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Highland Games 81 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artur Galecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Lehder Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Galecki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Galecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Lehder Rivas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehder Rivas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lehder Rivas clinches up against the cage.
Lehder Rivas lands a nice uppercut.
Lehder Rivas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galecki is defending well for now.
Galecki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galecki lands an uppercut.
Lehder Rivas looking to throw knees to the head but Galecki is blocking nicely.
Galecki wants to break free but Lehder Rivas has control.
Lehder Rivas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galecki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lehder Rivas misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
Come on Galecki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lehder Rivas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehder Rivas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lehder Rivas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehder Rivas pushes Galecki up against the cage in a clinch.
Galecki controlling the action here for a moment.
Lehder Rivas missing with knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas has a couple of punches blocked by Galecki.
Lehder Rivas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Galecki's face.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehder Rivas lands with a right to the head.
Lehder Rivas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Galecki looking to slow down the pace here.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
Lehder Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galecki breaks the clinch.
Galecki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galecki lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galecki moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Galecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lehder Rivas gets a clinch.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
Lehder Rivas avoids a wild elbow strike from Galecki.
Lehder Rivas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galecki is looking to break free of the clinch but Lehder Rivas has double underhooks.
Lehder Rivas landing knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas looking to throw knees to the head but Galecki is blocking nicely.
Galecki throws an elbow that misses.
Galecki looking to slow down the pace here.
Galecki tries to throw a body punch but Lehder Rivas avoids it by throwing Galecki back against the cage.
Galecki taking a breather.
Lehder Rivas missing with knees to the body.
Galecki takes a shot to the head.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a knee to the head but Galecki blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lehder Rivas tries a body shot but Galecki blocks it.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehder Rivas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehder Rivas obliges.
Lehder Rivas misses with a punch on the inside.
Galecki pushes Lehder Rivas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehder Rivas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehder Rivas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
Lehder Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lehder Rivas is keeping busy.
Galecki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Galecki avoiding damage as Lehder Rivas throws knees to the body.
Galecki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas looking to throw knees to the head but Galecki is blocking nicely.
Lehder Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Galecki avoids the damage to the body.
Lehder Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Galecki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehder Rivas looks winded!
Galecki tries to circle away but Lehder Rivas has him pinned against the cage.
Lehder Rivas blocks an elbow strike from Galecki.
A head punch on the inside from Lehder Rivas fails to land.
Lehder Rivas has a couple of punches blocked by Galecki.
Galecki trying to stall but Lehder Rivas improves his position.
Galecki blocks an uppercut.
Lehder Rivas tries a knee to the head but Galecki blocks it.
Lehder Rivas landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehder Rivas misses with a knee strike.
Galecki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Galecki.
Galecki trying to control the position but instead, Lehder Rivas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galecki into the cage.
Lehder Rivas trying to land knees to the body.
Galecki is working for takedown but Lehder Rivas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galecki lands an elbow just above Lehder Rivas 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lehder Rivas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lehder Rivas swings wildly with an uppercut but Galecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galecki manages to break the clinch.
Lehder Rivas moves into the clinch.
Lehder Rivas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehder Rivas misses with a punch to the body.
Galecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Lehder Rivas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carlos Lehder Rivas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Galecki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Galecki misses with a body punch.
Lehder Rivas misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
Galecki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lehder Rivas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lehder Rivas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Galecki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Galecki.
Galecki can't find room to land a body shot as Lehder Rivas controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lehder Rivas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galecki looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Lehder Rivas.
Galecki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lehder Rivas smiles and moves away.
Galecki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lehder Rivas clinches.
Galecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galecki misses with a series of wild punches.
Galecki rushes Lehder Rivas and presses him up against the cage.
Lehder Rivas lands a left hand.
Lehder Rivas misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Galecki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galecki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galecki is trying to maintain a safe position but Lehder Rivas gets an underhook and turns Galecki into the cage.
Galecki stalling the fight.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehder Rivas misses with some punches.
Lehder Rivas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Lehder Rivas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Lehder Rivas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lehder Rivas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Galecki blocks an uppercut.
Galecki is trying to stall.
Lehder Rivas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lehder Rivas connects with a knee to the head.
Galecki stalling in the clinch but Lehder Rivas improves position.
Lehder Rivas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galecki managing to block the knees to the body from Lehder Rivas.
