses.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the body
and Demikovic counters with a body kick that stops Rasputin in his tracks momentarily.
Demikovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasputin throws a right hand that Demikovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Demikovic also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demikovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rasputin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demikovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasputin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Rasputin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Demikovic misses with the body kick
and Rasputin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Demikovic has a takedown stuffed.
Rasputin throws a leg kick but Demikovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Demikovic misses with a double jab.
Demikovic tries to clinch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Nicolai Demikovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Demikovic with that takedown attempt.
Demikovic shoots in but Rasputin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Demikovic's head backwards.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
Rasputin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rasputin as he avoids it easily.
Demikovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rasputin.
Demikovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rasputin prevents it.
Rasputin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolai Demikovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demikovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rasputin defends well and Demikovic ends up having to push Rasputin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Demikovic tries to circle away but Rasputin has him pinned against the cage.
Rasputin cracks Demikovic with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasputin is working Demikovic over against the cage.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demikovic backwards.
Rasputin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Demikovic as Rasputin tries to tie him up.
Demikovic tries to pull guard but Rasputin won't allow it.
Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demikovics head.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demikovic has a takedown stuffed.
Rasputin throws a right and a left that Demikovic avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Rasputin as Demikovic shoots in.
Demikovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rasputin checks a leg kick.
Demikovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Demikovic misses with the body kick
and Rasputin counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Demikovic sprawling to the canvas! Demikovic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?!
Demikovic is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin misses the shot to the body.
Demikovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demikovic throws a chopping leg kick but Rasputin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grigori Rasputin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demikovic slips a jab from Rasputin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Rasputin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rasputin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Rasputin!
In his post fight interview, Grigori Rasputin gave a big smile as he said 'Очень хороший бой, и я счастлив, что выиграл его.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kwebek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Eshton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Kwebek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Eshton!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eshton shoots in for a double leg but Kwebek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eshton is defended easily by Kwebek.
John Kwebek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eshton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwebek's waist but Kwebek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eshton off to one side.
John Kwebek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Eshton.
Kwebek clinches.
Eshton takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tom Eshton has been cut.
Kwebek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eshton goes for a takedown attempt but Kwebek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kwebek closes the distance and clinches.
Kwebek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Tom Eshton's cut even more.
Kwebek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Tom Eshton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Eshton takes an elbow to the temple.
Eshton is rocked!
Eshton looks winded!
Eshton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kwebek after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Eshton is pressed against the cage. Kwebek pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Eshton! Two more big strikes from Kwebek and Eshton crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Kwebek!
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