Galecki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galecki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehder Rivas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas dodges an elbow strike from Galecki.
Galecki scores with a shoulder strike.
Lehder Rivas crunches a lovely knee into Galecki's ribcage.
Galecki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lehder Rivas avoids it.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lehder Rivas is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki manages to break the clinch.
Lehder Rivas pushes Galecki up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehder Rivas misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lehder Rivas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galecki wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Galecki.
Galecki is trying to break the clinch but Lehder Rivas is controlling him.
Galecki blocks an uppercut.
Lehder Rivas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Galecki wants to stall.
Galecki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehder Rivas backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lehder Rivas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Galecki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Galecki moves into the clinch.
Lehder Rivas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lehder Rivas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehder Rivas.
Galecki breaks from the clinch.
Galecki lands a high kick!
Galecki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galecki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehder Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Galecki avoids the damage to the body.
Lehder Rivas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Galecki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lehder Rivas throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehder Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Galecki avoids the damage to the body.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galecki breaks the clinch.
Lehder Rivas throws a jab but it's blocked by Galecki.
As Lehder Rivas looks to move away, Galecki throws a big counter combo bu Lehder Rivas just gets out of the way.
Galecki closes the distance and clinches.
Galecki trying to land knees to the body.
Galecki lands a damaging elbow.
Galecki is trying to push Lehder Rivas away but Lehder Rivas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lehder Rivas misses with a knee strike.
Galecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehder Rivas checks the leg kick.
Galecki moves into the clinch.
Galecki misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a knee to the head but Galecki blocks with his arms.
Lehder Rivas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehder Rivas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galecki wants to stall.
Galecki is looking to break free of the clinch but Lehder Rivas has double underhooks.
Galecki misses with a punch to the body.
Galecki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galecki blocking some punches.
Lehder Rivas swings wildly with an uppercut but Galecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galecki misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas lands a hook that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
Galecki trying to control the position but instead, Lehder Rivas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galecki into the cage.
Lehder Rivas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galecki tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galeckis head.
Lehder Rivas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galecki breaks the clinch.
Galecki has Lehder Rivas up against the cage in a clinch.
Galecki working hard to break the clinch.
Galecki avoiding damage as Lehder Rivas throws knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas misses with some punches.
Galecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galecki managing to block the knees to the body from Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Galecki avoids the damage to the body.
Lehder Rivas lands with a right to the head.
Galecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Lehder Rivas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Galecki working Lehder Rivas over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Lehder Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galecki tries to work over Lehder Rivas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galecki tries to stall but Lehder Rivas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lehder Rivas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Galecki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galecki trying to control the position but instead, Lehder Rivas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galecki into the cage.
Artur Galecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehder Rivas is trying to maintain a safe position but Galecki gets an underhook and turns Lehder Rivas into the cage.
Galecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehder Rivas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carlos Lehder Rivas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galecki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Galecki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lehder Rivas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Lehder Rivas!
Carlos Lehder Rivas 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claudius Calaeabius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Nimmaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juha Nimmaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudius Calaeabius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Nimmaki!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaeabius 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaeabius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calaeabius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calaeabius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calaeabius throws a big elbow that misses.
Calaeabius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calaeabius is looking to work some ground and pound but Nimmaki has wrist control.
Calaeabius throws an elbow that misses. Nimmaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaeabius's guard. Nice move by Nimmaki!
Calaeabius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimmaki tries to stand but Calaeabius is controlling from the bottom.
Calaeabius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nimmaki is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaeabius really is a fat lump.
Nimmaki stands up from Calaeabius's guard - Nimmaki perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Nimmaki.
Calaeabius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Calaeabius with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaeabius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calaeabius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calaeabius throws a strike but Nimmaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nimmaki won't allow Calaeabius to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Calaeabius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nimmaki is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Calaeabius instigates a clinch.
Calaeabius has hold of one of Nimmaki's legs. Nimmaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Calaeabius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calaeabius throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calaeabius is controlling him.
Nimmaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calaeabius throws an elbow that misses. Nimmaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaeabius's guard. Nice move by Nimmaki!
Calaeabius wants to stand but Nimmaki is controlling the position.
Nimmaki wants to stand and escape but instead Calaeabius has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calaeabius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudius Calaeabius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calaeabius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Calaeabius looks to land a strike but Nimmaki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Calaeabius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Claudius Calaeabius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nimmaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calaeabius.
Calaeabius throws a strike but Nimmaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nimmaki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calaeabius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Calaeabius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaeabius working over Nimmaki with some ground and pound. Nimmaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Calaeabius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nimmaki to regain full guard.
Nimmaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calaeabius manages to get himself to full guard.
Calaeabius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calaeabius tries to get out of the position.
Calaeabius wants to get back to his feet but Nimmaki passes into half guard.
Nimmaki wants to stand but Calaeabius has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Calaeabius is trying to escape back to his feet but Nimmaki uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nimmaki is controlling him well.
Nimmaki tries to stand but Calaeabius is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius tries to escape but Nimmaki is in control.
Calaeabius bucks up and tries to throw Nimmaki off but instead Nimmaki has got his back!
Calaeabius is trying to get back to his feet but Nimmaki has full control of the position and if anything, Calaeabius has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nimmaki is trying to stand.
Calaeabius trying to get back to his feet but Nimmaki is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juha Nimmaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Calaeabius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Calaeabius 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.
Calaeabius throws an elbow that misses. Nimmaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaeabius's guard. Nice move by Nimmaki!
Calaeabius wants to stand but Nimmaki is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimmaki stands up from Calaeabius's guard - Nimmaki perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaeabius is trying to trip Nimmaki. He has hold of a leg but Nimmaki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Calaeabius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Calaeabius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calaeabius throws an elbow that misses. Nimmaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaeabius's guard. Nice move by Nimmaki!
Nimmaki stops Calaeabius from standing up.
Nimmaki wanted to stand there but Calaeabius had control of the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Calaeabius wants to get back to his feet but Nimmaki passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Calaeabius.
Calaeabius is trying to stand back up but Nimmaki is controlling him
Nimmaki wants to stand up but Calaeabius manages to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki prevents Calaeabius from getting back to his feet.
Calaeabius trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calaeabius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calaeabius is trying to trip Nimmaki. He has hold of a leg but Nimmaki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Calaeabius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaeabius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calaeabius is in close to Nimmaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calaeabius throws a strike but Nimmaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Calaeabius wants to stand and escape but Nimmaki is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki is looking to stand up but Calaeabius won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calaeabius wants to stand up but Nimmaki is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudius Calaeabius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calaeabius 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudius Calaeabius!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Claudius Calaeabius waved his t-shirt featuring Farm of Muscle's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ney Schincariol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Dzwignia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ney Schincariol looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ney Schincariol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Janek Dzwignia!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzwignia shoots for a double leg takedown but Schincariol sprawls well. He's pushed Dzwignia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schincariol looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dzwignia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dzwignia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Schincariol 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.
Schincariol is not content to let Dzwignia control the position.
Dzwignia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dzwignia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dzwignia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzwignia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schincariol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schincariol stops Dzwignia from passing to mount.
Schincariol sneaks back into half guard.
Dzwignia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dzwignia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dzwignia stalling.
Dzwignia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schincariol wants to get back to his feet.
Dzwignia wants to work for an arm triangle but Schincariol is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dzwignia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schincariol defending well though.
Dzwignia wants to pass to mount but Schincariol is defending the position.
Dzwignia is working for a submission of some sort.
Dzwignia controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzwignia wants to pass to mount but Schincariol is defending the position.
Dzwignia wants to take a breather but Schincariol is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dzwignia works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dzwignia wants to control but Schincariol is keeping him busy.
Schincariol tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dzwignia easily slips into full mount!
Dzwignia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dzwignia throws some wild stikes that Schincariol manages to avoid easily.
Dzwignia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dzwignia has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Schincariol is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janek Dzwignia!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Dew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinaglabanan's entrance music is DiRTY RADiO - Waiting So Long (Beat by: Sam Gellaitry). A fine choice. John Pinaglabanan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Pinaglabanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Dew!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinaglabanan pushes Dew up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinaglabanan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body punch.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Dew.
Pinaglabanan is pressed up against the cage. Dew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pinaglabanan down to the mat. Pinaglabanan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Stuart Dew has been cut.
Dew tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pinaglabanan lands a glancing blow to the side of Dew's head.
Dew is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Pinaglabanan engages and cracks Dew with a massive lead left hook - Dew tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Pinaglabanan is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Smithing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithing's entrance music is Shooting Stars. A fine choice. The key to victory for John Smithing has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smithing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Green!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithing leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smithing counters with a nice uppercut.
Green is looking to clinch but Smithing is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smithing misses the target.
A big right from Green misses.
Green darts in looking for a takedown but Smithing gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage.
John Smithing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Green.
Smithing defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Smithing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smithing wants it to stay on the feet.
Green just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmithing.
We've been told by Smithing's head coaches at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Green looks winded!
Green looks for a takedown but Smithing sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green misses with a straight right.
Smithing throws a quick counter head kick but Green was just out of range.
Green tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smithing counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Smithing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green tries for a takedown but Smithing circles away easily
letting Smithing counter with a right hand.
Smithing goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smithing lands a right hook to the body.
Smithing lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smithing moves into the clinch.
Smithing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smithing stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smithing avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithing misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green wants to clinch.
Peter Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smithing as he jumps to the side.
Smithing scores with a head kick. Green tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Smithing counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smithing stuffs the takedown.
Smithing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smithing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Smithing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green tries for a takedown but Smithing manages to get underhooks.
Green prevents Smithing from breaking the clinch.
Smithing wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smithing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smithing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smithing scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
Smithing throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smithing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smithing is looking to counter with a body kick.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smithing defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looks to clinch
and Smithing counters with a two punch combo.
Smithing is working the combinations to good effect here.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smithing throws a counter high kick but Green was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smithing looking to score a takedown here. Green is defending well but Smithing drives through and ends up in Green's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smithing advances position into side control!
Smithing working the ground and pound.
Smithing lands a decent elbow from side control.
Green is not content to let Smithing control the position.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Smithing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Green knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smithing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smithing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smithing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smithing dominated that round.
That's time! Smithing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smithing throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smithing as he jumps to the side.
Smithing swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smithing defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green has his takedown stuffed
and Smithing counters with a stiff right hand.
John Smithing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Green.
Green is breathing heavily.
Smithing plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Green tries to clinch up but Smithing circles away and keeps his distance.
Smithing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to clinch up but Smithing keeps it at a distance.
As Green looks to move away, Smithing throws a big counter combo bu Green just gets out of the way.
Smithing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smithing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Smithing throws a quick counter head kick but Green was just out of range.
Smithing shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Smithing.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smithing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Smithing eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
Smithing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Green wants to improve his position but Smithing is controlling well.
Smithing is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Smithing is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green moves into full guard.
Smithing pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smithing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smithing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smithing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smithing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smithing has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Smithing drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Smithing off! Smithing jumps back into Green's guard.
John Smithing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithing wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Smithing won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Smithing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smithing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smithing passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smithing seems to be looking for submissions.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smithing dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Green misses with an uppercut.
Smithing seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smithing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Smithing connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Smithing circles away.
Smithing half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Green tries for a takedown but Smithing circles away easily
and Smithing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smithing defends it nicely.
Smithing quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green misses with a double jab
and Smithing counters with a stiff right hand.
John Smithing is winning the standup battle so far.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to clinch
and Smithing counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Green shoots and misses
and Smithing counters with a stiff right hand.
John Smithing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Green.
Smithing moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Smithing sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smithing thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smithing throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Green's head.
Smithing throws a series of strikes that have Green backpedaling.
Green misses with a double jab
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithing scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smithing is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green blocks a head kick by Smithing.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green scores with a takedown into Smithing's guard.
Smithing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Smithing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smithing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smithing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Smithing's legs - danger averted.
Smithing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green drops an elbow to the side of Smithing's head.
Smithing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smithing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green working Smithing over with strikes.
Smithing actively working from the bottom here.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smithing!
Green lands a big shot there that rocks Smithing but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
John Smithing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smithing in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Green has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smithing's face.
Smithing tries to hold on but Green postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smithing is in all sorts of trouble here.
Green postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smithing looks a forlorn figure.
Green scoring with strikes but Smithing is staying in there.
Smithing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Green cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smithing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smithing tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Green looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smithing can't escape the position.
Green lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Peter Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smithing is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Green landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Green.
I think Smithing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smithing!
Our winner, John Smithing, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mairbek Krylov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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27
220 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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27
209 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Matt Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mairbek Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Couture misses with a hook to the body
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krylov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Couture's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Krylov's head but Krylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture throws a combination that misses
and Krylov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krylov's coach down at Perkele! Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krylov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krylov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Couture misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov takes one on the button.
Couture walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krylov catches Couture with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Couture dodges the punch combination from Krylov.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Krylov misses.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Couture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Couture.
Couture tries to move into range but Krylov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mairbek Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Couture moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krylov throws a hook but Couture avoids it easily.
Krylov misses the jab.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couture throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krylov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Krylov misses the shot to the body.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krylov.
Couture swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krylov misses with a wild body shot.
Couture jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Couture throws a quick counter kick to the body but Krylov avoids it.
Couture avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Couture feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Couture throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krylov lands a body shot.
Krylov dips to his left and cracks Couture with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture ducks right into an uppercut from Krylov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mairbek Krylov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov lands a right hook to the body.
Mairbek Krylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krylov with a jab.
Couture lands the left hand.
Couture staying out of range there.
Krylov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krylov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a push kick but Krylov slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Couture.
Krylov lands a body shot.
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!
A big right from Krylov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov slips a jab from Couture.
Couture takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Krylov lands an overhand right.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couture slips under a jab.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture is looking to counter punch.
Couture throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Good exchange - Krylov coming out on top.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
Couture avoids the body shot from Krylov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture tries to move into range but Krylov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krylov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture lands a really nice looking cross but Krylov seems unphased.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Couture.
Couture gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Couture avoids the body shot from Krylov.
An attempted straight right counter from Couture misses the target.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov thuds his right hand into Couture's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Krylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Krylov misses the jab.
Krylov misses with a shot to the body
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Couture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krylov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Couture.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Krylov.
Krylov jabs at Couture's body.
Krylov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mairbek Krylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Couture misses with a head kick.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Krylov swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov thuds a left hand into Couture's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Couture avoids it with no problem.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Krylov connects with a body shot.
Couture misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Krylov scores with a hook.
Couture throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov cracks Couture with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krylov lands with a good body shot.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Couture scores with the left hand. Krylov knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Krylov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Couture momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Krylov throws a shot to the body.
Couture defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
Couture moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Couture with a hook.
Krylov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Couture on the side of the head.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Couture misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Couture, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krylov connects with a crisp jab.
Krylov misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krylov.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Krylov lunges at Couture with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Couture's hand.
Krylov misses the shot to the body.
Couture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a combination
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Krylov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matt Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krylov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Couture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krylov cracks a nice hook into Couture's ribs.
Couture looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Krylov misses with a hook.
Krylov misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
Couture is looking to counter punch.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krylov cracks a nice hook into Couture's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mairbek Krylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krylov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mairbek Krylov!
Our winner, Mairbek Krylov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Lycka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rama Udo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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156 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, JJ Lycka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Udo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt
and Udo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Udo scores with a punch to the head.
Udo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lycka has time to react.
Udo with a hook.
Udo thuds a left hand into Lycka's body.
Udo thumps Lycka with a low kick.
Udo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Udo lands a glancing blow to the side of Lycka's head.
Lycka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Udo circles away.
Udo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lycka on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lycka shoots for a double leg takedown but Udo sprawls well. He's pushed Lycka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Lycka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lycka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Udo sprawls well. Udo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lycka gets slowly back to his feet.
Udo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lycka misses with a takedown
and Udo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lycka is breathing heavily.
Lycka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
JJ Lycka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lycka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Udo. Udo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Udo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Udo works Lycka's body with a nice hook.
Lycka misses with a takedown
enabling Udo to counter with a crisp jab.
Udo scoring well with a low kick there.
Udo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Udo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Udo dips to his left and cracks Lycka with an uppercut!
Lycka drops his hands momentarily and Udo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lycka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Udo counters with a series of strikes. Lycka will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lycka has his takedown stuffed
and Udo counters with a straight right hand.
Lycka is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Udo, right into the meat.
Udo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Udo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lycka walks into a left hand.
Oh Lycka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Udo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Udo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lycka seems to have got his legs back now.
A cross from Udo lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lycka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Udo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Udo feints and then cracks Lycka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lycka down.
Udo dips to his left and cracks Lycka with an uppercut!
Udo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Udo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Udo.
Udo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Udo wants it to stay on the feet.
Udo lands a glancing blow to the side of Lycka's head.
Udo drops Lycka with a huge uppercut! Lycka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Udo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Udo!
After winning the bout, Rama Udo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailele Lealofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askren's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, wave after wave mr probs. Lealofi has chosen Mata Mata Me as his entrance music. Benny Askren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sailele Lealofi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lealofi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren is looking to counter punch.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lealofi wants to counter with a clinch but Askren pushes him away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lealofi.
Askren drives through and clinches with Lealofi against the cage.
Askren is pressed up against the cage. Lealofi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Askren down to the mat. Askren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Askren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lealofi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benny Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailele Lealofi.
Lealofi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Askren is fending him off so far but Lealofi persists. Nope, Askren circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Askren.
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Askren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sailele Lealofi has been cut.
Askren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren pushes off an throws an elbow but Lealofi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Askren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lealofi jumps guard but Askren stands there with Lealofi around his waist. Lealofi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lealofi fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lealofi looking for a takedown.
Lealofi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Askren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Askren - that landed with a thud.
Lealofi looks winded!
Askren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lealofi.
Askren lands an elbow that stopped Lealofi in his tracks for a moment.
Askren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Askren.
Askren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lealofi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Askren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Askren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lealofi or not.
Lealofi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Askren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lealofi can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
Nice body punch from Askren.
Askren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Askren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lealofi is rocked!
That has opened up Sailele Lealofi's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lealofi is pressed against the cage. Askren pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Lealofi! Two more big strikes from Askren and Lealofi crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Benny Askren!
Benny Askren made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would like to thank The owner of this org for making so fun to fight here ..'.
In defeat, Sailele Lealofi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thresh Whiteman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiyono Fuji (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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thresh Whiteman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chiyono Fuji!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuji jabs Whiteman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whiteman misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiteman doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuji circles away.
Whiteman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whiteman is looking to clinch but Fuji is avoiding it.
Whiteman throws an off balance right hand
and Fuji counters with a straight right hand.
Whiteman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuji connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whiteman scrambles back to his feet.
Fuji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuji misses the shot to the body.
Whiteman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuji scores with a body shot.
Whiteman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Fuji.
It looks like Thresh Whiteman has been cut.
Whiteman has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whiteman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fuji has a couple of punches blocked by Whiteman.
Whiteman lands an elbow inside that Fuji shrugs off.
It looks like Chiyono Fuji has been cut.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whiteman lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whiteman.
Fuji digs a right hand underneath Whiteman's ribcage. Whiteman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fuji lands an uppercut.
Fuji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Whiteman is keeping busy.
Fuji tries to work over Whiteman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it misses.
Whiteman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fuji avoids it.
Fuji throws a head punch that misses.
Fuji throws an elbow that misses.
Fuji avoids the elbow strike from Whiteman, against the cage.
Whiteman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fuji presses Whiteman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuji managing to block the knees to the body from Whiteman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuji throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Whiteman.
That has opened up Chiyono Fuji's cut even more.
Fuji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whiteman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiteman lands a damaging elbow.
Whiteman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuji misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fuji as the two fighters clinch.
Fuji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whiteman has him pressed against the cage.
Whiteman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Chiyono Fuji's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Whiteman trying to stall but Fuji improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiteman.
Whiteman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fuji misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whiteman.
Fuji looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fuji throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whiteman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fuji's defenses.
Chiyono Fuji's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Whiteman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fuji swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiteman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chiyono Fuji's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thresh Whiteman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helm has chosen Spazzin - Gary Podunk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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214 lbs
15 - 4 - 1 |
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215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Theodorou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Helm!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Theodorou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Helm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Theodorou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Helm is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Theodorou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Theodorou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Theodorou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Theodorou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Helm's head.
Helm wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Theodorou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Helm tries to kick Theodorou off but Theodorou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theodorou is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Helm.
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Theodorou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Helm to the mat! Helm manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theodorou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theodorou is looking to work some ground and pound but Helm has wrist control.
Theodorou throwing strikes from guard but Helm blocks nicely.
Theodorou postures up in Helm's guard and throws a big left but Helm blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helm wants to get back to his feet but Theodorou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Theodorou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theodorou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Helm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Helm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Helm.
Helm misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Theodorou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Helm works over Theodorou's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Theodorou's hands.
Nice body punch from Helm.
Helm misses with a hook. Theodorou ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Helm lands.
Theodorou has a takedown stuffed.
Helm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou fails with the takedown.
Helm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown but Helm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodorou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Theodorou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theodorou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Helm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theodorou. Helm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helm scores with a hook to the body. Theodorou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Theodorou scores with a takedown into Helm's guard.
Theodorou 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.
Helm is looking to stand up but Theodorou isn't so interested in that idea.
Theodorou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helm keeping moving, preventing Theodorou from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Theodorou throwing strikes but missing.
Theodorou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Theodorou is pushing down on Helm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helm is fighting to maintain full guard but Theodorou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Theodorou.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Theodorou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Theodorou stops Helm from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Helm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Theodorou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Helm's waist but Helm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Theodorou off to one side.
Theodorou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Helm misses with a series of wild punches.
Helm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Theodorou counters with a single leg into guard. Helm didn't expect that.
Helm wants to stand and escape but Theodorou is having none of it.
Theodorou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jake Theodorou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou is standing up over Helm. Helm looks to escape but Theodorou dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Helm down.
Helm pushes Theodorou away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Theodorou gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Helm is looking to reverse the position.
Helm takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Theodorou throwing strikes but Helm manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Theodorou tries to buck Helm off but Helm is having none of it.
Theodorou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helm's best efforts.
Theodorou wants to improve his position but Helm is controlling well.
Theodorou gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou 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.
Theodorou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Theodorou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Helm felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Theodorou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Theodorou thows a huge punch but Helm dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Theodorou.
Theodorou throwing shots but Helm is blocking nicely.
Theodorou wants to pass to mount but Helm is defending the position.
Theodorou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Theodorou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Theodorou throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Helm to regain full guard.
Theodorou throws a big right hand that misses.
Theodorou won't allow Helm to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Helm connects with the punch.
Helm looks to land a left hand but Theodorou moved out of range nicely.
Theodorou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helm.
Theodorou throwing a counter right hand but Helm manages to avoid it.
Helm with a nice cross.
Helm throws a right hand that Theodorou ducks under and follows up with a left that Theodorou also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodorou staying out of range there.
Theodorou looks to score with a jab to the body but Helm is just out of range.
James Helm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helm scores with a nice right hand.
Theodorou has his takedown stuffed
and Helm counters with a nice body shot.
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 Jake Theodorou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
That's time! Theodorou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Theodorou dodges the punch combination from Helm.
James Helm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Theodorou walks into a stiff left hand from Helm.
Theodorou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Theodorou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helm looks to score with a jab to the body but Theodorou is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Helm. No joy for Theodorou on that attempt.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Theodorou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Theodorou is trying to ground and pound but Helm uses the momentary lack of control by Theodorou to regain half guard.
Theodorou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Theodorou lands a nice short elbow.
Theodorou is looking to take a break and control but Helm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Theodorou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Theodorou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Theodorou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Theodorou trying to control from half guard but Helm is working away.
Helm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Theodorou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helm wants to improve his position but Theodorou is controlling well.
Theodorou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Helm defending well though.
Helm is not content to let Theodorou control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Helm lands a jab to Theodorou's midsection.
Helm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Theodorou misses with a body shot.
Helm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helm misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Helm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Helm misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helm stuffs the takedown attempt from Theodorou. Theodorou gets slowly back to his feet.
Helm looks to land a right hand but Theodorou moved out of range.
Theodorou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helm throws out a counter right but Theodorou avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Helm.
Theodorou misses with a takedown
and Helm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Theodorou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Theodorou is defended easily by Helm.
Theodorou misses with a lunging right hand
and Helm counters with a two punch combo.
Theodorou throws a jab but it's blocked by Helm.
Helm lands with a good body shot.
Helm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theodorou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helm moves away.
Theodorou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helm throws a lazy right hand but Theodorou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theodorou avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Helm tries to get set, Theodorou tries to push him back and clinch up but Helm manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice jab there from Helm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helm misses with a wild body shot.
Helm throws an overhand right that lands on Theodorou's shoulder, as Theodorou tries to avoid the shot.
Theodorou looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Helm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Theodorou.
Theodorou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Theodorou trying to control from Helm's half guard. Helm has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Theodorou throwing strikes from guard but Helm blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Helm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Helm 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Helm!
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FIGHT
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